Analysing Microbial Genomic Data - Short Course

Program Overview

This 5-day, hands-on course equips microbiologists with the skills to analyze microbial genomic data. Through seminars, discussions, and guided training led by world-renowned researchers, participants gain proficiency in handling genome data, assembling and annotating genomes, and conducting phylogenetics analysis. The program caters to individuals seeking to advance their knowledge and capabilities in microbial genomics.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content:
• Genome data formats, retrieving sequence data from repositories, and QC
• Genome assemblies and annotation
• Mapping and SNP calling
• Pangenome analysis
• Phylogenetics
• Interpreting your data
• Course Structure:
• 5-day, hands-on course
• Mixture of seminars, discussion fora, and guided training
• Course Schedule:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Seminars
• Discussion fora
• Guided training
• Faculty:
• World leading researchers
• Unique Approaches:
• Focus on providing microbiologists with the ability to perform high-level analysis of microbial genomic data sets, regardless of background knowledge or ability.

Other:

• Target Audience:
• Anyone with an interest in analysing microbial genomic data
• PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, research fellows, early-career PIs, and clinical and public health microbiologists
• Prerequisites:
• No prior knowledge of bioinformatics is required, though participants will be asked to work through an online tutorial on using the command line prior to the course.
• Learning Outcomes:
• Develop an understanding of what whole genome sequence data is, and how it is used in the context of microbial genomics
• Competently use the command line to, for example, perform simple programming tasks such as string searches and automated loops using bash.
• Understand the importance of microbial genomics in modern microbiology and make biologically meaningful interpretations from these data.