Master Next-Generation Sequencing Data Analysis using Galaxy Platform in 4 weeks through hands-on, project-based online training with DSTC.
Data Science & Analytics
Module-by-module breakdown of Next-Generation Sequencing Data Analysis using Galaxy Platform, from foundations to a certified capstone project.
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Master the fundamental principles and concepts of Next-Generation Sequencing technology โข Navigate the Galaxy interface and configure user accounts for bioinformatics workflows โข Execute quality control assessments and preprocessing steps for raw NGS data
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Utilize Galaxy tools for de novo and reference-guided genome assembly โข Apply automated annotation pipelines to predict gene structures and functional elements โข Validate assembly quality and assess completeness using benchmark metrics
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Perform read mapping and alignment against reference genomes using industry-standard algorithms โข Identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and structural variants from NGS data โข Filter, annotate, and prioritize variants for clinical and research applications
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Process raw RNA-Seq reads using Hisat2 for accurate splice-aware alignment โข Quantify gene and transcript abundance with FeatureCounts and related tools โข Assemble transcriptomes and discover novel isoforms from sequencing data
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Design robust differential expression experiments with proper biological replicates โข Execute DESeq2 workflows within Galaxy to identify significantly regulated genes โข Visualize expression patterns through volcano plots, heatmaps, and PCA analyses
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Perform Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and pathway over-representation analysis โข Map differentially expressed genes to biological pathways and disease associations โข Interpret multi-omics results to generate actionable biological hypotheses
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Construct reproducible, automated analysis pipelines using Galaxy's workflow editor โข Implement best practices and optimization strategies for efficient NGS data analysis โข Customize parameters and troubleshoot common bioinformatics challenges
e-Certificate and e-Marksheet issued on successful completion.