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scRNA-seq Data Analysis - 07.-10. Sept 2026 - Registration OPEN

This free course is a collaboration between ELIXIR Estonia and ELIXIR Czech Republic. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) allows researchers to study gene expression at the level of individual cells. This approach can, for example, help to identify different cell populations in a complex sample and describe their expression patterns. To generate and analyse scRNA-seq data, several methods are available, all with their strengths and weaknesses depending on the researchers’ needs. This 3-day course will cover the main technologies as well as the main aspects to consider while designing an scRNA-seq experiment. In particular, it will combine the theoretical background of analytical methods with hands-on data analysis sessions focused on data generated by droplet-based platforms.

Introduction to statistics with R - 23.04-2026 and 24.04.2026 - CANCELLED

This 2 day course is designed to provide researchers in biomedical sciences with experience in the application of basic statistical analysis techniques to a variety of biological problems. The course will combine lectures on statistics and practical exercises, during which the participants will learn how to work with the widely used “R” language and environment for statistical computing and graphics.

Topics covered during the course include: reminders about numerical and graphical summaries, and hypothesis testing; multiple testing, linear models, correlation and regression, and other topics. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the analysis of their own data.

The course extensively covers materials from https://sib-swiss.github.io/Introduction-to-statistics-with-R/

Requirements

Basics of RStudio IDE, basics of R:

  • knows how to install packages,
  • knows basic data operations - loading in data, fetching data from dataframe, table transformations/pipes,
  • basic concepts of plotting - easy plotting in ggplot2 or some other plotting library

Test your knowledge here: https://www.evamariakiss.de/tutorial/rquiz/quiz_fundamentals.php

Please note, if you get >= 50%, you are eligible for this course. Else, try to find a Basics in R course before attending this one - we provide courses in this too! Materials for that course are available here: https://github.com/ELIXIREstonia/2026-03-05-R-basic

Technical prerequisites:

To do the exercises, you are required to have

  • your own computer with at least 4 Gb of RAM and with an internet connection,
  • as well as the latest the version of R version 4.5.1 (2025-06-13) – “Great Square Root” (R studio ver): 2026.01.1
  • the free version of RStudio installed.

International SIB Bioinformatics Awards

Since 2008, the SIB Bioinformatics Awards acknowledge the best work by early career bioinformaticians and ground-breaking resources every other year. The awards are open to researchers from all over the world. There is something for everyone, with three categories to choose from: PhD Paper Award, Early Career Award and Innovative Resource Award.

Deadline to apply: 31 January 2025.

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Course in EBI, UK: Gene-environment interactions in human health and disease

This introductory course is aimed at MRes/PhD students, researchers, clinicians, and other professionals working in the fields of genomics, exposomics, epidemiology, or toxicology with an interest in understanding how interactions between genes and the environment underlie human phenotypes. The course will cover the underlying concepts, computational resources, and computational modelling methods available to investigate interactions between genes and the environment (including social, biological, and physical exposures).

Registration deadline: 15 December 2024

Date: 17 - 21 March 2025

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