Today marks Djoser Genomics’ 1st Birthday.

What began as a simple experiment, a way to learn bioinformatics and resist procrastination, has now grown into something I never planned. One year ago, I thought I would use this to study a little, then move on and maybe forget about it. Instead, I’m here, climbing step by step, on a path I never expected to climb.

Reflections on Year One

Founding & Persistence

The greatest and unexpected milestone was simply starting, and more importantly, continuing. Djoser Genomics has endured a full year, and that alone is worth celebrating.

Crossing Uncharted Waters

This year, I published my first reanalysis preprint on bioRxiv. Though not peer-reviewed (yet!) or published in a journal, to me it represents proof that I could step into unknown territory and create something I never thought I would do. It expanded my view of what is possible.

Experiments & Small Victories

I also did a variant calling project, a small one but I learned a lot. I managed to explore a new domain, learn about it and share my process and findings on my blog.

The Bulk RNAseq Tutorial Codex

Then comes my proudest achievement, Djoser’s Bulk RNAseq Tutorial Codex. A set of tutorials that walks from raw data to differential expression analysis and functional enrichment.

It was more than a technical tutorial. I wove it together with ancient Egyptian figures, kings, architects, and viziers, so each stage had a symbolic character and a theme. It drew some criticism, but I chose to keep it for now, because it represents what I want Djoser Genomics to be. Perhaps one day I’ll revisit and refine it, but the core spirit will remain the same.

In the end, I want Djoser Genomics to be about fusing science, story, knowledge, and culture.

Looking Forward: Year Two

For Year Two, the next step for Djoser Genomics is clear: active collaboration and real-world experience.

• Real World Exposure: I want to join labs or research teams to gain hands-on bioinformatics experience and contribute directly to ongoing work.
• More Projects & Tutorials: I want to continue to learn and reanalyze public data, sharing findings, and building guides that can benefit others.
• Workshops & Community: Quite a longshot but maybe by the end of Year Two, I hope I’d get the chance to host a workshop or session, introducing researchers and doctors to bioinformatics and showing what this field can unlock.

Wrapping up

One year marks the first step. Ahead lie many more. Djoser Genomics walks onward.