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Introduction to Bioinformatics: from sequence to structure

A two-week live program that takes you from DNA sequence to protein structure, using the free databases and tools researchers rely on every day. No coding is required, and every session is a practical lab.

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  • 2 weeksMon–Fri, live online
  • 1 houra day, evening IST
  • 6 modulesPractical labs

Next cohort

Dates to be announced

  • Current cohort19 Oct–2 Nov 2026 (in progress)
  • Duration2 weeks
  • ScheduleMon–Fri · 1 hour a day
  • ModeLive online (Google Meet)
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Curriculum

The core bioinformatics toolkit, hands-on

Six modules covering the databases and tools researchers use daily, ending with a capstone mini-project. No coding required.

NCBIEnsemblUniProtBLASTClustal OmegaJalviewMEGARCSB PDBAlphaFold DBGalaxyFastQCDAVIDKEGG

01

Bioinformatics, databases and file formats

What bioinformatics is, the major biological databases and the file formats you will meet. Tools: NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt.

02

Sequence alignment

Pairwise and multiple sequence alignment, and finding similar sequences with BLAST. Tools: BLAST, Clustal Omega, Jalview.

03

Molecular phylogenetics

Build and interpret phylogenetic trees. Tool: MEGA.

04

Protein structure and AlphaFold

Explore experimental and predicted protein structures. Tools: RCSB PDB, AlphaFold DB.

05

NGS data, gene expression and enrichment

Quality control of NGS data, and gene expression and enrichment analysis. Tools: Galaxy, FastQC, DAVID, KEGG.

06

Capstone mini-project

Apply what you have learned to a small end-to-end project.

Who should apply

Eligibility

  • Life-science students and researchers new to bioinformatics
  • Students in B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. or PhD programs in life sciences or computer science
  • Postdocs and research scholars
  • Teaching and industry professionals

What’s included

Program benefits

  • Live, instructor-led sessions
  • Recordings of every session
  • Workshop materials
  • Certificate
  • Online technical support after the workshop

Fees

Course fees

One fee covers all live sessions, recordings, materials and the certificate. Payment and registration open when the next cohort is announced.

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CategoryIndia (INR)International (USD)
Students (up to Master’s)₹2,250USD 40
PhD scholars₹2,500USD 45
Postdocs / research scholars₹2,750USD 50
Staff / faculty₹3,000USD 55
Industry professionals₹3,500USD 60
Fees from the most recent cohort. USD fees apply to anyone living, working or studying outside India.

Teaching team

Course instructors

ANAnchal NegiBioinformatician, CBIRT

TADr. Tamanna AnwarFounder, CBIRT

Format

How the course runs

  • DatesTo be announced
  • SessionsMon–Fri, 1 hour a day (last cohort: 6:00–7:00 PM IST)
  • PlatformGoogle Meet (live)
  • Missed a session?Recordings provided

FAQ

Course questions

When does the next cohort start?

Dates are not announced yet. Click Notify me or message us on WhatsApp, and we’ll tell you when enrollment opens.

Do I need prior experience?

No. This is a beginner course: no prior bioinformatics or coding experience is needed.

What will I need on my computer?

A computer running Windows 10/11, macOS or Linux, with a reliable internet connection. Google Meet runs in your web browser.

What if I miss a live session?

Every session is recorded, and you get access to the recordings.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. The certificate is awarded on completing the course assignment.

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