Topics
Command line and HPC
Use the UNIX/Linux command line on a high-performance computing cluster.
NGS data and quality control
Understand common file formats and assess sequencing data quality.
DNA variant calling
Follow the essential steps in a DNA variant calling workflow.
RNA sequencing
Explore bulk RNA-seq and differential gene expression.
Twice a year
Spring and autumn
Venue
Online in Spring, Uppsala in Autumn
About 30 seats
Registration is required
Taught in English
Lectures and hands-on exercises
Audience
- Audience: PhD students, postdocs and researchers in life sciences, healthcare and related fields
- Background: Basic molecular biology and genetics; no prior bioinformatics experience needed
- Eligibility: Swedish applicants are prioritized; international applicants are welcome
Registration and fees
- Announcements: Published on SciLifeLab Training a few months in advance
- Online: Free for academia; industry participants pay a fee
- On-site: Fees apply to all and include lunch, coffee breaks and a course dinner
- Logistics: Arrange your own travel and accommodation; bring a laptop
- Billing: An institutional reference is required; NBIS cannot invoice individuals
Instances
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