Introduction to OMICS Technologies: Transcriptomics & Metagenomics
INTRODUCTION TO OMICS TECHNOLOGIES:
Transcriptomics & Metagenomics
A 2-day training program titled "Introduction to Omics Technologies: Transcriptomics & Metagenomics" will be organized by the Bioinformatics Service Unit of the Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG) on May 7 – 8, 2026.
Within the scope of this training program, participants will learn the fundamental concepts of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis and have the opportunity to experience transcriptomic and metagenomic data analysis processes both theoretically and practically.
Training Content
In this beginner-level training, bioinformatics analysis processes will be covered step-by-step, aiming for participants to gain practical knowledge.
Day 1 – Transcriptomics Participants will learn and practically apply:
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The fundamental principles of RNA-seq technology
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Primary and secondary analysis processes
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Quality control, alignment, and quantification steps
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Differential gene expression analysis
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Functional enrichment methods
Day 2 – Metagenomics Participants will learn and perform practical analyses on:
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Microbiome and metagenomic analysis approaches
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16S rRNA analysis principles
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Taxonomic classification methods
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Usage of Nextflow-based pipelines
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Analysis processes with nf-core/ampliseq
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Biological interpretation of the results
Course Information
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Date: May 7 – 8, 2026
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Location: Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG), Balçova / Izmir
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Capacity: In-person attendance is limited to 22 people (based on registration priority)
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Format: In-person & online (hybrid training)
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In-person participation: 5000 TL (VAT included)
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Online participation: 3500 TL (VAT included)
Both days will take place between 09:00 and 17:30.
In-person participants are required to bring their own laptops to actively participate in the practical sessions.
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRyjOHP6OnWI-fGDFa3-XSiTUFuSVtmLH3q9zbnD56tA03ww/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Contact: leman.binokay@ibg.edu.tr
