Working with the Human Genome Sequence
1-3 July 2013
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
Now closed for applications. To be kept updated on future course dates, please
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This workshop provides an intensive introduction to bioinformatics tools freely available on the internet, focusing primarily on the Human Genome data. Students will be given hands-on training in the use of public databases and web-based sequence analysis tools. The workshops are aimed at research scientists with a minimum of a degree in a biological discipline, including laboratory and clinical staff as well as specialists in related fields. Acceptance will be subject to selection process. The workshops run over three days and are without exception residential on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus.
Topics
- Sequence formats and retrieval
- Genome browsing
- 'De novo' analysis of sequence
- Exploring function and disease
- Sequence variation
- Comparative sequence analysis
How to apply
Prerequisites
This workshop is aimed at research scientists with a minimum of a degree in a biological discipline, including laboratory and clinical staff as well as specialists in related fields. Acceptance will be subject to selection process.
Cost
The course tuition fees are subsidised by the Wellcome Trust for scientists based in non-commercial institutions anywhere in the world. This is a residential course, without exception, and there is a registration fee of £345 towards board and lodging for non-commercial applicants. The fee for commercial applicants is £1250.
Deadlines
Now closed for applications.