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Jul 1-14 2026 Bioinformatics for Beginners 2026: Basic Unix Skills to Analyze NGS Data on NIH HPC Biowulf Runs from: July 1, 2026 - July 14, 2026 What You Will Learn: Learn the basic skills to analyze Next-Generation Sequence data on the High Performance Compute (HPC) Biowulf including login, basic unix commands, working with files, and running a bulk RNA-Sequence analysis pipeline. This module is taught in 3 lessons. Tuesday, July 7, 2-3 PM Thursday July 9, 2-3 PM Tuesday, July 14, 2-3 PM More	07/01/2026	Learn the basic skills to analyze Next-Generation Sequence data on the High Performance Compute (HPC) Biowulf including login, basic unix commands, working with files, and running a bulk RNA-Sequence analysis pipeline. This module is taught in 3 lessons. Tuesday, July 7, 2-3 PM Thursday July 9, 2-3 PM Tuesday, July 14, 2-3 PM
Jul 8-14 2026 Bioinformatics for Beginners (B4B) 2026: Module 1 Unix and Biowulf Runs from: July 8, 2026 - July 14, 2026 Total Classes: 3 What You Will Learn: Bioinformatics for Beginners (B4B) 2026 is a 3-module course for learning how to perform bulk RNA-Seq analysis, including working with Unix and Biowulf (Module 1), analyzing bulk RNA-Seq data (Module 2) and examining differential gene expression and pathway analysis (Module 3). Registering for this course will include the complete first module on More	07/08/2026	Bioinformatics for Beginners (B4B) 2026 is a 3-module course for learning how to perform bulk RNA-Seq analysis, including working with Unix and Biowulf (Module 1), analyzing bulk RNA-Seq data (Module 2) and examining differential gene expression and pathway analysis (Module 3). Registering for this course will include the complete first module on Unix and Biowulf. Classes will be held throughout July and August 2026, please see the BTEP homepage calendar for details on all classes and modules. Contact ncibtep@nih.gov with any questions
Jul 16-28 2026 Bioinformatics for Beginners 2026: Bulk RNA-Seq Data Analysis Runs from: July 16, 2026 - July 28, 2026 What You Will Learn: In this series of four classes, part of our Bioinformatics for Beginners 2026 course, participants will learn about the advantages and limitations, experimental and analytical considerations, and interpretation of results including quality metrics, alignment and gene expression estimates for bulk RNA sequencing. Introduction to Bulk RNA Sequencing: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Time: 1 PM – 2 More	07/16/2026	In this series of four classes, part of our Bioinformatics for Beginners 2026 course, participants will learn about the advantages and limitations, experimental and analytical considerations, and interpretation of results including quality metrics, alignment and gene expression estimates for bulk RNA sequencing. Introduction to Bulk RNA Sequencing: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Bulk RNA Sequencing Quality Check and Trimming: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Alignment of Bulk RNA Sequencing Data Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Estimating Gene Expression from Bulk RNA Sequencing Data Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Time: 1 PM – 2 PM
Jul 28-30 2026 Unlocking New Microbial Insights with Metatranscriptomics and Nephele Runs from: July 28, 2026 - July 30, 2026 Total Classes: 2 What You Will Learn: Metatranscriptomics is the exploration of microbial gene expression, identifying microbes that are alive and performing essential activities in your environment of interest. In this two-part webinar, we will explore how metatranscriptomics can lead to new scientific discoveries, including the benefits and barriers to adoption. We’ll also explore the More	07/28/2026	Metatranscriptomics is the exploration of microbial gene expression, identifying microbes that are alive and performing essential activities in your environment of interest. In this two-part webinar, we will explore how metatranscriptomics can lead to new scientific discoveries, including the benefits and barriers to adoption. We’ll also explore the user-friendly Nephele platform, which makes the bioinformatics analysis easy and accessible for anyone hoping to apply metatranscriptomics in their studies. Prerequisites: To participate in this hands-on workshop, attendees will need to register for a Nephele account prior to "Part 2: Practical Analysis with Nephele" at https://nephele.niaid.nih.gov/register.
Aug 11-20 2026 Bioinformatics for Beginners 2026: Differential Gene Expression and Pathway Analysis in Bulk RNA-Seq Runs from: August 11, 2026 - August 20, 2026 What You Will Learn: This module is the third and final installment in Bioinformatics for Beginners: 2026, a training series that introduces bioinformatics concepts through a practical bulk RNA-seq analysis workflow. In this four-lesson module, participants will learn the foundational concepts underlying differential expression and functional enrichment analysis while gaining hands-on experience using iDEP to More	08/11/2026	This module is the third and final installment in Bioinformatics for Beginners: 2026, a training series that introduces bioinformatics concepts through a practical bulk RNA-seq analysis workflow. In this four-lesson module, participants will learn the foundational concepts underlying differential expression and functional enrichment analysis while gaining hands-on experience using iDEP to perform these analyses. This course is designed for researchers seeking practical skills for interpreting gene expression data and generating biologically meaningful insights.