Workshop details

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7-Day Workshop on Genome Analysis

About the Workshop


This workshop introduces participants to the key concepts and computational methods in genome analysis, including sequence assembly, annotation, comparative genomics, and data interpretation.

Who Can Join


Students, researchers, and professionals interested in genomics and bioinformatics.

Prerequisites


Basic molecular biology and genetics knowledge. Familiarity with Linux command line is helpful but not mandatory.

Day 1: Introduction to Genomics and Data Types
  • Overview of genomics and genome projects
  • Types of sequencing data (short reads, long reads)
  • Quality control of raw data
Day 2: Genome Assembly
  • Principles of genome assembly (de novo and reference-based)
  • Assembly algorithms and software (SPAdes, Canu)
Day 3: Genome Annotation Basics
  • Structural annotation: gene prediction tools (Augustus, Prokka)
  • Functional annotation: assigning gene functions using BLAST, InterProScan
Day 4: Comparative Genomics
  • Genome alignment and synteny analysis
  • Tools: Mauve, MUMmer
Day 5: Variant Detection and Analysis
  • SNPs, indels, and structural variations
  • Variant calling pipelines (GATK, FreeBayes)
Day 6: Genome Visualization and Data Integration
  • Genome browsers (IGV, JBrowse)
  • Visualizing annotations and variants
Day 7: Project Presentation and Future Directions
  • Participants present mini-projects
  • Discussion on advanced topics (pan-genomics, epigenomics)
  • Guidance on tools and resources for further learning