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4 October 2026

Causality in biomedicine: going beyond associations

This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning, offering both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. You will learn how to apply these methodologie...

4 October 2026 2026 course This course provides an introduction to causal inference and causal representation learning, offering both theoretical foundations and hands-on training. You will learn how to apply these methodologie... EMBL-EBI
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7 October 2026

ProtVista hackathon: integrate and visualise your protein data

Visualising a protein sequence alongside the multitude of publicly available annotations provides valuable insights and perspectives for biological research. These tools become significantly more powe...

7 October 2026 2026 webinar Visualising a protein sequence alongside the multitude of publicly available annotations provides valuable insights and perspectives for biological research. These tools become significantly more powe... Virtual
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7 October 2026

Using AlphaFold protein models for structure-based virtual screening of chemical libraries

This webinar is based on Albert and colleagues recent study exploring the use of AlphaFold-predicted protein structures for drug discovery against Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease caused b...

7 October 2026 2026 webinar This webinar is based on Albert and colleagues recent study exploring the use of AlphaFold-predicted protein structures for drug discovery against Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease caused b... Virtual
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7 October 2026

AI-based structural modelling of host-pathogen protein interactions

AlphaFold and related Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods now predict the structures of many protein complexes with near-experimental accuracy, and they are increasingly used to model how pathogen pr...

7 October 2026 2026 webinar AlphaFold and related Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods now predict the structures of many protein complexes with near-experimental accuracy, and they are increasingly used to model how pathogen pr... Virtual
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9 October 2026

Reconstructing ocean life: metagenome-assembled genomes in marine research

In this webinar we will talk about: Prokaryotic genome-resolved data mining through the Ocean Microbiomics Database: This session introduces the Ocean Microbiomics Database as a unified, standardised ...

9 October 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar we will talk about: Prokaryotic genome-resolved data mining through the Ocean Microbiomics Database: This session introduces the Ocean Microbiomics Database as a unified, standardised ... Virtual
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12 October 2026

The environmental impacts of scientific computing

Computing is an essential part of scientific research. From experimental to computational scientists and software developers, researchers rely, at different scales, on computing. However, the associat...

12 October 2026 2026 webinar Computing is an essential part of scientific research. From experimental to computational scientists and software developers, researchers rely, at different scales, on computing. However, the associat... Virtual
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12 October 2026

The environmental impacts of scientific computing

Computing is an essential part of scientific research. From experimental to computational scientists and software developers, researchers rely, at different scales, on computing. However, the associat...

12 October 2026 2026 webinar Computing is an essential part of scientific research. From experimental to computational scientists and software developers, researchers rely, at different scales, on computing. However, the associat... Virtual
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14 October 2026

How do parasites evade immune clearance? A structural perspective

Parasites frequently replicate in environments in which they are constantly exposed to the molecules and cells of our immune systems. For example, African trypanosomes live freely in our serum and tis...

14 October 2026 2026 webinar Parasites frequently replicate in environments in which they are constantly exposed to the molecules and cells of our immune systems. For example, African trypanosomes live freely in our serum and tis... Virtual
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15 October 2026

Advanced search and protein analysis tools in UniProt

UniProt is the most widely used protein resource in the world, providing the scientific community with a freely accessible collection of protein sequences and functional information. In this webinar, ...

15 October 2026 2026 webinar UniProt is the most widely used protein resource in the world, providing the scientific community with a freely accessible collection of protein sequences and functional information. In this webinar, ... Virtual
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16 October 2026

Harnessing enzymatic functions: comparison of activity-based and sequence-based approaches

Harnessing enzymatic functions and their catalytic properties can help unlock green applications in industries like pharmaceuticals and agriculture. Revealing enzymatic function can be done using both...

16 October 2026 2026 webinar Harnessing enzymatic functions and their catalytic properties can help unlock green applications in industries like pharmaceuticals and agriculture. Revealing enzymatic function can be done using both... Virtual
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17 October 2026

Structural bioinformatics

Applications for this course have closed. We cannot accept any more applications. However, this course will run again in 2027 so please register your interest here if you would like to attend in the f...

17 October 2026 2026 course Applications for this course have closed. We cannot accept any more applications. However, this course will run again in 2027 so please register your interest here if you would like to attend in the f... Virtual
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21 October 2026

Using in situ cryoET to investigate intracellular host-pathogen interactions

This webinar will focus on methods of in situ cryo electron tomography (cryoET) and how they can be applied to specifically look at host-pathogen interactions inside the host cell with a focus on apic...

21 October 2026 2026 webinar This webinar will focus on methods of in situ cryo electron tomography (cryoET) and how they can be applied to specifically look at host-pathogen interactions inside the host cell with a focus on apic... Virtual
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23 October 2026

MetaboLights and AIBIO-UK workshop

MetaboLights (https://www.ebi.ac.uk/metabolights), in partnership with AIBIO-UK (https://aibio.ac.uk), will host a UK-led workshop on how public data can power AI in metabolomics.

23 October 2026 2026 other MetaboLights (https://www.ebi.ac.uk/metabolights), in partnership with AIBIO-UK (https://aibio.ac.uk), will host a UK-led workshop on how public data can power AI in metabolomics. EMBL-EBI Virtual
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23 October 2026

Ocean function and value: marine ecosystem mapping and services

In this webinar we will talk about: From functional redundancy to community traits: microbiome-based indicators of global ocean ecosystem functioning Ocean microbiome signatures Do No Significant Harm...

23 October 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar we will talk about: From functional redundancy to community traits: microbiome-based indicators of global ocean ecosystem functioning Ocean microbiome signatures Do No Significant Harm... Virtual
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28 October 2026

Automated X-ray fragment and ligand screening for therapeutic innovation in infection biology

Fundamental knowledge in infection biology accumulates at an incredible pace, revealing new molecular targets that play key roles in infection, replication, and pathogen metabolism as well as essentia...

28 October 2026 2026 webinar Fundamental knowledge in infection biology accumulates at an incredible pace, revealing new molecular targets that play key roles in infection, replication, and pathogen metabolism as well as essentia... Virtual
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28 October 2026

Automated X-ray fragment and ligand screening for therapeutic innovation in infection biology

Fundamental knowledge in infection biology accumulates at an incredible pace, revealing new molecular targets that play key roles in infection, replication, and pathogen metabolism as well as essentia...

28 October 2026 2026 webinar Fundamental knowledge in infection biology accumulates at an incredible pace, revealing new molecular targets that play key roles in infection, replication, and pathogen metabolism as well as essentia... Virtual
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29 October 2026

From transcriptomics to structural modelling with AlphaFold: analysis of the central response to stress in bacteria using machine learning and structural bioinformatics

In this webinar, we will present our research focused on understanding the core mechanisms (perturbome) employed by prokaryotic organisms to survive and adapt to diverse stress conditions. Our analyse...

29 October 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar, we will present our research focused on understanding the core mechanisms (perturbome) employed by prokaryotic organisms to survive and adapt to diverse stress conditions. Our analyse... Virtual
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29 October 2026

From transcriptomics to structural modeling with AlphaFold: analysis of the central response to stress in bacteria using machine learning and structural bioinformatics

In this webinar, we will present our research focused on understanding the core mechanisms (perturbome) employed by prokaryotic organisms to survive and adapt to diverse stress conditions. Our analyse...

29 October 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar, we will present our research focused on understanding the core mechanisms (perturbome) employed by prokaryotic organisms to survive and adapt to diverse stress conditions. Our analyse... Virtual
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30 October 2026

High-throughput microbial discovery: interfacing droplet microfluidics with metagenomics

In this webinar we will talk about: Functional metagenomics and directed evolution in microfluidic droplets Microfluidic droplet screening – Engineering solutions for ultra–high–throughout analy...

30 October 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar we will talk about: Functional metagenomics and directed evolution in microfluidic droplets Microfluidic droplet screening – Engineering solutions for ultra–high–throughout analy... Virtual
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3 November 2026

From mutations to mechanisms: using AlphaFold 2 to decode gentamicin resistance

Due to some unforeseen circumstances this webinar has been postponed to Tuesday 3 November 2026. Sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance poses a major...

3 November 2026 2026 webinar Due to some unforeseen circumstances this webinar has been postponed to Tuesday 3 November 2026. Sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance poses a major... Virtual
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4 November 2026

Strategies for computational vaccine design: from prefusion stabilisation to epitope focussing

In this webinar, we will explore the state of the art in computational and structure-based vaccine design. Specifically, we will discuss two prominent strategies: preserving a vaccine antigen in its p...

4 November 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar, we will explore the state of the art in computational and structure-based vaccine design. Specifically, we will discuss two prominent strategies: preserving a vaccine antigen in its p... Virtual
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6 November 2026

Designing sustainable systems: sustainability assessment of bio-based products and processes

In this webinar we will talk about: Microbiome of microalgae cultures during lab and pilot scale cultivation This session will explore how bacterial communities associated with microalgae vary across ...

6 November 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar we will talk about: Microbiome of microalgae cultures during lab and pilot scale cultivation This session will explore how bacterial communities associated with microalgae vary across ... Virtual
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11 November 2026

Exploring proteins in infection biology with EMBL-EBI resources

EMBL-EBI data resources provide access to a wide range of biological data that can support research in infection biology. This webinar will illustrate how different types of protein functional and str...

11 November 2026 2026 webinar EMBL-EBI data resources provide access to a wide range of biological data that can support research in infection biology. This webinar will illustrate how different types of protein functional and str... Virtual
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11 November 2026

Exploring proteins in infection biology with EMBL-EBI resources

EMBL-EBI data resources provide access to a wide range of biological data that can support research in infection biology. This webinar will illustrate how different types of protein functional and str...

11 November 2026 2026 webinar EMBL-EBI data resources provide access to a wide range of biological data that can support research in infection biology. This webinar will illustrate how different types of protein functional and str... Virtual
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13 November 2026

Science communication: dissemination of scientific results to a variety of audiences

In this webinar we will talk about: Scientific communication and reporting to funding bodies (such as for the EU), measuring and reporting of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) This event is part of th...

13 November 2026 2026 webinar In this webinar we will talk about: Scientific communication and reporting to funding bodies (such as for the EU), measuring and reporting of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) This event is part of th... Virtual
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16 November 2026

Genome bioinformatics: from short- to long-read sequencing

A guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be de...

16 November 2026 2026 course A guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. This course will provide insights and training into how biological knowledge can be de... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Closed

19 November 2026

AlphaFold for gene structure annotation

The Rigden group uses AF and other protein structural bioinformatics tools to address diverse challenges, specialising in the translation of AF for novel purposes in neighbouring areas of biology. In ...

19 November 2026 2026 webinar The Rigden group uses AF and other protein structural bioinformatics tools to address diverse challenges, specialising in the translation of AF for novel purposes in neighbouring areas of biology. In ... Virtual
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19 November 2026

Uncovering protein function with UniProt

UniProt provides the scientific community with a freely accessible collection of protein sequence and functional information and is one of the most widely used protein resources in the world. This web...

19 November 2026 2026 webinar UniProt provides the scientific community with a freely accessible collection of protein sequence and functional information and is one of the most widely used protein resources in the world. This web... Virtual
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19 November 2026

Uncovering protein function with UniProt

UniProt provides the scientific community with a freely accessible collection of protein sequence and functional information and is one of the most widely used protein resources in the world. This web...

19 November 2026 2026 webinar UniProt provides the scientific community with a freely accessible collection of protein sequence and functional information and is one of the most widely used protein resources in the world. This web... Virtual
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26 November 2026

Interpreting the effects of genetic variants on protein structure and function

Genetic variation between individuals results in a range of human phenotypes. Variants that fall within coding regions of genes generally have direct effects on the proteins encoded by the genes with ...

26 November 2026 2026 course Genetic variation between individuals results in a range of human phenotypes. Variants that fall within coding regions of genes generally have direct effects on the proteins encoded by the genes with ... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

3 December 2026

Discovery and Variant Effect Prediction with the next generation of ProtVar

Genomic variation can perturb normal biological processes through diverse, context-dependent mechanisms, making multidimensional data integration essential for interpreting variant effects. While mill...

3 December 2026 2026 webinar Genomic variation can perturb normal biological processes through diverse, context-dependent mechanisms, making multidimensional data integration essential for interpreting variant effects. While mill... Virtual
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3 December 2026

Discovery and Variant Effect Prediction with the next generation of ProtVar

Genomic variation can perturb normal biological processes through diverse, context-dependent mechanisms, making multidimensional data integration essential for interpreting variant effects. While mill...

3 December 2026 2026 webinar Genomic variation can perturb normal biological processes through diverse, context-dependent mechanisms, making multidimensional data integration essential for interpreting variant effects. While mill... Virtual
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19 January 2027

Metagenomic discovery of novel antimicrobial enzymes from Earth’s extremes

Bacteriophages, viruses that only infect bacteria, are Earth’s most abundant and diverse biological entities. Their genomes represent the largest untapped source of novel enzymes that function under...

19 January 2027 2027 webinar Bacteriophages, viruses that only infect bacteria, are Earth’s most abundant and diverse biological entities. Their genomes represent the largest untapped source of novel enzymes that function under... Virtual
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19 January 2027

Metagenomic discovery of novel antimicrobial enzymes from Earth’s extremes

Bacteriophages, viruses that only infect bacteria, are Earth’s most abundant and diverse biological entities. Their genomes represent the largest untapped source of novel enzymes that function under...

19 January 2027 2027 webinar Bacteriophages, viruses that only infect bacteria, are Earth’s most abundant and diverse biological entities. Their genomes represent the largest untapped source of novel enzymes that function under... Virtual
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22 February 2027

Introduction to RNA-seq and functional interpretation

In this course, we will guide you through the core technology, data analysis approaches, tools, and resources used in RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and transcriptomics. Our goal is to support you as you bu...

22 February 2027 2027 course In this course, we will guide you through the core technology, data analysis approaches, tools, and resources used in RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and transcriptomics. Our goal is to support you as you bu... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

8 March 2027

Introduction to multi-omics data integration and visualisation

Over the last decades we witnessed a great increase in the reliability, throughput, scope, and affordability of ‘omics’ technologies (i.e. systems-level molecular data acquisition technologies). T...

8 March 2027 2027 course Over the last decades we witnessed a great increase in the reliability, throughput, scope, and affordability of ‘omics’ technologies (i.e. systems-level molecular data acquisition technologies). T... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

12 April 2027

Single-cell RNA-seq analysis with Python

This course covers the analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data using Python and command-line tools. You will be guided through droplet-based scRNA-seq analysis pipelines from raw reads...

12 April 2027 2027 course This course covers the analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data using Python and command-line tools. You will be guided through droplet-based scRNA-seq analysis pipelines from raw reads... Virtual
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17 May 2027

Introduction to metabolomics analysis

This course will provide you with an introduction to metabolomics through lectures and hands-on sessions, using publicly available data, software, and tools. You will become familiar with standardised...

17 May 2027 2027 course This course will provide you with an introduction to metabolomics through lectures and hands-on sessions, using publicly available data, software, and tools. You will become familiar with standardised... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

9 June 2027

From sequences to structures: protein characterisation using EMBL-EBI APIs

Proteins are fundamental to biological processes, and understanding their sequence, structure, and function is crucial for various applications in research. This one-day, hands-on virtual workshop wil...

9 June 2027 2027 course Proteins are fundamental to biological processes, and understanding their sequence, structure, and function is crucial for various applications in research. This one-day, hands-on virtual workshop wil... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

13 June 2027

Data science for life scientists

This course introduces you to practical data‑science skills that are increasingly essential in modern life‑science research. Using Python, you’ll learn how to prepare, process, and visualise key...

13 June 2027 2027 course This course introduces you to practical data‑science skills that are increasingly essential in modern life‑science research. Using Python, you’ll learn how to prepare, process, and visualise key... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

27 June 2027

Exploring microbial communities through metagenomics bioinformatics

Genome‑resolved metagenomics offers powerful ways to uncover the structure and function of microbial communities, and this training provides a clear, practical introduction to the tools and workflow...

27 June 2027 2027 course Genome‑resolved metagenomics offers powerful ways to uncover the structure and function of microbial communities, and this training provides a clear, practical introduction to the tools and workflow... Virtual
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12 July 2027

Proteomics bioinformatics

This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quant...

12 July 2027 2027 course This course provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics bioinformatics. You will receive training on how to use search engines and post-processing software, quant... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

13 September 2027

Structural bioinformatics

Structural bioinformatics from EMBL-EBI Training, provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predict...

13 September 2027 2027 course Structural bioinformatics from EMBL-EBI Training, provides a guide to the commonly used methods and tools in structural bioinformatics to analyse and interpret experimentally determined and AI-predict... Virtual
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22 September 2027

Interpreting the effects of genetic variants on protein structure and function

Genetic variation between individuals results in a range of human phenotypes. Variants that fall within coding regions of genes generally have direct effects on the proteins encoded by the genes with ...

22 September 2027 2027 course Genetic variation between individuals results in a range of human phenotypes. Variants that fall within coding regions of genes generally have direct effects on the proteins encoded by the genes with ... Virtual
Course | Virtual | Registration: Open

11 October 2027

Methods for infectious disease modelling using genomics

Discover the concepts, methods, and tools for carrying out infectious disease modelling, as well as for developing models further by leveraging the power of genomics. Modelling infectious diseases can...

11 October 2027 2027 course Discover the concepts, methods, and tools for carrying out infectious disease modelling, as well as for developing models further by leveraging the power of genomics. Modelling infectious diseases can... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

15 November 2027

Genome bioinformatics: from short- to long-read sequencing

Join us for a guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. 'Genome bioinformatics' will provide insights and training into how biolog...

15 November 2027 2027 course Join us for a guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. 'Genome bioinformatics' will provide insights and training into how biolog... EMBL-EBI
Course | United Kingdom | Registration: Open

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