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A Practical Introduction to NGS Data Analysis and Variant Calling

Quality Control, Read Mapping, Visualization and DNA Variant Analysis

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Date: 26 - 28 January 2026

Timezone: Berlin

Language of instruction: English

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Advance your research by learning how to understand NGS data and run essential first analyses yourself - in a live, interactive online format.

In a nutshell

  • Learn the essential computing skills for NGS bioinformatics
  • Understand NGS technologies, key algorithms and data formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF)
  • Use proven open-source tools to handle and inspect sequencing data
  • Perform first downstream analyses for studying genetic variation (variant calling & filtering)

Contact: ecSeq Bioinformatics GmbH, Sternwartenstr. 29, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany, Email: events@ecSeq.com

Keywords: RNA-Seq, DNA-seq, Variant calling, NGS bioinformatics, read mapping, Quality Control

Venue: Zoom

Country: Germany

Prerequisites:

The target audience is biologists or data analysts with no or little experience in analyzing NGS data. A fundamental understanding of molecular biology (DNA, RNA, gene expression, PCR, …) is assumed.

Previous knowledge of Linux or bioinformatics is not required.

Learning objectives:

This online workshop provides a solid, practical introduction to Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) with a clear focus on bioinformatics questions. We discuss the advantages and limitations of current sequencing technologies and what they mean for data quality, analysis strategies and interpretation.

You will work with a real-life Illumina dataset and learn how to:

  • understand your own NGS data,
  • identify potential problems and error sources, and
  • perform a first downstream analysis for DNA variant calling.

The course is designed for beginners in NGS bioinformatics and allows scientists with no or little background in computer science to get a first hands-on experience in this fast-evolving field.

The online course uses a modern web conferencing system. All hands-on NGS analysis is done on a browser-based terminal connected to a high-performance cloud computer - no local installation required. Before the course, you will receive a printed manuscript by mail.

Organizer: ecSeq Bioinformatics GmbH

Eligibility:

  • First come first served

Target audience: Biologists, Molecular Biologists, geneticists

Capacity: 25

Event types:

  • Workshops and courses

Tech requirements:

For the online format you will need:

  • A desktop computer or laptop with an up-to-date web browser (Firefox or Chrome recommended)
  • A microphone and speakers/headphones for audio

No software installation is necessary; all analyses are done via a browser-based terminal on a cloud computer.

Credit / Recognition: Certificate

Cost basis: Cost incurred by all

Cost: € 879.0 (EUR)

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