Metagenomic Data Analysis of Microbial Communities (MGMC01) – Live Online Course

https://prstats.org/course/metagenomic-data-analysis-of-microbial-communities-mgmc01/

Learn how to analyse shotgun metagenomic sequencing data, profile microbial communities, and interpret microbial diversity using modern bioinformatics and R-based workflows.

Metagenomic sequencing allows researchers to characterise complex microbial communities directly from environmental or host-associated samples without relying on cultivation.

This course provides practical, hands-on training in the analysis of shotgun metagenomic datasets, covering the computational workflow from sequencing data through to taxonomic and functional interpretation.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Understanding of shotgun metagenomic sequencing and analysis workflows Practical experience processing metagenomic sequencing datasets Skills in quality control and preparation of sequencing data Taxonomic profiling and characterisation of microbial communities Functional profiling and interpretation of microbial genes and pathways Analysis and visualisation of microbial diversity and community composition Confidence working with metagenomic datasets in your own research COURSE FORMAT

5 days, 5 hours per day Live, instructor-led online training Hands-on bioinformatics and data analysis Practical exercises using metagenomic datasets Strong focus on research-ready workflows WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Bioinformaticians and computational biologists Microbiome and metagenomics researchers Microbial ecologists Genomics and sequencing researchers Researchers working with environmental or host-associated microbiomes PhD students and researchers wanting practical experience analysing shotgun metagenomic data WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

Shotgun metagenomics generates complex, high-dimensional sequencing datasets and requires specialised computational approaches for quality control, taxonomic classification, functional profiling, and downstream statistical analysis.

This course equips participants with the practical skills needed to move from metagenomic sequencing data to biologically meaningful descriptions of microbial community composition and function.

COURSE DETAILS

Course dates: 26–30 October 2026 Duration: 5 days, 5 hours per day Format: Live online Registration: £400 LEARN MORE & ENROL

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