Microbial Genomics Training in Oslo

Microbial genomics and metagenomics integrate sequencing technologies and computational analysis to profile microbial communities, characterize genomes, and identify functional traits such as antimicrobial resistance.

This instructor-led, live training (available both online and onsite) is designed for researchers and bioinformaticians at the beginner to intermediate levels who are interested in conducting hands-on analysis of microbial genomics and metagenomic sequencing data.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain common sequencing workflows and key file formats used in microbial genomics.
• Perform quality control and preprocessing on raw NGS reads.
• Conduct taxonomic profiling using marker-based and k-mer approaches.
• Assemble and annotate microbial genomes and plasmids.
• Identify SNPs, construct phylogenies, and interpret population structure.
• Predict antimicrobial resistance genes and summarize functional profiles.
• Utilize reproducible workflows with Conda, Docker, and notebook-based reports.

Course Format

• Lectures introducing key concepts and tools (20%).
• Practical sessions using example datasets (60%).
• Open discussions and guided analysis to help participants apply methods to their own data (20%).

Course Customization Options

• For a customized workshop focusing on clinical, environmental, or industrial metagenomics, please contact us to arrange.