EMBL-EBI: Introduction to EMBL-EBI resources BeginnersPrerequisites
This event provides an introduction to the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) resources. During the workshop we will introduce ways to navigate the EMBL-EBI website, search EMBL-EBI database resources and explore our bioinformatics tools, including sequence searching and alignment tools. It will also highlight additional resources such as Train Online.
Also note: If you wish to learn any specific information about particular EMBL-EBI resources, then we will be running a series of separate short introductions later in the year, which will be bookable separately (see Related Courses below).
Please note that if you are not eligible for a University of Cambridge Raven account you will need to book by linking here.
- The workshop is aimed at PhD, post-doctoral researchers and principle investigators working in wet-lab biology. Participants who are looking for a basic introduction to the bioinformatics resources offered by the EMBL-EBI and want to know more about accessing biological data and tools.
- Graduate students, Postdocs and Staff members from the University of Cambridge, Affiliated Institutions and other external Institutions or individuals
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here
- Further details regarding the charging policy are available here
- Basic computing skills
- Graduate level in Life Sciences
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 5 Jun 2015 09:30 - 12:30 | 09:30 - 12:30 | Bioinformatics Training Room, Craik-Marshall Building | map | Laura Emery, Francis Rowland |
To gain an overview of the service offered at the EMBL-EBI, possibly with a view to attending some of the more targeted sessions that will follow (see Related Courses, below).
After this course you should be able to:
- Navigate the EMBL-EBI website to locate tools, databases and resources of internet
- Utilize EMBL-EBI Search to locate relevant data and information
- Follow hyperlinks through various resources to access additional information
- Relate examples and use cases back to participant’s own research
- Know how to contact the EMBL-EBI Helpdesk and access Train Online materials
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
One half day session
A number of times per year
- EMBL-EBI: Transcriptomics Data and Tools (ONLINE LIVE TRAINING)
- EMBL-EBI: Interactions & Pathways - Reactome
- EMBL-EBI: Network Analysis with Cytoscape (ONLINE LIVE TRAINING)
Booking / availability