Dealing with big data and big models in biology: current challenges in bioinformatics
calendar_month 29 Iul 2015, 00:00
Course leader
Dr. Jrmie BOURDONDr. Frdric LARDEUX
Target group
This program is ideal for those wishing to develop advanced skills in bioinformatics. Prior experience in computer science and computer programming is not required.This summer school is aimed at undergraduate students from 3th year to Ph.D. in biological sciences / medicine / pharmacy / informatics / engineering or other scientific background.
Course aim
The program developed in this summer school aims at bringing students the ability to conduct ambitious biological studies from big data analysis to extract relevant biomarkers to large scale models engineering in order to enhance biological production. Topics to be covered include different fields of bioinformatics: data processing of genomic data, optimization methods in systems biology, statistics and classification for biomarker extraction, meta-genomics and a few more. Focus is also made on valorization concerns. Workshops and visits of institutes in bioinformatics facilities are of course included.This program is ideal for those wishing to develop advanced skills in bioinformatics.
Credits info
6 ECTS A certificate of attendance and 6 ECTS will be delivered to the students.
Fee info
EUR 700: Fees include tuition, accommodation, lunches, scheduled excursions and extracurricular activities during the course. The Summer Schools do not cover the costs of passports, visas, health insurance, or travel to and from France.
Scholarships
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University of Angers
Address: Faculty of Medicine, University of Angers Faculty of Medicine International Relations Office Rue Haute de Recul%C3%A9e 49045 Angers Cedex 01 %E2%80" FRANCE Rue Haute de Recul%C3%A9e
Postal code: 49045 Angers Cedex 01
City: Angers
Country: France
Website: http://summerschools.univ-angers.fr/en/index/schools/bioinformatics.html
E-mail: summerschools@univ-angers.fr
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