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Course Overview
This one-day workshop offers participants the possibility of gaining lots of hands-on experience in the use of the Ensembl genome browser (https://ensembl.org/), but also provides them with the necessary background information. The workshop consists of a series of modules which include a presentation and a demonstration of the tools, followed by the opportunity to do exercises. Participants are encouraged to bring problems/questions about their research and we will try to tackle these during the workshop using Ensembl.
Intended Audience
Wet-lab scientists and bioinformaticians new to Ensembl
Keywords: Ensembl, Genomes, Genome Browser, Sequencing, Genomics
Skill level of training: Beginner
Language: English
Credential awarded: Certificate of attendance/completion
Type of training: Blended/hybrid learning
Venue of the course: Online via Zoom (link to be sent in due course)
Dates for the course: 06 September 2023 from 9 am to 5 pm CAT
Course organisers: H3ABioNet and European Bioinformatics Institute
Participation: Maximum number of participants that will be accepted will be capped at 40
Course Sponsors: H3ABioNet and European Bioinformatics Institute
Course objectives

 At the end of the workshop participants should be able to:

  • Navigate Ensembl using the web browser platform
  • Access main data types in Ensembl: genomes, genes, genetic variation, regulatory features and comparative genomics
  • View genomic regions and manipulate the view to add features.
  • Explore information about genes and their sequences.
  • Analyse genomic variants and associated phenotypes and your own variation data using the Variant Effect Predictor (VEP).
  • View homologous genes and genomic regions.
  • View functional elements involved in gene regulation and their activity in different cell types.
  • Export gene data in bulk using BioMart.
 

Classroom applications

Registration for classrooms opens: Thu, 01/01/1970
Registration for classrooms closes: Thu, 01/01/1970
Link to classroom application form:
Notification date for successful classrooms: Thu, 01/01/1970
Maximum number of participants that may be accepted per classroom will be capped at

Participant applications

Registration for participants opens: Mon, 14/08/2023
Registration for participants closes: Fri, 18/08/2023
Participant registration link:
Syllabus and Tools

 

Time (CAT, GMT+2)

Module

09:00 - 10:00

Introduction to Ensembl

10:00 - 10:45

Exploring genomic regions

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee break

11:00 - 12:00

Genes and transcripts

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch break

13:00 - 14:30

Variation and the Variant Effect Predictor (VEP)

14:30 - 15:30

Comparative genomics and/or Regulatory data*

15:30 - 15:45

Coffee break

15:45 - 16:45

BioMart

16:45 - 17:00

Wrap-up

* optional modules depending on the interests of the participants

Prerequisites

Participants should have degree-level understanding of molecular biology/genetics and be proficient at using web browsers.

Course limitations
We are open to your ideas – just let us know and we can discuss your requirements. Because of the specialisation of these courses, it is sometimes necessary to have a second instructor to teach some parts of the course. We may also suggest further pre-requisites and software requirements depending on the topics of interest.
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Training material availability

Training materials used for this course were not directly produced by H3ABioNet but may be accessed here: https://training.ensembl.org/events/2023/2023-09-06-UCT_browser. Please note, these materials may be governed by different sharing/re-use policies, and you are encouraged to follow the policies of the external providers regarding material re-use and/or sharing.

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