Workshops provide a fantastic opportunity to bring your challenges to the table to get help, learn from experts and others who are going through the same things as you and leave armed with new insights, tools, information and ideas to take back to your workplace.
Workshop places are limited and registering your interest doesn't guarantee a place.
Please note: To be considered for a workshop place you MUST already have an approved place at The Festival of Genomics and Biodata.
Workshop: Mastering Spatial Data Analysis: From Basics to Cutting-Edge Innovations
Tuesday June 24th 2025
11:30 – 13:00 Room 050
This workshop is designed to provide an in-depth look at the latest techniques and tools for analyzing spatial biology data. Participants will learn about innovative methods for data analysis, modeling, and visualization and how these techniques are applied to real-world biological research. The session will cover practical approaches to spatial data interpretation and highlight their relevance in fields such as drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and cancer research.
Workshop: Computational Biology Upskilling
Tuesday June 24th 2025
14:10 – 15:40 Room 050
As we are seeing many people pivot their career and step into the exciting world of data science, our Computational Biology Upskilling discussion equips you with the knowledge and strategies to make a seamless transition into this high-demand field. You will be able to ask your burning questions to professionals who have made the transition.
Workshop: Enhancing Variant Analysis and Interpretation
Wednesday June 25th 2025
11:30 – 13:00 Room 050
Clinical interpretation of DNA sequence variants is a crucial part of reporting results from genetic testing. The use of NGS has greatly advanced the diagnosis of genetic disorders in clinical settings. However, the vast number of DNA sequence variants identified in samples, including many that are novel, presents significant challenges for clinical interpretation.
This workshop will help develop and improve attendees’ skills and knowledge for interpreting genetic variants, including identification, classification, clinical relevance and utilizing relevant tools and resources.
Workshop: Crafting a Standout CV for US Life Sciences Careers
Wednesday June 25th 2025
11:30 – 13:00 Room 051
In today’s competitive life sciences job market, your CV isn’t just a list of roles, it’s your first impression, your personal brand and a tool to stand out amongst talented candidates. Whether you're applying to biotech start-ups, pharma giants, research institutions, or transitioning from academia to industry, this hands-on workshop is designed to help you tailor your CV for maximum impact in the U.S. job market.
We’ll cover what hiring managers and recruiters are really looking for, how to showcase your scientific expertise without losing clarity, and the nuances that differentiate a strong academic CV from one suited for industry roles.
Workshop: How to Better Computationally Analyze Your Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Data
Wednesday June 25th 2025
13:50 – 15:20 Room 050
This workshop will present a deep-dive into the computational workflows involved in processing scRNA-seq data. It will have hands-on demonstrations of the most common tasks and the tools available for addressing central biological questions. The workshop will provide guidelines regarding best practices for performing computational analyses.
Workshop: Common Fund Data Ecosystem as a Resource of Resources: integrating data across multi-modal biomedical resources
Wednesday June 25th 2025
11:30 – 13:00 Genome Dome
Unlock the Power of the Common Fund Data Ecosystem (CFDE).
Join this focused workshop to explore how CFDE connects data across programs, enabling deeper insights and accelerating discovery. Learn how researchers are using CFDE for gene set analysis, uncover recent scientific advancements, and get a first look at what’s next including agenic AI.
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