Live Online Course – 7th Edition

Manipulation of NGS Data for Genomic and Population Genetics Analyses

May 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th and 27th, 2026

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Manipulation of NGS Data for Genomic and Population Genetics Analyses

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Course Overview

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, guiding participants through second and third-sequencing technologies, command-line operations, and data management. Key topics include quality assessment, variant detection, and large-scale genomic analyses.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with computational pipelines and explore analytical approaches to address diverse biological research questions.

Places are limited to 14 participants.

Programme

Introduction to NGS sequencing platforms.

Introduction to basic command lines.

Basic raw data manipulations (counting sequences, listing files).

Raw data QC & Cleaning.

Mapping: principle, tools, execution, cleaning, data control,…

SNP calling: raw calling, cleaning calling, filtering.

VCF manipulations: filtering on MAF, heterozygosity…

Impact of SNPs on genes.

Population genomics using sNMF.

Assembling genomes with long reads

Comparing assembled genomes and SV detection

Testing tools and different conditions to answer different biological questions.

Discussion about bioinformatic strategies related with sientific projects of participants.

Assumed Background

Graduate or postgraduate degree in Biomedical or Life Sciences.

Software

Participants will be given free access to an online server, where all exercises will be performed. Instructions will be sent out a few days before the course.

All participants must use their own computer.

Dates & Schedule

Online live sessions on May 18th, 20th, 22nd, 25th and 27th, 2026.

From 13:00 to 17:00 (Madrid time zone).

Total course hours: 26 (20 hours of online live lessons, plus 6 hours of participants working on their own, with tutored exercises).

This course is equivalent to 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The recognition of ECTS by other institutions depends on each university or school.

Format

In the live sessions we will combine online lectures with hands-on computational exercises.

Live sessions will be recorded. However, attendance to the live sessions is required to obtain the course certificate.

This course will be delivered in English.

Instructors

Francois Sabot instructor for Transmitting Science

Dr. François Sab ot
Institute of Research for Development
France

Julie Orjuela instructor for Transmitting Science

Julie Orjuela
Institute of Research for Development
France

Registration Fees

Course Fee
Early bird (until February 28th, 2026):
546 €
(436.80 € for Ambassador Institutions)
Regular (after February 28th, 2026):
635 €
(508 € for Ambassador Institutions)
Prices include VAT.
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