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\n\n\n\nIn this course, the student is introduced to the concepts of Bioinformatics. Hands-on sessions will familiarize students with the details and use of common tools and resources. The objective of the Bioinformatics Course is to enhance the researchers\u2019 capacity to conduct world class scientific research and boost their institution\u2019s profile as a leading diagnostic and scientific center.


At the end of the Bioinformatics Course, the participant will be able to:
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Learn the science, methods, and applications of bioinformatics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\nLearn the science, methods, and applications of bioinformatics\n\n\n\nAnalyze biological datasets and discover patterns and trends\n\n\n\nDiscover, design and develop drugs in silico<\/em>\n\n\n\nDiscover and identify biomarkers\n\n\n\nDesign CRISPR-cas guide RNAs and PCR and RPA primers and probes and develop point of care diagnostic kits\n\n\n\nAppreciate the role of metabolomics and proteomics in scientific research\n\n\n\nPerform common molecular laboratory techniques\n\n\n\nIdentify genetic diseases, resistance genes, and gene variants using raw sequencing data and optimize precision medicine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing the most powerful software, you will gain the latest skills in bioinformatics analysis.
\n\n\n\n\nWeb Resources – NCBI Tools,<\/a> EXPASY Tools<\/a>, RCSB PDB<\/a>, CATH<\/a>, SCOP<\/a>, STRING<\/a>, HapMap<\/a>, SKAT-O, Broad Institute<\/a>, ClinVar<\/a>, METLIN<\/a>, HMDB<\/a>, MetaboAnalyst<\/a>, MGnify<\/a>, GEO2R<\/a>, ZINC<\/a>, PubChem<\/a>, ADME-Tox, ToxiPred<\/a>, Alpha Fold<\/a>\n\n\n\nSoftware – Perl Distribution, SRA Toolkits, BBMAP, Fastqc, BWA, GATK, Samtools, Picard, PLINK<\/a>, IGV, MEGA, Mr. Bayes, FigTree, LAMP\/WAMP, R, MEGAN, AutoDock Tools, Chimera, Marvin Sketch, Raccoon, PyRx, Ligand Scout\n\n\n\nHPC – KENCLUST\n\n\n\nDatasets – SRA Datasets, 1,000 Genomes Project, The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is the default Tab content. Feel free to delete it.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a 12-week intensive training program covering the following topics:\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bioinformatics\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Linux OS and Cluster Computing\n\n\n\nPython Programming for Biologists\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Bioinformatics\n\n\n\nProteomics.\n\n\n\nNGS Data Analysis.\n\n\n\nPhylogenetics\n\n\n\nBiological Databases, Design and Deployment\n\n\n\nTranscriptomics and Microarray Analysis\n\n\n\nMetagenomics\n\n\n\nMetabolomics and Systems Biology\n\n\n\nComputer-Aided Drug Design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe course is ideal for students and researchers working in the pharma, biotech, and medical industries. The following terms and conditions apply.\n\n\n\n\nThe fee is Kshs. 100,000\/ for East African residents. Non-East African students pay 1,000 USD.\n\n\n\nFees covers tuition, training material, and certificate only.\n\n\n\nFees are payable strictly in advance (at least 4 working days before the starting date.\n\n\n\nGroups 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\n\n\n\nThere 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.\n\n\n\nFee is payable by direct depsoit, bankers cheque or MPESA to: Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya Ltd. A\/C No. 0012342070001, Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Co-op House Branch, Nairobi, Kenya. The Paybill number for payments via Mpesa is 400222 and the account number is 1679821#your name. Contact us for online payments.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKindly fill the form details below to register for your course of interest.
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