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EMBL-EBI Highlights report

Explore our latest achievements and how bioinformatics is enabling new solutions for disease research, AI, agri-tech and biodiversity.

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EMBL-EBI Training events

20 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Accessing UniProt programmatically for students

UniProt is a comprehensive, expert-curated, publicly available database of protein sequence, function, and variation information.In this webinar, we will give a basic introduction of programmatic access to UniProt using Python,  with examples also available in R. Following a brief introduction to UniProt services, where to find relevant documentation and help features, the webinar will focus on worked examples. These will include how to search and retrieve protein entries programmatically, how to filter for features of interest, and how to implement an advanced search using keywords. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

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16 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026

Microscopy data analysis: machine learning and the BioImage Archive

This virtual course will demonstrate how public bioimaging data resources, centred around the BioImage Archive, enable and enhance machine learning based image analysis. The content will explore a variety of data types, including electron and light microscopy and miscellaneous or multi-modal imaging data at the cell and tissue scale. Participants will cover contemporary biological image analysis with an emphasis on machine learning methods, as well as how to access and use images from databases.Virtual courseParticipants will learn via a mix of pre-recorded lectures, live presentations, and trainer Q&A sessions. Practical experience will be developed through group activities and trainer-led computational exercises. Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and asynchronous communication via Slack.Pre-recorded material may be provided before the course starts that participants will need to watch, read or work through to gain the most out of the actual training event. In the week before the course, there will be a brief induction session. Computational practicals will run on EMBL-EBI's virtual training infrastructure, meaning participants will not require access to a powerful computer or install complex software on their own machines. Participants will need to be available between the hours of 08:00 – 18:00 GMT each day of the course. Trainers will be available to assist, answer questions, and provide further explanations during these times.

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13 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026

Data-driven approaches to understanding dementia

This course provides individuals working in dementia research with the skills to access and analyse dementia data. Participants will learn to apply bioinformatics methodologies, combine different data types, and utilise relevant dementia data resources, enhancing their research capabilities in the field.

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Careers at EMBL-EBI

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EMBL-EBI missions

We are EMBL-EBI: Our impact

The European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) is part of EMBL, Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences. More about EMBL-EBI and our impact.

Data resources

Explore our open data resources to enrich your research. Browse data, perform analyses or share your own results.  

Research

Find out about our research groups, postdoctoral schemes and PhD Programme.

Training

Access a wealth of world-leading training in bioinformatics and scientific service provision, regardless of your career stage or sector.

Industry

Explore our knowledge-exchange Industry Programme and take part in translational partnerships and projects.

ELIXIR

We support, as an ELIXIR node, the coordination of biological data provision throughout Europe.

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About EMBL


EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute is one of the six sites of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). With over 20 member states and thousands of scientists and engineers working together, EMBL is a powerhouse of biological expertise.

EMBL is an intergovernmental organisation, headquartered in Heidelberg. It was founded in 1974 with the mission of promoting molecular biology research in Europe, training young scientists, and developing new technologies.

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