In-Person Course: “Transcriptome Sequencing and Analysis “
Objective:
| The overall objective of the course is for students to acquire a basic understanding of transcriptome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis.
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Specific objectives:
| Understand the main high-throughput sequencing techniques.
– Recognize and use general-purpose databases in the field of transcriptome sequencing. – Access information from public transcriptome data repositories. – Perform bioinformatics analyses of transcriptomes using web-based tools. |
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
Sequencing Service. R&D&I Building, 2 Espejo St. October 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Computer Lab 1 in the Dioscórides Building. Miguel de Unamuno Campus. October 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Program:
| Course Date | Schedule | Content | First Name, Last Name, ID Number, and Qualification of the INSTRUCTOR |
| October 20, 2026 | 9:00 – 10:00 | Introduction to Mass Sequencing. | María Jara Acebedo.
11964400F. Ph.D. in molecular biology and head of the High-Throughput Sequencing Service at USAL. |
| October 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Visit to the Mass Sequencing Laboratory. | María Jara Acebedo.
11964400F. Ph.D. in molecular biology and head of the Mass Sequencing Service at USAL. |
| October 20, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Bioinformatics Applications and Resources in Transcriptomics. | Carlos Prieto Sánchez.
70865013N. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Head of the Bioinformatics Service at USAL. |
| October 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Access to experimental transcriptomics data. | Carlos Prieto Sánchez.
70865013N. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Head of the Bioinformatics Service at USAL. |
| October 20, 2026 | 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Transcriptome Analysis with RaNA-Seq. | Carlos Prieto Sánchez.
70865013N. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Head of the Bioinformatics Service at USAL. |
Two-hour practice session
Enrollment:
REGISTRATION:
The registration deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026, and registration must be done individually through our website.
In order to successfully complete the course and receive the relevant certificate, it is necessary to complete 80% of the total program.
Price:
0 euros.
Method of selection:
Enrollment in the course will be on a first-come, first-served basis, as agreed by the IBSAL Training Committee, with 15 spots reserved for IBSAL staff and 5 for HUS staff.