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25 June 2026

Accessing RNA data programmatically with the Rfam and RNAcentral APIs

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are key molecules in many complex biological processes, from gene regulation to translation. This complexity has led to an explosion of specialised databases. Rfam and RNAcent...

25 June 2026 2026 webinar Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are key molecules in many complex biological processes, from gene regulation to translation. This complexity has led to an explosion of specialised databases. Rfam and RNAcent... Virtual
Webinar | Virtual

1 July 2026

Transitioning to the new Ensembl platform for genome data and annotation

Ensembl provides genome annotation data for over 5000 species from across the tree of life. This data is provided freely via our web based genome browser and programmatic services. In the summer of 20...

1 July 2026 2026 webinar Ensembl provides genome annotation data for over 5000 species from across the tree of life. This data is provided freely via our web based genome browser and programmatic services. In the summer of 20... Virtual
Webinar | Virtual

2 July 2026

Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum

CamNTF promotes interactions between scientists from academia & industry. Open to scientists interested in translational research and new therapeutics. 3 talks followed by networking.

2 July 2026 2026 seminar CamNTF promotes interactions between scientists from academia & industry. Open to scientists interested in translational research and new therapeutics. 3 talks followed by networking. EMBL-EBI
Seminar | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

6 July 2026

Proteomics bioinformatics

This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quant...

6 July 2026 2026 course This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quant... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Closed

8 July 2026

Programmatic access to new Ensembl services and data

Ensembl provides a popular genome browser for exploring genes and other genomic features. While the Ensembl genome browser on the web is ideal for single genes, accessing data across groups of genes o...

8 July 2026 2026 webinar Ensembl provides a popular genome browser for exploring genes and other genomic features. While the Ensembl genome browser on the web is ideal for single genes, accessing data across groups of genes o... Virtual
Webinar | Virtual

13 July 2026

Bioinformatics for immunologists

This course will provide participants with an introduction to a range of bioinformatics resources and approaches applicable to immunological research. Participants will gain experience in analysis pip...

13 July 2026 2026 course This course will provide participants with an introduction to a range of bioinformatics resources and approaches applicable to immunological research. Participants will gain experience in analysis pip... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Closed

10 September 2026

Small molecules and their protein targets: interactions, function, and classification

Small molecules (or chemicals) play a crucial role in biological systems, acting as precursors to macromolecules, cells, and tissues. Beyond this, they are involved in cell signalling, regulation, ene...

10 September 2026 2026 course Small molecules (or chemicals) play a crucial role in biological systems, acting as precursors to macromolecules, cells, and tissues. Beyond this, they are involved in cell signalling, regulation, ene... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

4 October 2026

Causality in biomedicine: going beyond associations

This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning, offering both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. You will learn how to apply these methodologie...

4 October 2026 2026 course This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning, offering both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. You will learn how to apply these methodologie... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Closed

19 October 2026

Structural bioinformatics

This course provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predicted macromolecular structure data. Stru...

19 October 2026 2026 course This course provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predicted macromolecular structure data. Stru... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

16 November 2026

Genome bioinformatics: from short- to long-read sequencing

A guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be de...

16 November 2026 2026 course A guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be de... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

26 November 2026

Interpreting the effects of genetic variants on protein structure and function

Genetic variation between individuals results in a range of human phenotypes. Variants that fall within coding regions of genes generally have direct effects on the proteins encoded by the genes with ...

26 November 2026 2026 course Genetic variation between individuals results in a range of human phenotypes. Variants that fall within coding regions of genes generally have direct effects on the proteins encoded by the genes with ... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

22 February 2027

Introduction to RNA-seq and functional interpretation

In this course, we will guide you through the core technology, data analysis approaches, tools, and resources used in RNA sequencing and transcriptomics. Our goal is to support you as you build a shar...

22 February 2027 2027 course In this course, we will guide you through the core technology, data analysis approaches, tools, and resources used in RNA sequencing and transcriptomics. Our goal is to support you as you build a shar... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

8 March 2027

Introduction to multi-omics data integration and visualisation

With the increase in the volume of data across the whole spectrum of biology, more opportunities, as well as challenges, have been created to identify novel perspectives and answer questions in life s...

8 March 2027 2027 course With the increase in the volume of data across the whole spectrum of biology, more opportunities, as well as challenges, have been created to identify novel perspectives and answer questions in life s... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

12 April 2027

Single-cell RNA-seq analysis with Python

This five‑day virtual course offers a focused introduction to analysing single‑cell RNA sequencing (scRNA‑seq) data using Python and command‑line tools. It is designed for you if you are a res...

12 April 2027 2027 course This five‑day virtual course offers a focused introduction to analysing single‑cell RNA sequencing (scRNA‑seq) data using Python and command‑line tools. It is designed for you if you are a res... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

17 May 2027

Introduction to metabolomics analysis

This course will provide you with an introduction to metabolomics through lectures and hands-on sessions, using publicly available data, software, and tools. You will become familiar with standardised...

17 May 2027 2027 course This course will provide you with an introduction to metabolomics through lectures and hands-on sessions, using publicly available data, software, and tools. You will become familiar with standardised... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

14 June 2027

Data science for life scientists

This course introduces you to practical data‑science skills that are increasingly essential in modern life‑science research. Using Python, you’ll learn how to prepare, process, and visualise key...

14 June 2027 2027 course This course introduces you to practical data‑science skills that are increasingly essential in modern life‑science research. Using Python, you’ll learn how to prepare, process, and visualise key... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

28 June 2027

Metagenomics bioinformatics

Genome‑resolved metagenomics offers powerful ways to uncover the structure and function of microbial communities, and this training provides a clear, practical introduction to the tools and workflow...

28 June 2027 2027 course Genome‑resolved metagenomics offers powerful ways to uncover the structure and function of microbial communities, and this training provides a clear, practical introduction to the tools and workflow... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

5 July 2027

Proteomics bioinformatics

This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quant...

5 July 2027 2027 course This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quant... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

13 September 2027

Structural bioinformatics

Structural bioinformatics from EMBL-EBI Training, provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predict...

13 September 2027 2027 course Structural bioinformatics from EMBL-EBI Training, provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predict... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

15 November 2027

Genome bioinformatics: from short- to long-read sequencing

Join us for a guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. 'Genome bioinformatics' will provide insights and training into how biolog...

15 November 2027 2027 course Join us for a guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. 'Genome bioinformatics' will provide insights and training into how biolog... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

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