March Goals

monthly goals
Published

March 1, 2026

March Goals

  1. Get the biomarker manuscript over to WDFW for review before 31 March 2026 ICB submission.

  2. Begin mussel experiment for Chapter 3 & 4.

  3. Complete DNA methylation data processing and begin exploratory analysis.

Strategies for Success

Goal 1

  1. Finish polished visualizations, tables, and captions for the biomarker manuscript.
  2. Prepare a folder of polished supplementary materials, i.e., index maps, transformed data tables, and cleaned up R scripts.
  3. Send manuscript to complete committee for feedback.

Goal 2

  1. Put together a detailed experimental plan including timeline, materials needed, and data collection methods with 1-3 options for setup.
  2. Complete the Lab Risk Assessment form from EH&S to discuss with Steven to get approval for the experiment.
  3. Connect with Jon W and Sam W to work through physical space, setups, and ordering materials.

Goal 3

  1. Re-familiarize myself with where I left off in late 2025 and backup the large files.
  2. Move through the initial Bismark pipeline (which I believe I finished) into optimizing alignment parameters and using that outcome for subsequent steps.
  3. Quantify methylation levels and visualize using IGV or JBrowse.
  4. Get feedback on initial results from Steven and/or other lab members before moving into downstream analyses.