NFDI4Microbiota und DZIF: Linux basics and scripting for bioinformatics

Increasingly, physicians and biologists are facing large amounts of data, that can no longer be analysed "by hand". In many research fields, bioinformatics contributes both general and specific algorithms implemented in software packages that simplify the interpretation of the data, or allow a deeper analysis.

Often, bioinformatics software lacks a user-friendly graphical interface. The success of programs such as BLAST or BWA shows, however, that this does not have to be an obstacle. While the use of command line tools at first sight might appear complicated, it provides excellent opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and analysis steps into pipelines. 

The aim of the workshop "Linux basics and scripting for bioinformatics" is to lay a foundation for this automated application of (bioinformatics) programs for the participants. Accordingly, interested biologists and physicians and other people interested, are invited to participate in a hands-on, in-person workshop, where they can become familiar with the Linux environment and its associated landscape, using common bioinformatics tools as examples for creating shell scripts. The last day of the workshop will cover the fundamentals of the Slurm job scheduler, specifically as used in the HZI cluster, although this material is generally applicable. There will also be time available to allow participants to discuss their own bioinformatics problems. 

The course will be held in the BRICS building (Rebenring 56, 38106 Braunschweig) between Tuesday and Thursday, 26 - 28 November 2024. The course assumes no Linux knowledge. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

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English

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Deadline: 15. November 2024
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