Bioinformatics: Ensembl API Workshop Prerequisites
Wed 3 Apr - Fri 5 Apr 2013
Description
This workshop is aimed at researchers and developers interested in exploring Ensembl beyond the website. The workshop covers the core, compara, variation and functional genomics (regulation) databases and APIs. Each database schema and API design will be presented in association with practical sessions in which the participants will write their own Perl scripts. Further information concerning course content is available. A course timetable is also available.
Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
Target audience
- Our courses are open to all who might benefit
- Booking priority is given to people from Cambridge University and Collaborating Institutes
- Individual Course fees are required only from External participants not from Collaborating Institutes
Prerequisites
- A good grasp of programming concepts
- Experience in coding in PERL
- Familiarity with basic Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Familiarity with the Ensembl would be advantageous
Sessions
Number of sessions: 3
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed 3 Apr 2013 09:30 - 17:30 | 09:30 - 17:30 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Kieron Taylor, Thomas Juettemann, Will McLaren, Miguel Pignatelli, Stephen Fitzgerald |
| 2 | Thu 4 Apr 2013 09:30 - 17:30 | 09:30 - 17:30 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Kieron Taylor, Thomas Juettemann, Will McLaren, Miguel Pignatelli, Stephen Fitzgerald |
| 3 | Fri 5 Apr 2013 09:30 - 17:30 | 09:30 - 17:30 | Department of Genetics, Room G12 | map | Kieron Taylor, Thomas Juettemann, Will McLaren, Miguel Pignatelli, Stephen Fitzgerald |
Topics covered (session 1)
- a.m.: Core Database & API
- p.m.: Core Database & API
- p.m.: Functional Genomics (Regulation) Database & API
Topics covered (session 2)
- a.m.: Functional Genomics (Regulation) Database & API
- a.m.: Variation Database & API
- p.m.: Variation Database & API
Topics covered (session 3)
- a.m.: Compara Database & API - Gene Trees
- a.m.: Compara Database & API - Alignments
Aims
- To enable those with some experience in both Molecular Biology and Programming to use the Ensembl APIs competently
Format
Presentations and practicals
Duration
3
Frequency
A number of times per year
Booking / availability