Upcoming Training

Bioinformatics
Intermediate Big Data and Bioinformatics Workshop
28 September - 02 October 2026
02 Oct 2026
UFS-NGS, University of Free-State
Free
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
ABOUT
The Intermediate Big Data and Bioinformatics workshop is a week-long workshop that aims to provide participants with intermediate-level knowledge and practical skills in analysing shotgun metagenomic sequencing data using commonly used bioinformatics tools and workflows.
The workshop will focus on how to:
Perform quality control and preprocessing of shotgun metagenomic sequencing data
Conduct taxonomic profiling and characterise microbial community composition.
To perform phylogenetic and evolutionary analysis of selected pathogens.
Interpret and visualise metagenomic analysis results using reproducible bioinformatics workflows.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are now open!
Application link: https://redcap.link/6wjuiad9
Applications close: 15 August 2026 at 17h00
Successful applicants will be informed by 30 August 2026
Please note: all travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the participant.
THANK YOU TO OUR HOSTS & ORGANISERS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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