This comprehensive 12-module course is designed for students and professionals in the life sciences who want to gain a solid foundation in bioinformatics and computational biology. The course will cover the essential concepts and tools used to analyze biological data, from sequence alignment to pathway analysis.

Topics will cover:

• Module 1: Introduction to Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
• Module 2: Biological Databases and Data Retrieval
• Module 3: Sequence Alignment and Analysis
• Module 4: Genomics and Next-Generation Sequencing
• Module 5: Transcriptomics and Gene Expression Analysis
• Module 6: Proteomics and Protein Structure Analysis
• Module 7: Metabolomics and Systems Biology
• Module 8: Drug Discovery and Design
• Module 9: Phylogenetic Analysis
• Module 10: Introduction to Programming for Biologists (Python & R)
• Module 11: Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics
• Module 12: Project Work and Case Studies

Outcomes of taking the Event:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Utilize major bioinformatics databases and tools for data retrieval and analysis.
• Perform sequence alignment, gene expression analysis, and protein structure prediction.
• Gain hands-on experience with programming languages like Python and R for biological data analysis.
• Apply your knowledge to real-world case studies and a final project.