We are thrilled to announce 'Data science for life scientists: hands-on machine learning for biological data', will run from 15 – 19 June 2026 at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), United Kingdom.

This course will introduce life scientists to practical data science methods increasingly used in research, with a particular focus on statistics and machine learning, using Python as the language of choice. Participants will learn how to prepare, process, and visualise some key biological datatypes, and gain hands-on experience in training and evaluating machine learning models using publicly available data.

The course will combine morning lectures (supported by short practical exercises where relevant) with afternoons working on group projects, providing independent, hands-on experience in applying what is learnt to research questions. Trainers and mentors will be available throughout to guide participants and offer advice and feedback.

Who is this course for? This course is aimed at life scientists who are beginning to integrate data science approaches into their research, and who wish to develop practical skills in programming, data handling, and machine learning. It will be particularly suitable for PhD students and early-career researchers who are ready to start analysing their own data.

Applications close: 1 March 2026 Financial assistance and travel grants are available.