Bioinformatics

Transition from the wet-lab bench to the computer terminal; decode massive genomic datasets and become the "Next-Generation Biologist"!

The billions of letters (A-T-G-C) produced by PCR or Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms remain a meaningless pile of Big Data without a computational expert to decipher them. In this essential "Dry-Lab" training where biology intersects with data science, you will learn to navigate global biological databases (NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt) like a seasoned professional. Master the BLAST algorithm to align and compare genetic sequences, construct complex Phylogenetic Trees to map evolutionary relationships, and flawlessly analyze data in FASTA formats. In the most critical segment of the course, learn how to computationally design your own primers and probes with zero error (In-Silico Primer Design) before ever stepping foot back into the wet lab. Add the immense power of computational biology and data mining to your skill set, and elevate your career to the highly paid, most demanded expert level in modern R&D centers.