Nextstrain resource

Overview: Nextstrain is an online platform designed for easily visualize the molecular evolution of SARS-CoV-2 lineages. We will use the command line to manage and analyze coronavirus lineages from a specific country.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will:

  • Know how to use the GISAID database to search and download SARS-CoV-2 genomes
  • Run a custom Nextstrain build and learn how to interpret results from real cases.
  • Understand the necessity of using data visualisation to explain better your genomic surveillance results

Materials