This workshop introduces next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and the fundamental bioinformatics analysis involved in modern sequencing analysis. Practical exercises focus on a typical bioinformatics workflow for NGS data, including hands-on exercises in quality control and read mapping. Participants will develop an understanding of standard file formats, quality score encoding and common bioinformatics tools.
Location: Online
Date/Time: 15 - 16 July 2026, 1 - 5pm AEST / 12:30 - 4:30pm ACST / 11am - 2pm AWST (check in your timezone). You must attend both sessions.
Who the workshop is for:
The workshop is designed for biologists, other life scientists, and computer scientists planning to work with next-generation sequencing data. To get involved, all you need is a web browser and an account on Galaxy Australia.
Prior experience using Galaxy or completion of the Introduction to Galaxy workshop is recommended.
Trainers:
Claire Herne, QCIF Digital Research
Dr Lachlan McKinnie, QCIF Digital Research
How to apply:
This workshop is free but applications are essential. Please only register if you can commit to attending both days.
This workshop is hosted by QCIF Digital Research and is open to all Australian Researchers as part of a collaboration with Australian BioCommons and the National Bioinformatics Training Cooperative.
This event is part of a series of bioinformatics training events. If you'd like to hear when registrations open for other events, please subscribe to the Australian BioCommons newsletter.