Bioinformatics: Using the Ensembl Genome Browser BeginnersPrerequisites
Tue 27 Nov 2012
Description
The Ensembl project provides a comprehensive and integrated source of annotation of, mainly vertebrate, genome sequences. This one-day workshop offers a comprehensive practical introduction to the use of the Ensembl genome browser as well as essential background information. 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)
- The workshop is primarily targeted at wetlab researchers
- Further details regarding Graduate School of Life Sciences' eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
- Basic computing skills
- Graduate level in Life Sciences
Sessions
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue 27 Nov 2012 09:30 - 17:30 | 09:30 - 17:30 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Giulietta Spudich, Denise Carvalho-Silva, Emily Perry |
Topics covered (session 1)
- Introduction to Ensembl: origin, goals and organization of the Ensembl project
- Worked example: guided tour of the most important pages of the Ensembl website
- Data mining with BioMart: retrieving datasets using the data mining tool BioMart
- Evaluating genes and transcripts: how are Ensembl gene and transcripts predictions made?
Aims
To enable participants to browse the Ensembl Databases with confidence
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
Notes
- None of our current courses require you to bring your own computer, however, if you want to bring a laptop and have it online we can arrange access via the University Lapwing wireless service
- Participants are encouraged to bring problems/questions about their research to try to tackle these during the workshop using Ensembl
Duration
1
Frequency
A number of times per year
Booking / availability