Introductory NGS data analysis & variant calling workshops (online and in-person, early 2026)

[ecSeq Bioinformatics]

For those looking for a structured introduction to NGS data analysis and DNA variant calling, we're running the same introductory workshop in two formats in early 2026:

January 26-28, 2026 - Online (live, interactive)

February 24-26, 2026 - In-person (Munich, Germany)

Both versions cover a complete first NGS workflow, including:

• quality control of FASTQ files
• preprocessing (adapter/quality trimming)
• read mapping and interpretation of SAM/BAM files
• inspection of alignments in genome browsers
• DNA variant calling, VCF format, and basic filtering/interpretation

The course is aimed at molecular biologists and life scientists who want to better understand their own sequencing data and common analysis steps, without requiring a strong programming or computer science background.

The online version is intended for participants who prefer not to travel or have limited time.

The in-person version is designed for those who want a few days of focused, hands-on learning with direct interaction and live troubleshooting.

More details and full programs: Website

[pekgio]

I like that it covers the full workflow from FASTQ QC all the way to VCF interpretation, especially for people without a heavy programming background.

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