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DESCRIPTION:## Overview\nThis course will cover the metagenomics data analy
 sis workflow from data generation to downstream analysis. Participants wil
 l explore the tools to manage\, share\, analyze and interpret metagenomics
  data. The content will include issues of data quality control and how to 
 process the data until publication.  \n\nBoth targeted marker-gene (e.g.\,
  16S) and whole-genome shotgun (WGS) approaches will be covered. Discussio
 ns will also explore considerations when selecting the sequencing options 
 (long or short reads)\, exploring targeted data to OTUs or ASVs\, assembli
 ng and binning metagenomics data\, the analyses that can be carried out\, 
 and what downstream analyses options and tools are available. \n\n## Audie
 nce\nThis course is designed for PhD students\, postdoctoral and other res
 earchers in the life sciences from both academia and industry who are work
 ing in the field of metagenomics and are currently in the early stages of 
 data preparation or data analysis. \n\n## Learning outcomes\nAt the end of
  the course\, the participants are expected to: \n- **Define** the concept
 s of metagenomics \n- **Interpret** and **compare** the two main methods (
 targeted vs whole genome) \n- **Execute** QC and cleaning of the data \n- 
 **Distinguish** about various databases and pipelines \n- **Evaluate** the
  results of the pipelines \n- **Describe** downstream analysis options \n\
 n\n \n\n\n## Prerequisites\n##### Knowledge / competencies\n\nThis course 
 is part of the SIB [**Omics Data Analysis**](https://www.sib.swiss/trainin
 g/learning-paths?path=omics-data-analysis) learning path. To get the most 
 out of this course\, you should meet the learning outcomes of [First Steps
  with R in Life Sciences](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/FSWRR) and
  either [First Steps with UNIX in Life Sciences](https://www.sib.swiss/tra
 ining/course/20240912_FSWU) or the e-learning course [UNIX Fundamentals](h
 ttps://www.sib.swiss/training/course/2012_UNIXF).\n\nSpecifically\, partic
 ipants should be familiar with Rstudio\, how to install a library\, matrix
  and data frame manipulation\, import and export data from text files. In 
 case of doubt\, evaluate your R skills with this [quiz](https://docs.googl
 e.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIyeuabd_ZOWXgI1MWHapmaOMu20L9ESkLDZiWnpmkpujyOg/v
 iewform?usp=sf_link)\, before registering.\n\n \n##### Technical\nYou are 
 required to bring your own laptop with the latest [R](https://www.r-projec
 t.org/) and [RStudio](https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/) 
 versions installed. \n\n## Schedule - CET time zone\n\nThe course will sta
 rt at 9:00 and end around 17:00. \n\nDay1am: General introduction to the t
 opic and Unix/R reminder \n\nDay1pm: Sequencing options and QC (short/long
  reads) \n\nDay2am: 16S analysis with DADA2 \n\nDay2pm: 16S downstream ana
 lysis \n\nDay3am: WGS assembly/binning with nfcore-mag \n\nDay3pm: WGS dow
 nstream analysis \n\n## Application\nThe registration fees for academics a
 re **300 CHF** and **1500 CHF** for for-profit companies.\n\n\nWhile parti
 cipants are registered on a first come\, first served basis\, exceptions m
 ay be made to ensure diversity and equity\, which may increase the time be
 fore your registration is confirmed.\n\nYou will be informed by email of y
 our registration confirmation. Upon reception of the confirmation email\, 
 participants will be asked to confirm attendance by paying the fees within
  5 days.\n\nApplications close on *28/04/2026*. Deadline for free-of-charg
 e cancellation is set to *24/04/2026*. Cancellation after this date will n
 ot be reimbursed. Please note that participation in SIB courses is subject
  to our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-cond
 itions).\n\n## Venue and Time\n\nThis course will take place at the Univer
 sity of Fribourg.\n\nThe course will start at 9:00 and end around 17:00. P
 recise information will be provided to the participants in due time.\n\n\n
 ## Additional information\nCoordination: Valeria Di Cola\, SIB Training Gr
 oup.\n\nA **Certificate of Attendance** will be sent provided you were pre
 sent at the course\, whereas a **Certificate of Achievement** recommending
  0.75 ECTS will be sent provided you passed the exam.\n\nYou are welcome t
 o register to the SIB courses mailing list to be informed of all future co
 urses and workshops\, as well as all important deadlines using the form [h
 ere](https://lists.sib.swiss/postorius/lists/courses.lists.sib.swiss/).\n\
 nPlease note that participation in SIB courses is subject to our [general 
 conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\nSIB a
 bides by the [ELIXIR Code of Conduct](https://elixir-europe.org/events/cod
 e-of-conduct). Participants of SIB courses are also required to abide by t
 he same code.\n\nFor more information\, please contact [training@sib.swiss
 ](mailto://training@sib.swiss).
SUMMARY:Introduction to Metagenomics Data Analysis of Microbial Communities
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20260504_MEMIC
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