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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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