Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing PrerequisitesNew
Mon 10 Sep - Tue 11 Sep 2012
Description
The aim of this course is to provide hands-on experience in analysing NGS data, including:
- Knowledge of the various sequencing technologies, data formats and analysis workflows commonly used in "'NGS'" analysis workflows
- Hands-on experience with common analytical workflows for ChIP-seq, RNASeq data and De Novo Genome Assemblies using computer exercises.
- An overview of available tools and discuss their limitations.
Further information is available.
Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by email.
Target audience
- All University members (this includes Colleges and departments)
- External participants (where spaces are available)
- Further details regarding Graduate School of Life Sciences' eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
Basic experience of command line UNIX, graduate level in Life Sciences
Sufficient UNIX experience might be obtained from one of the many UNIX tutorials available online.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 2
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 10 Sep 2012 09:30 - 17:30 | 09:30 - 17:30 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | M.A. Kostadima, Remco Loos, Matthias Haimel |
| 2 | Tue 11 Sep 2012 09:30 - 17:30 | 09:30 - 17:30 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | M.A. Kostadima, Remco Loos, Matthias Haimel |
Aims
To provide an introduction to New Generation Sequencing, associated software and some of its applications.
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Duration
2
Frequency
A number of times per year
Booking / availability