Introduction to Omics Technologies: Transcriptomics
Introduction to Omics Technologies: Transcriptomics
10–11 December 2026
The Bioinformatics Service Unit of the Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG) will hold a two-day hands-on training programme entitled “Introduction to Omics Technologies: Transcriptomics” on 10–11 December 2026.
As part of this training programme, participants will learn the basic principles of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and gain both theoretical and practical experience with RNA-seq data analysis workflows.
Designed for beginners, the training will cover the fundamental bioinformatics analysis steps, from quality control of raw RNA-seq data to differential gene expression analysis and the biological interpretation of results.
No prior coding or bioinformatics experience is required to attend.
Training Content
Throughout the training, theoretical presentations will be supported by hands-on sessions, with the aim of helping participants understand and apply the fundamental transcriptomic analysis workflows.
RNA-seq analysis step by step
The process begins with a biological question. Sequencing data are generated from samples in the laboratory, then processed and analysed on a computer to ultimately answer the question. The diagram below illustrates the 11 steps in this workflow, what is done at each step, which tool is used, and what output is obtained. The labels in the upper-right corner indicate the training session in which each step is covered.
Day 1 – Transcriptomics: From Biology to Data
|
Time |
Type |
Session |
|
09:30–09:45 |
Opening |
Introductions |
|
09:45–10:30 |
Theory |
T1. Omics technologies and transcriptomics |
|
10:30–11:00 |
Practical |
P1. Example transcriptomics study (GEO) |
|
11:00–11:15 |
Break |
Coffee break |
|
11:15–12:00 |
Theory |
T2. RNA-seq 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. Alignment and counting |
|
15:50–16:20 |
Practical |
P4. Alignment and counting exercise |
|
16:20–17:00 |
Closing |
Summary of the day |
Day 2 – Transcriptomics: 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. Normalisation and exploratory analysis |
|
|
11:45–12:30 |
Practical |
P6. Exploratory analysis exercise |
|
|
12:30–13:30 |
Break |
Lunch break |
|
|
13:30–14:00 |
Theory |
T7. Differential expression analysis |
|
|
14:00–14:45 |
Practical |
P7. Differential expression (DE) exercise |
|
|
14:45–15:00 |
Break |
Coffee break |
|
|
15:00–15:30 |
Theory |
T8. Functional enrichment analysis |
|
|
15:30–16:05 |
Practical |
P8. GO enrichment exercise |
|
|
16:05–17:00 |
Closing |
Closing and evaluation |
|
Who Can Attend?
The training is intended for undergraduate and postgraduate students, academics, and researchers studying or working in biology, molecular biology and genetics, medicine, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and related fields.
The programme is designed for beginners and does not require prior programming or bioinformatics knowledge.
Course Information
- Dates: 10–11 December 2026 (Thursday–Friday)
- Venue: Izmir 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 2026
- Payment deadline: 26 November 2026
Course Fees
|
Participant group |
In person |
Online |
|
Undergraduate / postgraduate student |
TRY 5,500 |
TRY 3,500 |
|
Academic |
TRY 6,500 |
TRY 4,250 |
|
Industry / private sector |
TRY 7,500 |
TRY 5,000 |
Participants attending in person must bring their own laptops to actively participate in the hands-on sessions.
Application link: https://forms.gle/1inwGiX2Ehu3Mbrx6
Contact: leman.binokay@ibg.edu.tr
