Training

The Ensembl project at www.ensembl.org provides a comprehensive and integrated source of annotation of mainly vertebrate genome sequences, while our sister project Ensembl Genomes (www.ensemblgenomes.org) has similar data for bacteria, plants, fungi, protists or (invertebrate) metazoa.. This 1-day workshop offers participants the possibility of gaining hands-on experience in the use of the Ensembl genome browser but also provides them with the necessary background information, focussing on invertebrate and fish genomes for salmon and salmon louse researchers.

The workshop is primarily targeted at wetlab researchers, and we customise the course for species of interest and to include total beginners to our browser up through frequent users. 

Feedback from previous courses: "I have found this course very helpful. It has been good to expand on how to use the browser, what options are available and then follow the exercises to cement the presentations. Great to have a the course guide with instructions for future use." Browser workshop, Leeds, March 2014

"Very useful workshop, certainly one of the most informative and useful I have attended. Delivered by someone who was extremely familiar with the website and its capabilities, not someone who had used it a couple of times and proclaimed themselves to be an expert." Browser workshop, Cardiff, March 2014

• Learn about the data types in Ensembl and Ensembl Genomes
• Learn how to view data in the Ensembl and Ensembl Genomes browsers
• Learn how to mine Ensembl data using BioMart

Morning: Introduction to Ensembl and Ensembl genes. Viewing genes and locations in the browser. Data-mining with BioMart.

Afternoon: Genetic variation and comparative genomics.