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ELIXIR node event Introduction to NGS analysis

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Language of instruction: English

Understanding how to handle and interpret Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data is essential for researchers working with high-throughput omics. This introductory course is designed for researchers who are new to NGS analysis. It provides the foundational knowledge required to approach more advanced topics, such as bulk RNA-Seq or single-cell data analysis, with confidence. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how NGS data is generated, formatted, and processed, including hands-on experience with quality control and mapping workflows. The course also introduces key tools and platforms, such as Galaxy, to support reproducible and accessible analysis. 

Keywords: omics, online

Learning objectives:

  • “Describe the basic principles of the AVITI and Illumina sequencing platform and its role in NGS workflows”
  • “Execute a basic mapping workflow for NGS data and explain the purpose of each step”
  • “Identify common NGS file formats (FASTQ BAM) and demonstrate basic file handling operations”
  • “Navigate the Galaxy platform to run simple NGS analysis tasks in a reproducible environment”
  • “Perform quality control checks on raw NGS data using standard tools and interpret the results”

Organizer: VIB

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