Training Foundations & programming
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.
- 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)
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.
| Category | India (INR) | International (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Students (up to Master’s) | ₹2,250 | USD 40 |
| PhD scholars | ₹2,500 | USD 45 |
| Postdocs / research scholars | ₹2,750 | USD 50 |
| Staff / faculty | ₹3,000 | USD 55 |
| Industry professionals | ₹3,500 | USD 60 |
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.
Interested in Introduction to Bioinformatics?
Get notified when the next cohort opens, or ask us about prerequisites and fees.