Introduction to Omics Technologies: Metagenomics
Introduction to Omics Technologies: Metagenomics
04-05.12.2026
The Bioinformatics Service Unit of İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG) will organize a two-day hands-on training program titled “Introduction to Omics Technologies: Metagenomics” on 4–5 December.
As part of this training program, participants will learn the basic principles of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and gain both theoretical and practical experience with the analysis of metagenomic data used to study communities of microorganisms (microbiota), including bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Designed for beginners, the training will cover the fundamental bioinformatics analysis workflow step by step, from quality control of raw sequencing data and taxonomic classification to microbial diversity and differential abundance analyses, and the biological interpretation of results.
No prior coding or bioinformatics experience is required to participate.
Training Content
Throughout the training, theoretical presentations will be supported by hands-on sessions, with the aim of helping participants understand and perform the basic metagenomic analysis workflow.
Metagenomic Analysis Step by Step
It starts with a biological question. Sequencing data are generated from a sample in the laboratory, then processed and analyzed on a computer, ultimately leading to an answer to the question. The diagram below illustrates the 11 steps in this process, what is done at each step, which tool is used, and what output is obtained. The labels in the upper-right corner indicate the session in which each step is covered during the course.
Day 1 – Metagenomics: From Biology to Data
|
Time |
Type |
Session |
|
09:30–09:45 |
Opening |
Introductions |
|
09:45–10:30 |
Theory |
T1. Omics Technologies and Metagenomics |
|
10:30–11:00 |
Practical |
P1. Example Metagenomics Study |
|
11:00–11:15 |
Break |
Coffee Break |
|
11:15–12:00 |
Theory |
T2. Metagenomics Laboratory Workflow and Experimental Design |
|
12:00–12:30 |
Practical |
P2. Experimental Design Exercise |
|
12:30–13:30 |
Break |
Lunch Break |
|
13:30–14:10 |
Theory |
T3. Sequencing Data and Linux |
|
14:10–15:00 |
Practical |
P3. Quality Control Exercise |
|
15:00–15:15 |
Break |
Coffee Break |
|
15:15–15:50 |
Theory |
T4. Read Processing and Taxonomic Classification |
|
15:50–16:20 |
Practical |
P4. Taxonomic Classification Exercise |
|
16:20–17:00 |
Closing |
Day 1 Summary |
Day 2 – Metagenomics: From Data to Biological Insight
|
Time |
Type |
Session |
|
09:30–09:45 |
Opening |
Review of Day 1 |
|
09:45–10:15 |
Theory |
T5. Introduction to R |
|
10:15–11:00 |
Practical |
P5. R and RStudio Exercise |
|
11:00–11:15 |
Break |
Coffee Break |
|
11:15–11:45 |
Theory |
T6. Microbial Composition and Diversity Analysis |
|
11:45–12:30 |
Practical |
P6. Diversity Analysis Exercise |
|
12:30–13:30 |
Break |
Lunch Break |
|
13:30–14:00 |
Theory |
T7. Differential Abundance Analysis |
|
14:00–14:45 |
Practical |
P7. Differential Abundance Exercise |
|
14:45–15:00 |
Break |
Coffee Break |
|
15:00–15:30 |
Theory |
T8. Functional Metagenomic Analysis |
|
15:30–16:05 |
Practical |
P8. Functional Analysis Exercise |
|
16:05–17:00 |
Closing |
Closing and Evaluation |
Who Can Attend?
The training is intended for undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and researchers studying or working in fields related to biology, molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, medicine, agriculture, veterinary medicine, food science, and environmental sciences.
This is a beginner-level program and does not require prior programming or bioinformatics knowledge.
Course Information
- Dates: 4–5 December
- Venue: İzmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Room 3002
- Format: In person and online (live stream)
- Capacity: 20 in-person participants and 20 online participants
- Registration deadline: 19 November
- Payment deadline: 26 November
Course Fees
|
Participant Category |
In Person |
Online |
|
Undergraduate / Graduate Student |
TRY 5,500 |
TRY 3,500 |
|
Academic |
TRY 6,500 |
TRY 4,250 |
|
Industry / Private Sector |
TRY 7,500 |
TRY 5,000 |
In-person participants must bring their own laptops to actively participate in the hands-on sessions.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/NoYjWQUuzB4MqiR48
Contact: leman.binokay@ibg.edu.tr
