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Thu 25 Jul 2013 – Wed 18 Sep 2013

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July 2013

Thu 25
Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing new (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

The aim of this course is to provide hands-on experience in analysing NGS data, including:

  • Knowledge of the various sequencing technologies, data formats and analysis workflows commonly used in "'NGS'" analysis workflows
  • Hands-on experience with common analytical workflows for ChIP-seq, RNASeq data and De Novo Genome Assemblies using computer exercises.
  • An overview of available tools and discuss their limitations.

Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Fri 26
Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

The aim of this course is to provide hands-on experience in analysing NGS data, including:

  • Knowledge of the various sequencing technologies, data formats and analysis workflows commonly used in "'NGS'" analysis workflows
  • Hands-on experience with common analytical workflows for ChIP-seq, RNASeq data and De Novo Genome Assemblies using computer exercises.
  • An overview of available tools and discuss their limitations.

Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Mon 29
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python new (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides a gentle and practical introduction to the writing of Python programs for the complete novice. Participants are lead through the core aspects of Python illustrated by a series of example programs. Upon completion of the course, attentive participants will be able to write simple Python programs from scratch and to customize more complex code to fit their needs. Further information is available.

The Course Web Site providing links to the course materials is here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Tue 30
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides a gentle and practical introduction to the writing of Python programs for the complete novice. Participants are lead through the core aspects of Python illustrated by a series of example programs. Upon completion of the course, attentive participants will be able to write simple Python programs from scratch and to customize more complex code to fit their needs. Further information is available.

The Course Web Site providing links to the course materials is here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Publishing your research: Impact factors and open access publishing Finished 18:15 - 20:15 St John's College, Divinity School, Teaching Room 1

A seminar of two talks followed by group discussion on the topics of impact factors and open access publishing. Talks by:

  • Nicola McCarthy, Chief editor, Nature Reviews Cancer
  • Iain Hrynaszkiewicz, Outreach Director, Faculty of 1000.

Discussion panel also including:

  • Peter Morgan, Head of Medical and Science Libraries
Wed 31
Bioinformatics: Introduction to Metabolomics Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the applications, laboratory equipment and online bioinformatic portals for metabolomics research. Further information is available.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

August 2013

Thu 1
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with PERL new (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course is aimed at those new to programming and provides an introduction to programming using Perl. By the end of this course, attendees should be able to write simple Perl programs and to understand more complex Perl programs written by others. The course will be taught using the online Learning Perl materials created by Sofia Robb of the University of California Riverside. Further information is available.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Fri 2
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with PERL new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course is aimed at those new to programming and provides an introduction to programming using Perl. By the end of this course, attendees should be able to write simple Perl programs and to understand more complex Perl programs written by others. The course will be taught using the online Learning Perl materials created by Sofia Robb of the University of California Riverside. Further information is available.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Wed 7
An Introduction to R: Software For Statistical Analysis new (1 of 3) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Clinical School, Herchel Smith Building for Brain and Mind Sciences, Large Seminar Room

An Introduction to R: Software For Statistical Analysis, with Dr Simon R. White, MRC Biostatistics Unit, and Dr Adam P. Wagner, University of Cambridge.

GNU R is (freely) available for all major platforms (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.) and is growing in popularity in academia and beyond for carrying out statistical analysis and data manipulation.

The aim of the course is to introduce participants to the basics of statistical analysis and the open source statistical software GNU R.

Participants will actively use R throughout the course, during which they will be introduced to principles of statistical thinking and interpretation by example, exercises and discussion about a range of problems. The examples will be used to present a variety of statistical concepts and techniques, with no focus on any specific discipline.

Fri 9
An Introduction to R: Software For Statistical Analysis new (2 of 3) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Clinical School, Herchel Smith Building for Brain and Mind Sciences, Large Seminar Room

An Introduction to R: Software For Statistical Analysis, with Dr Simon R. White, MRC Biostatistics Unit, and Dr Adam P. Wagner, University of Cambridge.

GNU R is (freely) available for all major platforms (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.) and is growing in popularity in academia and beyond for carrying out statistical analysis and data manipulation.

The aim of the course is to introduce participants to the basics of statistical analysis and the open source statistical software GNU R.

Participants will actively use R throughout the course, during which they will be introduced to principles of statistical thinking and interpretation by example, exercises and discussion about a range of problems. The examples will be used to present a variety of statistical concepts and techniques, with no focus on any specific discipline.

Wed 14
An Introduction to R: Software For Statistical Analysis new (3 of 3) Finished 14:00 - 17:00 Clinical School, Herchel Smith Building for Brain and Mind Sciences, Large Seminar Room

An Introduction to R: Software For Statistical Analysis, with Dr Simon R. White, MRC Biostatistics Unit, and Dr Adam P. Wagner, University of Cambridge.

GNU R is (freely) available for all major platforms (Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.) and is growing in popularity in academia and beyond for carrying out statistical analysis and data manipulation.

The aim of the course is to introduce participants to the basics of statistical analysis and the open source statistical software GNU R.

Participants will actively use R throughout the course, during which they will be introduced to principles of statistical thinking and interpretation by example, exercises and discussion about a range of problems. The examples will be used to present a variety of statistical concepts and techniques, with no focus on any specific discipline.

Thu 15
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python new (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides a gentle and practical introduction to the writing of Python programs for the complete novice. Participants are lead through a series of example programs. Upon completion of the course, attentive participants will be able to write simple Python programs from scratch and to customize more complex code to fit their needs. Further information is available.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Fri 16
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides a gentle and practical introduction to the writing of Python programs for the complete novice. Participants are lead through a series of example programs. Upon completion of the course, attentive participants will be able to write simple Python programs from scratch and to customize more complex code to fit their needs. Further information is available.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Thu 22
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides an introduction to the R programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics. A variety of examples with a biological theme will be presented. Further information is available.

The Course Web Site providing links to the course materials is here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Fri 23
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides an introduction to the R programming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics. A variety of examples with a biological theme will be presented. Further information is available.

The Course Web Site providing links to the course materials is here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Wed 28
Bioinformatics: Microarray Analysis with Bioconductor (1 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course introduces researchers to a multidisciplinary approach to microarray data analysis. Attention is devoted to the design of microarray experiments, data normalization and quality control as well as to statistical analysis. Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Thu 29
Bioinformatics: Microarray Analysis with Bioconductor (2 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course introduces researchers to a multidisciplinary approach to microarray data analysis. Attention is devoted to the design of microarray experiments, data normalization and quality control as well as to statistical analysis. Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Fri 30
Bioinformatics: Microarray Analysis with Bioconductor (3 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course introduces researchers to a multidisciplinary approach to microarray data analysis. Attention is devoted to the design of microarray experiments, data normalization and quality control as well as to statistical analysis. Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

September 2013

Mon 9
Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing new (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

The aim of this course is to provide hands-on experience in analysing NGS data, including:

  • Knowledge of the various sequencing technologies, data formats and analysis workflows commonly used in "'NGS'" analysis workflows
  • Hands-on experience with common analytical workflows for ChIP-seq, RNASeq data and De Novo Genome Assemblies using computer exercises.
  • An overview of available tools and discuss their limitations.

Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to Book or register Interest by linking here.

Tue 10
Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

The aim of this course is to provide hands-on experience in analysing NGS data, including:

  • Knowledge of the various sequencing technologies, data formats and analysis workflows commonly used in "'NGS'" analysis workflows
  • Hands-on experience with common analytical workflows for ChIP-seq, RNASeq data and De Novo Genome Assemblies using computer exercises.
  • An overview of available tools and discuss their limitations.

Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to Book or register Interest by linking here.

Thu 12
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python new (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides a gentle and practical introduction to the writing of Python programs for the complete novice. Participants are lead through the core aspects of Python illustrated by a series of example programs. Upon completion of the course, attentive participants will be able to write simple Python programs from scratch and to customize more complex code to fit their needs. Further information is available.

The Course Web Site providing links to the course materials is here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Fri 13
Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python new (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides a gentle and practical introduction to the writing of Python programs for the complete novice. Participants are lead through the core aspects of Python illustrated by a series of example programs. Upon completion of the course, attentive participants will be able to write simple Python programs from scratch and to customize more complex code to fit their needs. Further information is available.

The Course Web Site providing links to the course materials is here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Mon 16
Bioinformatics: Analysis of High-throughput sequencing data with Bioconductor new (1 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides an introduction to the tools available through the Bioconductor project for manipulating and analysing high-throughput sequencing data. We will present workflows for the analysis of CHip-Seq and RNA-seq, as well as tools to annotate and visualise results derived from other sequencing experiments (such as DNA resequencing) Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Tue 17
Bioinformatics: Analysis of High-throughput sequencing data with Bioconductor new (2 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides an introduction to the tools available through the Bioconductor project for manipulating and analysing high-throughput sequencing data. We will present workflows for the analysis of CHip-Seq and RNA-seq, as well as tools to annotate and visualise results derived from other sequencing experiments (such as DNA resequencing) Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.

Wed 18
Bioinformatics: Analysis of High-throughput sequencing data with Bioconductor new (3 of 3) Finished 09:00 - 17:30 Department of Genetics, Room G12

This course provides an introduction to the tools available through the Bioconductor project for manipulating and analysing high-throughput sequencing data. We will present workflows for the analysis of CHip-Seq and RNA-seq, as well as tools to annotate and visualise results derived from other sequencing experiments (such as DNA resequencing) Further information is available here.

Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.