Bioinformatics for Principal Investigators

This course has been designed to provide Principal Investigators (PI's) working in the life sciences with an introduction to the challenges of working with biological data as a research leader.

Starting with a look at where bioinformatics and data science fits into their research teams, the course will enable PI’s to take a strategic look at the requirements for undertaking such work and how bioinformatics capacity can be developed from personnel through to computational needs.  It will additionally provide guidance on strategies for managing data and the importance of data sharing; how to work with computational collaborators and what resources are available across the life sciences to support such work.

During this course we will not be teaching hands-on bioinformatics analysis, but we will be signposting appropriate training resources to upskill you and your team.

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at both new and established investigators who lead a research team which currently uses bioinformatics, or where bioinformatics will be a component in future research. No prior knowledge of bioinformatics, or experience of analysis is required for this course. Applications are invited from investigators working in all settings, including academic, clinical and industrial organisations.

What will I learn?

Learning outcomes

After this course you should be able to:

• Define the potential and pitfalls of bioinformatics use in your research
• Identify your team needs in terms of bioinformatics use and support
• Develop appropriate plans for the management and sharing of data
• Support the development of bioinformatics skills within your team

Course content

Participants will learn via a mix of live interactive presentations, small group work and trainer Q&A sessions. Live sessions will be delivered using Zoom with additional support and communication via Slack. 

Participants will need to be available between the hours of 09:30-17:30 BST each day of the course.

Trainers

Please read our page on application advice before starting your application. In order to be considered for a place on this course, you must do the following:

• Complete the online application form.
• Ensure you add relevant information to the "application submission" section where you are asked to provide three 100-word paragraphs that cover your:
  • scientific biography
  • work history
  • current research interests
• Upload a letter of support from your supervisor or a senior colleague detailing reasons why you should be selected for the course

Please submit all documents during the application process by midnight on Friday 26 March 2021.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applicants will be informed of the status of their application (successful, waiting list, rejected) by Friday 9 April 2021. If you have any questions regarding the application process please contact Jane Reynolds