Bioinformatics: Ensembl Developers Workshop Prerequisites
Wed 21 Mar - Fri 23 Mar 2012
Description
This workshop is aimed at researchers and developers interested in exploring Ensembl beyond the website. The workshop covers the core, compara, variation and functional genomics (regulation) databases and APIs. Each database schema and API design will be presented in association with practical sessions in which the participants will write their own Perl scripts. 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
- A good grasp of programming concepts
- Experience in coding in PERL
- Familiarity with basic Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Familiarity with the Ensembl would be advantageous
Sessions
Number of sessions: 3
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 21 Mar 2012 09:30 - 17:00 | 09:30 - 17:00 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Kieron Taylor, Will McLaren, Matthieu Muffato , Nathan Johnsonn, Stephen Fitzgerald |
| 2 | Thu 22 Mar 2012 09:30 - 17:00 | 09:30 - 17:00 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Kieron Taylor, Will McLaren, Matthieu Muffato , Nathan Johnsonn, Stephen Fitzgerald |
| 3 | Fri 23 Mar 2012 09:30 - 17:00 | 09:30 - 17:00 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Kieron Taylor, Will McLaren, Matthieu Muffato , Nathan Johnsonn, Stephen Fitzgerald |
Topics covered (session 1)
- a.m.: Core Database & API
- p.m.: Variation Database & API
Topics covered (session 2)
- a.m.: Functional Genomics (regulation) Database & API
- p.m.: Variation Database & API
Topics covered (session 3)
- Compara Database & API
Aims
- To enable those with some experience in both Molecular Biology and Programming to use the Ensembl APIs competently
Format
Presentations and practicals
Duration
3
Frequency
A number of times per year
Booking / availability