Description
In this course, you will :
- Learn how to use web-based tools to analyse SARS-CoV-2 sequences.
- Improve your knowledge of bioinformatics and SARS-CoV-2 data analysis.
- Investigate the process of detecting SARS-CoV-2 variants in global networks.
- Learn from world-class bioinformatics experts.
Syllabus :
1. Introduction to viral genomics
- Introduction to viral sequencing
- Next-Generation Sequencing data formats
- Introduction to web-based bioinformatics
2. Exploring the pipelines available
- Quality of data
- Data preparation
- Predicting lineages and variants
- Phylogenetics and epidemiology
3. Introduction to genomic epidemiology of COVID-19
- Metadata and bioethics
- Sharing data in public databases
- Using and displaying viral genomic data