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:
The registration deadline is Friday, October 16, 2026, and registration must be done individually through our website.
There are 20 spots available and 5 reserve spots. A total of up to 25 registrants will be accepted.
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, in accordance with the decision of the IBSAL Training Committee.