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GSLS Bioinformatics Training 2014

Programme of events provided by Graduate School of Life Sciences
(Tue 7 Jan 2014 - Fri 19 Dec 2014)

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Fri 6 Jun 2014 – Wed 27 Aug 2014

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June 2014

Fri 6	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to MATLAB (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building A two-day course designed to introduce MATLAB and some basic programming concepts. 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.
Mon 9	Bioinformatics: Whole Exome Sequencing and RNA-sequence data analysis (1 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course covers state-of-the-art tools and methods for NGS RNA-seq and exome variant data analysis, which are of major relevance in today's genomic and gene expression studies. 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 10	Bioinformatics: Whole Exome Sequencing and RNA-sequence data analysis (2 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course covers state-of-the-art tools and methods for NGS RNA-seq and exome variant data analysis, which are of major relevance in today's genomic and gene expression studies. 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 11	Bioinformatics: Whole Exome Sequencing and RNA-sequence data analysis (3 of 3) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course covers state-of-the-art tools and methods for NGS RNA-seq and exome variant data analysis, which are of major relevance in today's genomic and gene expression studies. 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 12	Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 analysis of Genome Variation using computer exercises. An overview of available tools and discussion of 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.
Fri 13	Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 analysis of Genome Variation using computer exercises. An overview of available tools and discussion of 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.
Mon 16	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 or register Interest by linking here.
Tue 17	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 or register Interest by linking here.
Wed 18	Bioinformatics: Using the Ensembl Genome Browser Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building The Ensembl project provides a comprehensive and integrated source of annotation of, mainly vertebrate, genome sequences. This one-day workshop offers a comprehensive practical introduction to the use of the Ensembl genome browser as well as essential background information. 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.

July 2014

Tue 8	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with PERL (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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. 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 9	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with PERL (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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. 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 11	Bioinformatics: Analysing mapped NGS data with SeqMonk Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building SeqMonk is a graphical program for the visualisation and analysis of large mapped datasets such as ChIP-Seq, RNA-Seq, and BS-Seq. 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 14	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 15	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 16	Bioinformatics: Introduction to Metabolomics Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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.
Thu 17	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 or register Interest by linking here.
Fri 18	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 or register Interest by linking here.
Thu 24	Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 analysis of Genome Variation using computer exercises. An overview of available tools and discussion of 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.
Fri 25	Bioinformatics: Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 analysis of Genome Variation using computer exercises. An overview of available tools and discussion of 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.

August 2014

Mon 18	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 19	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with Python (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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.
Thu 21	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (1 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 or register Interest by linking here.
Fri 22	Bioinformatics: An Introduction to Solving Biological Problems with R (2 of 2) Finished 09:30 - 17:30 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building 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 here. 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 or register Interest by linking here.
Tue 26	Software Carpentry: A Practical Introduction to Good Programming Practices (1 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 16:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course is organized by the Software Carpentry Project. Python will be used to explore program design, but we aim to cover principles that are applicable to other programming languages, so if you are an R or Matlab user you can also learn something useful. The course will include sessions covering command line UNIX, Version control with Git and programming, testing and debugging in Python. Applicants for this course are required to complete the survey that can be found here. Applicants will be accepted on condition that their background and motivation fit the course content. 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 27	Software Carpentry: A Practical Introduction to Good Programming Practices (2 of 2) Finished 09:00 - 16:00 Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building This course is organized by the Software Carpentry Project. Python will be used to explore program design, but we aim to cover principles that are applicable to other programming languages, so if you are an R or Matlab user you can also learn something useful. The course will include sessions covering command line UNIX, Version control with Git and programming, testing and debugging in Python. Applicants for this course are required to complete the survey that can be found here. Applicants will be accepted on condition that their background and motivation fit the course content. 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.