Warning! This email originated from outside of PSB. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. -------------------------------------- We are thrilled to announce that registration for our first wave of 2025 courses is now open! Among them is our exciting new course, Genome Assembly and Annotation. Find the details for this course and others below – simply click on the course dates for more information. We’re also working on more highly requested courses, including hands-on lab-based sessions, so stay tuned! In the meantime, check out some photos from our recent lab course: [lab_photos.png] PREREQUISITE COURSES If you're new to bioinformatics or need to brush up on the basics, we recommend starting with these foundational courses in R and Linux. These skills are essential for many of our advanced courses and for everyday bioinformatics work. * R for Biologists (Online): 20-22 Nov 2024 (Few places left!)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/r-for-biologists-3/> 15-17 Jan 2025<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/r-for-biologists-2025/> Learn the essentials of working with data in R, from basic syntax to creating complex graphs with ggplot2. * Introduction to Linux for Genomics (Online): 29-30 Jan 2025<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-linux-for-genomics-3/> 3-4 Mar 2025<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-linux-for-genomics-4/> Master the Linux command line, a crucial tool for handling bioinformatics data, with hands-on guidance in navigating files, writing shell scripts, and managing processes. CODING COURSES For those looking to broaden their programming skills, we offer an Introduction to Python course, perfect for tackling bioinformatics tasks with this powerful, flexible language. * Introduction to Python for Biologists (In person): 20-24 Jan 2025<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-python-for-biologists-2/> Gain hands-on experience with Python, learning how to manipulate text, handle files, write functions, and solve common bioinformatics challenges. LAB COURSES Our lab courses provide a rare opportunity to get practical, in-person experience with cutting-edge technology and techniques. * DNA Library Preparation for Short Read Sequencing 6 Feb 2025 (In person)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/dna-library-preparation-for-short-read-sequencing-lab-course/> Learn about every step of the DNA library prep process, and take a guided tour of the Edinburgh Genomics lab. TRANSCRIPTOMICS COURSES Explore cutting-edge technologies in RNA sequencing with our in-depth analysis workshops, designed for researchers who want to delve into transcriptomics. * RNA-Seq Data Analysis 17-20 Feb 2025 (In person)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/rna-seq-data-analysis-3/> From experimental design to biological interpretation, this course covers the full scope of RNA-Seq data analysis. * Single Cell RNA-Seq Data Analysis 24-26 Feb 2025 (In person)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/single-cell-rna-seq-data-analysis/> Learn how to tackle the added complexity of single cell RNA-Seq data, with strategies to gain deeper insights into gene expression at the single-cell level. BIOINFORMATICS COURSES Our bioinformatics courses cover a wide range of skills, with more new offerings being added all the time. * Genome Assembly and Annotation 10-12 Feb 2025 (Online)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/genome-assembly-and-annotation/> A brand-new course! Learn how to assemble genomes using long read sequencing data and perform comprehensive genome annotation. * Variant Analysis 17-20 Mar 2025 (Online)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/variant-analysis-2/> Understand how to analyze genomic variants, including quality control, variant discovery, annotation, and interpretation. * Introduction to Long Read Bioinformatics 28 Apr-1 May 2025 (Online)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/introduction-to-long-read-bioinformatics-3/> Explore the world of long read sequencing, with hands-on sessions on data preprocessing, genome assembly, and structural variant detection. * Metabarcoding and Metagenomics 6-9 May 2025 (Online)<https://genomics.ed.ac.uk/event/metabarcoding-and-metagenomics/> Learn how to analyze metagenomic data and create annotated metagenomes using both short and long read sequencing data. Don’t miss your chance to join these expert-led courses! We look forward to helping you take your skills to the next level. 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