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NGS Epigenomics Workshop

DNA Methylation and Chromatin Landscapes with Bisulfite-seq, ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq

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Date: 6 - 8 May 2026

Timezone: Berlin

Language of instruction: English

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Learn how to process, analyze, and interpret epigenomic NGS data - from raw reads to biological insights — with hands-on workflows for DNA methylation and chromatin profiling.

In a nutshell

  • Learn the essential computing skills for NGS bioinformatics
  • Understand the principles behind bisulfite-seq, ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq
  • Use bioinformatics tools to explore differential changes in DNA methylation
  • Create diagnostic plots and statistics to support robust conclusions
  • Integrate multiple omics layers to interpret complex epigenomic systems

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

Keywords: Epigenomics, Epigenetic modifications, Bisulfite-Seq, ATAC-seq, ChIP-Seq, chromatin structure

Venue: Z&P Schulung GmbH, Rabensteinplatz 1, 04103 Leipzig

City: Leipzig

Country: Germany

Postcode: 04103

Prerequisites:

This workshop is designed for biologists and data analysts with no or little experience in NGS data analysis.

A fundamental understanding of molecular biology (DNA, RNA, gene expression, PCR, …) is assumed.

Basic Linux/bioinformatics familiarity (command-line usage, common commands and tools) is helpful, but not required - we start from the essentials and guide you step-by-step.

Learning objectives:

This hands-on workshop teaches practical epigenomic data analysis with next-generation sequencing. Over three days, you will learn how to analyze DNA methylation (bisulfite sequencing) and interpret chromatin signals from ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq, and how to combine these layers to study regulatory landscapes.

Starting from raw sequencing reads, you will gain step-by-step experience in preprocessing, quality control, visualization, and downstream analysis using command-line tools and R-based workflows.

Designed for early-career researchers and beginners in NGS analysis, the course enables you to perform essential first analysis tasks independently - even with little or no computer science background.

By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:

  • Run quality control and preprocessing for epigenomic NGS datasets
  • Map bisulfite-treated reads and generate methylation calls
  • Produce core diagnostic plots (e.g., PCA, clustering, metagene plots) for interpretation
  • Identify differentially methylated regions (DMRs) using real-world data
  • Integrate methylation results with ChIP-seq/ATAC-seq peak data and visualize findings in a genome browser

Organizer: ecSeq Bioinformatics GmbH

Eligibility:

  • First come first served

Target audience: Biologists, Molecular Biologists, Research Scientists

Capacity: 20

Event types:

  • Workshops and courses

Credit / Recognition: Certificate

Cost basis: Cost incurred by all

Cost: € 1089.0 (EUR)

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