Want to Finally Understand What Happens After Sequencing?

Many life scientists generate NGS data every year, but still feel that parts of the analysis pipeline remain a black box.

What exactly happens between a FASTQ file and a biological conclusion?

How do mapping, QC, variant calling, and downstream analyses fit together?

Our upcoming workshop:

A Practical Introduction to NGS Data Analysis and Variant Calling

• WHEN? September 9–11, 2026
• WHERE? Munich, Germany
• LINK? Website

is designed specifically for biologists, molecular biologists, biomedical researchers, and life scientists who want to gain a practical understanding of modern NGS data analysis.

During this hands-on course, participants work with real datasets and learn:

• Linux basics for NGS analysis
• FASTQ, BAM, and VCF formats
• Quality control and data assessment
• Read mapping and alignment
• Variant calling fundamentals
• Result interpretation and best practices

The focus is not on running black-box software, but on understanding what the tools do and how to interpret their output.

Small groups, direct interaction with trainers, and plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion.

More information: https://www.ecseq.com/ngs-workshops

We would be happy to welcome some fellow Biostars members in Munich this September.