Applied Bioinformatics & Data Viz – 1 Day Workshop Melbourne
Description
Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session
Course Overview:
This workshop provides a clear and accessible introduction to bioinformatics and data visualization, bridging biology and computer science in a beginner-friendly format. Participants will explore how biological data is generated, analyzed, stored, and interpreted in modern research and healthcare environments.
The course covers essential topics such as DNA and protein sequences, biological databases, sequence alignment, protein structure prediction, omics datasets, and foundational data visualization techniques. No coding or prior computational experience is required. All concepts are explained in simple language and reinforced through real biological examples and guided, hands-on activities.
By the end of the training, participants will have a practical understanding of how biological information is compared, analyzed, and visualized in contemporary scientific and clinical settings.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand the core principles of bioinformatics in clear, non-technical terms
Navigate and utilize major biological databases effectively
Interpret DNA, RNA, and protein sequence data
Conduct basic sequence searches using tools such as BLAST
Understand the fundamentals of protein structure prediction
Recognize different types of omics data and create simple visualizations
Apply basic analytical techniques using real biological datasets
Target Audience
This workshop is ideal for:
Biology students and beginners in life sciences
Medical, biotechnology, and life science learners
Researchers transitioning into computational biology
Healthcare and laboratory trainees
Students preparing for molecular biology or genomics studies
Anyone interested in bioinformatics without a coding background
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Why is it the Right Fit for You?
This workshop explains bioinformatics in a simple, beginner-friendly format while still covering the essential tools used in modern biology. You will learn through real examples, guided demonstrations, and practical data exercises, making complex concepts easy to understand
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Description
Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Bioinformatics
• Meaning of bioinformatics and its importance • Biological data types: DNA, RNA, proteins and how computers analyze them • Real applications in disease diagnosis, drug development, and research • Icebreaker activity
Module 2: Biological Databases
• Purpose and structure of biological databases • Major resources: NCBI, Ensembl, UniProt, PDB • How genome, protein, and 3D structure data is organized • Activity
Module 3: Basics of DNA & Protein Sequences
• Simple explanation of DNA, RNA, and protein sequences • Understanding mutations and common file formats (FASTA/FASTQ) • How sequence information is stored and interpreted • Case study
Module 4: Sequence Alignment & BLAST
• Purpose of sequence alignment and what similarities reveal • High-level idea of how BLAST works • Basics of interpreting BLAST output (identity score, matches) • Role play
Module 5: Protein Structure Prediction
• Why protein structure matters for health and disease • Meaning of predicted structures in AlphaFold • Simple idea of how AI models generate protein shapes • Activity
Module 6: Omics Data & Visualization
• Meaning of genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics • Understanding gene expression and biological patterns • Basics of visualizing data using heatmaps and bar graphs • Brain storming Activity
Module 7: Machine Learning in Biology
• Simple meaning of machine learning in biology • How ML predicts diseases or biomarkers • Basic ideas: training data, accuracy, predictions (no coding) • Action plan review
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