BEST Course on Bioinformatics & Stitch in Biomolecular Sciences

Área científica predominante do curso

Bioinformática e Biologia Computacional 

Responsável

Pedro M. Costa

Breve descrição

The course consist of a variety of classes focused on Bioinformatics in biomolecular sciences and multiple fields of applications that these can have in different types of industries. The present course aims at guiding students through these methods using a theory-plus-practice hands-on strategy open to graduate and undergraduate students of every background and expertise within life and biomolecular science.

Visão Geral do Curso

Bioinformatics and biostatistics are paramount tools in modern life science research, across all levels of biological organization, from ecosystem to molecule. As state-of-the-art computational approaches make easy the analysis of large batches of samples or multiple endpoints, biologists, biochemists and researchers from related areas can now discover intricate networks of genes, phylogenetic relationships between species, infer on the structure of proteins or other molecules and identify the causal agents of disease. The span of potential applications if huge, from environment and evolution to biomedicine and drug discovery. Even though the use and underlying principles of these tools may often seem obscure to young researchers, it is all a matter of a good start. The present course aims at guiding students through these methods using a theory-plus-practice hands-on strategy open to graduate and undergraduate students of every background and expertise within life and biomolecular science. 

Conteúdos do Curso

An Introduction to Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Using R; Introduction to Transcriptomics Data and Analysis; Introduction to Differential Splicing Analysis; Introduction to Genomics; Introduction to Phylogenetics and Phylogenomics; Mastering Protein Model Assessment and Preparation; Biomolecular Modelling.

Corpo Docente

Ana Rita Grosso; Pedro M. Costa; Patricia Brito; Cristiano Mota, Paulo Caldas, Patrícia Brito; Arménio barbosa

Objetivos do Curso

Compreender e aplicar os conceitos essenciais do desenho experimental, tratamento de dados e interpretação de resultados. Adquirir conhecimentos teóricos e práticos na utilização de ferramentas bioinformáticas em múltiplos aspectos das ciências biomoleculares. Conhecer as potencialidades da bioinformática na área da biomedicina.

Destinatários

Estudantes de graduação pós-graduação ou formados na área da Biologia, Bioquimica, Matemática, Informatica e afins. Podem frequentar o curso licenciados em outras áreas de formação que manifestem interesse justificado.

Coordenação

Avaliação

Trabalho (apresentação) de grupo final e discussão