This module introduces the area of sequence similarity searching and focuses on how to use tools like BLAST and PSI-Search to find homologous sequences in EMBL-EBI databases, including tips on which tool and database to use, input formats, how to change parameters and how to interpret the results pages.

Who is this course for?

This workshop is aimed at researchers who need to undertake sequence searching as part of their work. Those who are graduate students, postdocs and staff members from the University of Cambridge, affiliated institutions and other external Institutions or individuals, are invited to apply. No previous bioinformatics experience is required, but an undergraduate level understanding of biology would be an advantage.

What will I learn?

Learning outcomes

After this course you should be able to:

• Describe the basics of sequence similarity searching and sequence homology
• Identify related biological sequence data across EMBL-EBI resources
• Use different sequence similarity tools and select appropriate tools for different applications.

Trainers

Please be aware that these courses are only free for registered University of Cambridge students. All other participants will be charged a registration fee in some form. Registration fees and further details regarding the charging policy are available here.

Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.