Introduction to Bioinformatics for Biomedical Research
Objective:
The overall objective of the course is for students to acquire a basic understanding of the potential applications of bioinformatics in biomedical research.
Specific objectives:
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the various applications of bioinformatics in recent years.
Recognize and use general-purpose databases in the field of bioinformatics.
Access information from public omics data repositories.
Learn about the basic resources available to continue your education in bioinformatics.
Date:
November 12–13, 2025
Location:
Computer Lab. School of Nursing and Physical Therapy. Miguel de Unamuno Campus.
Speakers:
- Dr. Carlos Prieto Sánchez. Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and head of the Bioinformatics Service at USAL.
- Dr. María Jara Acevedo. Ph.D. in molecular biology and head of the High-Throughput Sequencing Service at USAL.
Program:
| Date and Time | Content | Instructor |
| November 12, 2025
9:30 – 10:00 |
Introduction to Bioinformatics. | Dr. Carlos Prieto Sánchez. |
| November 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Introduction to High-Throughput Sequencing. | Dr. Maria Jara Acebedo. |
| November 12, 2025
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Bioinformatics Applications and Resources in Genomics. | Dr. Carlos Prieto Sánchez. |
| November 12, 2025
1:00 PM–2:30 PM |
Practical exercises. | |
| November 13, 2025
9:30 – 10:00 |
Access to experimental genomics/transcriptomics data. | Dr. Carlos Prieto Sánchez. |
| November 13, 2025
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |
Visualization and Analysis of Biological Systems. | Dr. Carlos Prieto Sánchez. |
| November 13, 2025
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. |
Practicum. |
Enrollment:
REGISTRATION:
(NOTE: HUS personnel not affiliated to IBSAL are advised to register through the GESTION@ training application).
The pre-registration deadline is Friday, November 11, 2025. Please register 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.
Please note that you will only be considered enrolled in the course once you receive the confirmation email, as there is a limit of 15 spots.
Method of selection:
Enrollment in the course will be carried out in strict order of enrollment (in courses with high demand, preference will be given to IBSAL personnel), according to the agreement of the IBSAL Training Commission.