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Summer School 2026

From Biological Data to
Bioinformatics Mastery

Step into the future of biology where data reveals what experiments cannot. Equip yourself with in-demand skills in Bioinformatics—designed for students who want real skills, not just theory.

2 Months | July - August
Hands-on Training
MODULE 1

Foundations for Bioinformatics

Python • Linux • R Programming for Biological Data

Build a strong computational foundation by learning how to work with real biological datasets in a research-oriented environment.

  • •Basics of Python and R programming for biological data
  • •Writing and executing Bash scripts
  • •Navigating efficiently in a Linux environment
  • •Reading and managing biological file formats
  • •Visualizing biological patterns and interpreting plots

Outcomes:

Work confidently in Linux-based environments, write basic scripts in Python and R, handle and visualize biological data effectively.

MODULE 2

Genomics & Transcriptomics

From Raw Reads to Biological Insights

Understand how high-throughput sequencing data is processed and transformed into meaningful biological interpretations.

  • •RNA-seq experimental design and data structure
  • •Sequencing outputs (FASTQ → count matrices)
  • •Identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs)
  • •Visualizing results (volcano plots, heatmaps, boxplots)
  • •Pathway and enrichment analysis (GO, KEGG concepts)

Outcomes:

Understand end-to-end RNA-seq workflows, perform differential expression analysis, and translate data into biological conclusions.

MODULE 3

Metagenomics

Exploring Microbial Communities

Dive into the analysis of complex microbial ecosystems and understand how sequencing reveals functional potential.

  • •Introduction to metagenomics and microbiome research
  • •Understanding microbial diversity and ecological context
  • •Identifying microbial composition (who is there?)
  • •Functional analysis (what are they doing?)
  • •Community comparison and visualization techniques

Outcomes:

Understand metagenomic pipelines, interpret microbial diversity, and analyze/visualize microbiome datasets.

MODULE 4

Structural Bioinformatics

From Sequence to Structural Dynamics

Explore how biological sequences are transformed into 3D structures and their molecular function.

  • •Protein structure and structural databases (PDB)
  • •Modern prediction approaches (AlphaFold concepts)
  • •Docking workflows and binding affinity concepts
  • •Visualizing structures using molecular tools
  • •Introduction to molecular dynamics (MD) simulations

Outcomes:

Predict target protein structures, interpret docking results, and grasp molecular simulations.

Ready to Master Bioinformatics?

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