SymbNET: From metagenomics to metabolic interactions

Date: 31 Jan – 04 Feb 2022

Format: online

Open application with selection: 30 places in total. 15 free places for participants from SymbNET institutes

 

Organised by EMBL-EBI and in the context of SymbNET, this virtual course will introduce and discuss state-of-the art tools for understanding microbial communities (metagenomics) and discovering and analysing species interactions in gut microbial communities, with a particular focus on metabolic interactions. The goal will be to enable users to integrate experimental results with the latest computational methods to move from correlative analyses of host-microbiome systems towards mechanistic understanding, using a combination of introductory lectures and hands-on training materials.

 

Virtual course

Participants will learn via a mix of pre-recorded lectures, live presentations, trainer Q&A sessions and hands-on training. Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and communication via Slack.

Computational practicals will run on EMBL-EBI’s virtual training infrastructure, meaning participants will not require access to a powerful computer or install complex software on their machines.

Participants will need to be available between the hours of 09:00-17:30 GMT each day of the course. Trainers will be available to assist, answer questions, and further explain the analysis during these times.

 

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those wishing to undertake analysis of microbial communities, with a particular emphasis on understanding the interactions and cross-talk of community members, especially using metabolomics.  Participants are expected to have a good understanding of microbiology, metagenomics and/or metabolomics. Familiarity with Unix is a requirement, as is general use of bioinformatics tools.

 

How to apply?

Apply on EMBL-EBI training platform: https://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/events/symbnet-2022/#vf-tabs__section–tab1

Deadline: Monday 6 Dec 2021 (23:59 WET)

Participants from SymbNET institutes are entitled to free registration. Contact [email protected] to know more.

 

Trainers