We are pleased to announce that a few seats remain for the upcoming Physalia online course: Comparative Genomics.

Dates: (online) 7–11 April

Course website: https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/course34/

This five-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to comparative genomics, with a focus on structural variation. Participants will explore a range of tools and workflows, covering:

• Genome assembly and annotation for eukaryotic genomes

• Identification of single nucleotide variants (SNVs) and structural variants (SVs)

• Functional analysis of genomic variations in an evolutionary context

The course combines lectures with hands-on practical exercises, ensuring participants develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Identify SNPs and SVs using de novo assembly and read mapping approaches

• Evaluate sequencing technologies (Illumina, PacBio, Oxford Nanopore) for variant detection

• Compare multiple genomes and analyze structural variations

• Annotate variations and interpret their functional impacts

For the full list of our courses and workshops, please visit: https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/