Pathogen Genomics Training - "Africa's BIOTECH COMPANY"

IPathogen genomics is crucial for understanding and combating infectious diseases. It involves studying the genetic material of pathogens (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) to gain insights into their structure, behavior, evolution, and how they interact with their hosts.
Hands-on sessions will familiarize students with the details and use of common tools and resources in pathogen genomics. The objective is to enhance the researchers’ capacity to conduct world class scientific research and boost their institution’s profile as a leading diagnostic and scientific center.

At the end of the Bioinformatics Course, the participant will be able to:

Track Disease Outbreaks: sequence the genomes of pathogens and track the source and spread of infectious diseases in real time.

Identify Virulence Factors: identify the specific genes that make a pathogen more virulent (harmful), allowing for the development of targeted therapies and vaccines.

Survey Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): identify genetic markers associated with antimicrobial resistance.

Improve Diagnostics: develop more accurate and faster diagnostic tests, which is crucial for timely and effective treatment.

Identify Potential Vaccine Targets: Understanding the genetics of pathogens enables the identification of potential vaccine targets.

Understand the Evolution and Adaptation of Pathogens: track mutations and understand how pathogens adapt to new environments.

Gain Ecological and Evolutionary Insights: appreciate the evolution of pathogens and their ecological relationships with humans, animals, and the environment.

Identify genetic diseases, resistance genes, and gene variants using raw sequencing data and optimize precision medicine

Using the most powerful software, you will gain the latest skills in bioinformatics analysis.

Web Resources – NCBI Tools, Primer3 Plus, ChopChop, EXPASY Tools, RCSB PDB, CATH, SCOP, STRING, HapMap, SKAT-O, Broad Institute, ClinVar, GEO2R, Alpha Fold, ResFinder, CARD, AMRFinder Plus, ARG-ANNOT, Phandango, QIIME 2 VIew

Software – Putty, WinSCP, Perl Distribution, SRA Toolkits, BBMAP, Fastqc, BWA, GATK, Samtools, Picard, Unicylcer, Prokka, QUAST, PLINK, IGV, BCF Tools, ARIBA, MEGA, Mr. Bayes, FigTree, R, MOTHUR, QIIME, HPC – KENCLUST Datasets – SRA Datasets, GEO, FungiDB/VEuPathDB, Ensembl Fungi/EBI, SGD/CGD, MycoCosm/JGI

HPC – KENCLUST

Datasets – NCBI SRA

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This is typically a 10-day intensive training program but can be customized according to your availability and unique requirements. Online sessions are available. The course covers the following topics:

Introduction to Pathogen Genomics

Introduction to Linux OS and Cluster Computing

File Formats

Whole Genome Assembly and Annotation

NGS Data Analysis

Phylogenetics

Identification of AMR Genes

Metagenomics

Proteomics

RNASEQ Data Analysis

Identification and Prediction of Virulence Factors

The course is ideal for students and researchers working in the pharma, biotech, and medical industries. The following terms and conditions apply.

Email: [email protected] for fee inquiry or fill the contact form in the “Enroll” button

Fees covers tuition, training material, and certificate only.

Fees are payable strictly in advance (at least 4 working days before the starting date.

Groups with a minimum of 5 people will enjoy a 10% discount and early bird registration (at least 2 weeks before the start) will be offered a 5% discount

There will be a 10% administrative charge for cancellations received in writing up to 20 working days before the start of the course. No refunds will be made for cancellations received within 20 working days of the course start date or for the inability to attend the course for whatever reasons. Substitutions may, of course, be made at any time, providing you inform us in writing. KIBs is not liable for non-attendance due to travel disruptions, health problems or any other reason that might lead to a delegate not being able to attend the course.

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