Are you heading to ASM BIG (Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Big Data Conference) in Washington, DC this fall? If so, make sure to register for the workshop hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) as part of the pre-conference activities. This workshop, Empowering Your Microbial Research with Expert Tools and Resources: Unlock the Power of NCBI Data, will showcase a suite of services designed specifically for researchers working with pathogenic bacteria. Whether you are new to genomic data analysis or an experienced scientist looking for advanced analysis tools, this hands-on workshop will introduce NCBI resources and workflows for working with pathogenic bacterial data.
Workshop goals
- Gain practical skills for searching, retrieving, and analyzing genomic and metagenomic datasets with powerful NCBI resources like Datasets, Sequence Read Archive (SRA), and Pathogen Detection
- Participate in hands-on exercises using SRA Toolkit, STAT, HRRT and cutting-edge technologies for outbreak investigation and antimicrobial resistance research
- Network with fellow scientists and NCBI experts to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field
Bring your laptop! This hands-on workshop is ideal for microbiologists, bioinformaticians, public health professionals, and anyone seeking to enhance their research capabilities through comprehensive data resources and analysis workflows.
Additional details
- Date and time: Sunday, October 11, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM ET
- Offsite location: ASM Headquarters
- Registration: an additional $25 workshop fee applies. Advance registration is required, and space is limited.
Add the NCBI Workshop to your existing ASM BIG registration
- Log in to your ASM account
- Navigate to My Events
- Select ASM Bioinformatics, Genomics and Big Data Conference (ASM BIG)
- Click Add Tracks/Sessions
- Check the box next to NCBI Workshop
- Click Save/Add to Cart
- Complete checkout and payment to finalize your workshop registration
Please email us if you need help with registration or have any questions. We hope to see you there!