Workshop: Computational Biology Upskilling

Wednesday June 3 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Room 50

Level up your bioinformatics toolkit and gain the practical skills to tackle modern data with confidence.

As life science R&D becomes increasingly data-intensive, computational biology is a core capability across discovery, translational research and clinical development.

This session focuses on how scientists can upskill pragmatically in computational biology, whether to transition roles or to become more effective in hybrid teams.

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What to expect

Access the main data types through the new Ensembl: genomes, genes, genetic variation and regulatory data.
Explore genomic regions and features in the latest genome assemblies.
Browse the help and documentation for applications and datasets on the new Ensembl genome browser.

Who should attend

Researchers, bioinformaticians and data scientists working with genomic datasets.
PhD students and early-career scientists developing practical skills in genome browsing and annotation.
Anyone who regularly uses Ensembl and wants to get up to speed with the new platform.
Life science professionals who need to explore genomic regions, variation or gene-level features in their work.

What to expect

This is a practical, interactive workshop taking participants through the new Ensembl interface in real time.
Working in the browser, you’ll explore real datasets, complete guided tasks and ask questions throughout.
Expect a hands-on learning environment with opportunities to pause, discuss challenges and deepen your understanding step by step.

What the conversation will focus on

An Introduction to Data Science

Overview of the data science field
Career opportunities and roles (Data Scientist, Analyst, Engineer, etc.)
Prerequisites: Skills and mindset required

Specialization Area

AI and deep learning
Big data tools
Domain-specific applications

Creating a Career Transition Plan

Upskilling resources: Online courses, bootcamps, certifications
Building a portfolio: Kaggle competitions, GitHub projects
Networking and job-hunting strategies

Express your interest in attending the workshop: Computational Biology Upskilling

Please be aware that there are only a limited amount of places available. Attendance is limited to approved Festival attendees only. Please select this workshop when registering for your place.

All registrations will be reviewed by the organising committee and approved participants will receive confirmation and event details.

Please contact info@frontlinegenomics.com if you have any questions.

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