Vivofold Vedicgen · Workshops
Short, hands-on workshops
14 workshops of one or two days: online for computational topics, in person for bench techniques. A fast way to learn one method well, with a certificate of participation.
Workshops
14 workshops
Molecular Docking with AutoDock Vina
- Preparing a protein and ligand
- Defining the search box
- Running Vina and reading scores
- Redocking as validation
You will: Dock a ligand, validate the protocol by redocking and visualise the interactions.
RNA-seq Analysis in a Weekend (Galaxy)
- FASTQ quality control
- Alignment and counting
- DESeq2 in Galaxy
- Volcano plots and enrichment
You will: Run a complete differential-expression analysis without writing code.
Python for Biologists: First Steps
- Variables and strings with DNA
- Loops and functions
- Reading a FASTA file
- A first plot
You will: Write your first Python scripts to analyse sequences.
AlphaFold & Protein Structure Essentials
- Reading a PDB entry
- AlphaFold DB models
- pLDDT and PAE
- Comparing structures
You will: Find, read and judge experimental and predicted structures.
Introduction to Single-Cell Analysis
- Single-cell data structures
- QC and normalisation
- Clustering and UMAP
- Marker genes
You will: Cluster and annotate a small public single-cell dataset.
Linux Command Line Crash Course
- Navigating files
- Viewing large files
- Pipes and grep
- A first script
You will: Use the command line confidently for bioinformatics files.
Publication Figures with R and ggplot2
- Choosing a chart
- ggplot2 essentials
- Accessible colour
- Multi-panel figures
You will: Rebuild a figure from your own work to journal standard.
GIS for Life Scientists with QGIS
- Vector and raster data
- Projections
- Spatial joins
- Making a map
You will: Make a clear, correct map from field or survey data.
AI Tools for Researchers, Used Responsibly
- How LLMs work and fail
- Literature search with citations
- Checking AI output
- Privacy and policy
You will: Use AI assistants productively and verify their output.
Writing Your First Research Paper
- Structure of a paper
- Writing methods and results
- Figures and references
- Choosing a journal
You will: Leave with an outline and a revised methods section of your paper.
Hands-on PCR & Gel Electrophoresis
- Setting up PCR with controls
- Casting and running a gel
- Imaging and size estimation
- Troubleshooting
You will: Amplify a target and analyse it on a gel yourself.
Aseptic Technique & Media Preparation
- Sterilisation
- Media preparation
- Aseptic transfer
- Streaking for pure culture
You will: Prepare media and work aseptically with confidence.
Hands-on ELISA in a Day
- Sandwich ELISA set-up
- Standards and controls
- Plate reading
- Curve fitting
You will: Run and analyse a sandwich ELISA yourself.
qPCR Data Analysis & MIQE
- Efficiency and standard curves
- ΔΔCt and Pfaffl
- Reference genes
- MIQE reporting
You will: Analyse your own qPCR data correctly and report it.
Fees exclude 18% GST. Workshop dates are announced to registered participants; register interest and we will e-mail you the next date for your workshop.
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Yes, a Vedicgen certificate of participation with a verification ID.
Yes. Any workshop can run on your campus or online for your students. See the institutions page.
Most use free web tools or the Nayancode Workbench in the browser; set-up instructions are sent beforehand when software is needed.