Genome assembly using long-reads
Date: 25 January 2027 @ 09:00 - 17:00
Language of instruction: English
High-quality genome assemblies are essential for understanding the biology, evolution, and functional genomics of organisms. Advances in long-read sequencing technologies, such as Oxford Nanopore, now make it possible to generate highly accurate reference genomes, even for complex or repetitive regions. This hands-on training introduces you to the principles and practical steps of genome assembly with long reads. You will learn how to design efficient sequencing strategies, process and assess raw reads, execute assembly workflows, and evaluate the quality of the final genome. By the end of the training, you will have the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions throughout an assembly project and prepare a robust foundation for downstream analyses.
Keywords: advanced bioinformatics, Artificial Inteligence, omics
Venue: Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II, Technologiepark 75
City: Zwijnaarde
Country: Belgium
Postcode: 9052
Learning objectives:
- “Apply quality control procedures to filter and assess raw sequencing reads”
- “Describe the main steps of a genome assembly pipeline”
- “Evaluate the quality and completeness of a genome assembly”
- “Execute genome assembly using selected tools and adjust parameters”
- “Reflect on potential next steps and downstream applications”
Organizer: VIB
Event types:
- Workshops and courses
Sponsors: Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum
Instructors: 
Stephane Rombauts
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