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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 11h

Single-cell RNA-seq analysis with Python 2027 is now open for applications: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Our virtual course covers the analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) data using Python and command-line tools. Apply by 10 January 2027. @ebi.embl.org @events.embl.org 🧬🖥️📊🐍

Virtual course at EMBL-EBI. Single-cell RNA-seq analysis with Python. 12 - 16 April 2027. Virtual. EMBL-EBI.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 28/09/2026

In this webinar, we will consider the strategies that parasites deploy to evade immune detection, including antigenic variation as well as surface proteins which suppress immune cells and immune effectors, and discuss the approaches used to study those mechanisms: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧬🖥️📊

EMBL-EBI Training. How do parasites evade immune clearance? A structural perspective. 14 October 2026. 14:30-15:30 UK time. Matt Higgins. University of Oxford.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 26/09/2026

'Reconstructing ocean life: metagenome-assembled genomes in marine research', the webinar, will run on 9 October 2026 from 11:00 – 12:30 UK time: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Registration is free but essential. @samuelmiver.bsky.social @microbiomeresearch.bsky.social 🧬📊🔬

Webinar by EMBL-EBI Training. Reconstructing ocean life: metagenome-assembled genomes in marine research. 9 October 2026. 11:00 – 12:30 ( BST ).

Speakers: Samuel Miravet-Verde,
ETH Zürich and Ekaterina Sakharova, EMBL-EBI.

Speaker: Alexander Sczyrba, Bielefeld University, Centrum for Biotechnology (CeBiTec).

Registration is free but essential to secure your place on this webinar. www.ebi.ac.uk/training

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 24/09/2026

Join Emily and Conny from @uniprotkb.bsky.social as they guide you through a structured approach to access the data in the UniProtKB and Proteomes sections of the UniProt protein function database. Registration is free but essential: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 1 October | 15:00 – 16:00 UK time.

Webinar at EMBL-EBI. A guide to UniProt for students and biological scientists. 1 October 2026. 15:00 – 16:00 UK time.

Webinar speakers: Emily Bowler-Barnett. Senior Scientific Curator, EMBL-EBI and Conny Wing-Heng Yu, Scientific Database Curator at EMBL-EBI.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 23/09/2026

Our AlphaFold use cases webinar series begins on 7 October. Join us to explore the use of AlphaFold-predicted protein structures for drug discovery against Chagas disease. Registration is free but essential. www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... @pdbeurope.bsky.social #AlphaFold 🧬🖥️📊

Using AlphaFoldprotein modelsfor structure-based virtual screening of chemical libraries. 7 October 2026. 10:00-11:00 UK time. Albert Ros-Lucas. Barcelona Institute for Global Health.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 18/09/2026

Together with @blueremediomics.bsky.social and @bluetools-project.eu, we're hosting the webinar series 'Exploring and harnessing marine microbiomes for a sustainable blue bioeconomy' from 2 October – 13 November 2026: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧪🧫🔬🧵

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 17/09/2026

Get ready to use AlphaFold in practice! This webinar series, dedicated to exploring research applications through AlphaFold case studies, launches on 7 October, hosted by EMBL-EBI Training. Registration is free but essential for each webinar you'd like to attend: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 11/09/2026

This week marks 19 years since our first training course was held at @ebi.embl.org. 'A two day dip into understanding EMBL-EBI resources: understanding your data' ran from 10 – 12 September 2007. Were you one of our first delegates? Image: 2007 – 2008 events poster from the team's archives.

From the EMBL-EBI Training archive: a poster of events from 2007 - 2008 season.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 10/09/2026

Thank you to all the participants and trainers who helped us put @ebi.embl.org resources into practise at today's workshop. In just six hours, we've used ChEBI, ChEMBL, @pdbeurope.bsky.social, and @uniprotkb.bsky.social as workflows to investigate drug interactions with a protein target. 🧬🖥️📊

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 09/09/2026

'Integrating structural biology and bioinformatics to study infection: from host-pathogen interactions to therapeutic innovation' our latest webinar series is now open for registrations: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧵

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 08/09/2026

We're hiring! Join our team as a Scientific Project Officer/ Manager (depending on experience) for a 13-month term. Apply by 12 September. Virtual interviews on 1 or 2 October. Full job role, salary, and benefits information can be found on the job ad: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/EMBL/job/Hin...

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Scientific Project Officer/ Scientific Project Manager

Our EMBL-EBI Training Team has a new opportunity for an experienced Scientific Project Officer or Scientific Project Manager for a 13 month absence cover. In this position you’ll play a key role in de...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 03/09/2026

From psychology student to economics graduate, and on to the world of accountancy. Discover the journey of our Finance Manager, Robert Baines and read all about his aims within our team to make our training as equitable, accessible, and inclusive as possible: www.embl.org/about/info/c...

Rob Baines, Finance Manager at EMBL-EBI, stands smiling to camera in the summer grounds of the Wellcome Genome Campus.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 02/09/2026

Have you tried the new @ensembl.org platform yet? Together with the team, we've put together this quick tour to give you a short introduction to the new Ensembl website for exploring genomes from across the tree of life: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/onl... Learning time: >30 minutes. 🧬🖥️📊🌱

Online tutorial from EMBL-EBI Training. Ensembl data platform: quick tour. Learning time 30 minutes.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 28/08/2026

'Bringing structural biology to AI: exploring the @pdbeurope.bsky.social MCP servers' is our first webinar of the autumn series. Join Sreenath Sasidharan Nair, Infrastructure and Technical Project Lead on 9 September 2026. Registration is free but essential: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🖥️🧬📊

Webinar at EMBL-EBI. Bringing structural biology to AI: exploring the PDBe MCP servers. 9 September 2026. 14:30 - 15:30 UK time. Sreenath Sasidharan Nair. EMBL-EBI.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 27/08/2026

It's time to put @ebi.embl.org data resources into practice. Register now for your place at our November workshop dedicated to interpreting the effects of genetic variants on protein structure and function. First come, first served. Incomplete or unpaid registrations will not be honoured. 🧬📊🖥️

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 26/08/2026

Introduction to multi-omics data integration and visualisation 2027 is now open for applications: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Course fee from £975.00, inc. catering and accommodation. Financial assistance, travel grants, and EMBL-EBI Industry Partnerships discounts are available. Apply by 22 Nov

Course at EMBL-EBI. Introduction to multi-omics data integration and visualisation. 8 – 12 March 2027.

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Ensembl @ensembl.org · 13/08/2026

Explore genes & transcripts with the @Ensembl Feature Explorer! Using human BRCA2 as an example, learn how to explore transcripts, exon structure & sequences, external references and orthologues across species. zurl.co/Q5YoZ #Ensembl #Genomics #Bioinformatics

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Demo: Navigating the Feature explorer app

Learn how to explore genes and transcripts using the Ensembl Feature Explorer app.In this tutorial, we use the human BRCA2 gene as an example to demonstrate ...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 12/08/2026

Applications are now open for 'Introduction to RNA-seq and functional interpretation' from EMBL-EBI Training: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... We'll guide you through the core technology, data analysis approaches, tools, and resources used in RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and transcriptomics. 🧬💻📊

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 05/08/2026

Last few spaces remaining for our six-hour virtual workshop, 'Small molecules and their protein targets: interactions, function, and classification': www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Register by 10 August 2026. @chembl.bsky.social | @pdbeurope.bsky.social | #UniProt 🧬 📊 🖥️

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 31/07/2026

We're so excited to see the lineup of incredible science in the 2027 courses and conferences poster. We can't wait to welcome you to Hinxton, Heidelberg, or virtually at an event with us and @events.embl.org next year. Which event are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments! 🖥️📊🧬

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 29/07/2026

Meet (some of) the events and operations team at EMBL-EBI Training! Picture taken at a recent team retreat at Milton Country Park. Photo credit: Emily Pomeroy. 🧵

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 24/07/2026

Our webinar series and live training may be on break, but there's still plenty to look out for from @training.ebi.embl.org over the summer months. We have four live courses that will open for applications/registrations; save the date for your favourite: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/liv... 🧬🖥️📊🐍

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 21/07/2026

Last chance to apply for genome bioinformatics 2026: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Join us at @ebi.embl.org Hinxton, on 16 – 20 November 2026, for a guide to the technology, analysis workflows, tools, and resources for next-generation sequencing data analysis. Apply by 2 August 2026. 🧬🖥️📊

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 16/07/2026

We'll forever be indebted to Cath for the hard work, trailblazing ideas, and connections she forged as our Head of Training. Read Cath's interview in the post below to hear in her own words, how she built a 24-year long legacy as Head of our team. Happy retirement, Cath, you've earned it. 🧬🖥️📊

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 14/07/2026

We have just launched our newest self-paced tutorial! Protein domains: structure, classification and evolution: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/onl... Learning time: 3 hours Free via EMBL-EBI Training on-demand. @pdbeurope.bsky.social @ebi.embl.org 🧬🖥️

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Protein domains: structure, classification, and evolution - An introductory tutorial for protein domains

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 14/07/2026

There are just five days left to apply for our virtual structural bioinformatics training course. Here's the vital information: Date: 19 – 23 October 2026 Location: Virtual, UK time zone Course fee: reduced to £100.00 (academia) thanks to @ukri.org Apply now: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 📊🧬🖥️

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Structural bioinformatics - 2026

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 10/07/2026

A wonderful week of proteomics bioinformatics wrapped up on the @wellcomegenome.bsky.social, filled with inspiring science, great conversations, and summer treats thanks to training team members: @sophieinsky.bsky.social @charlottecourtney.bsky.social @pivg.bsky.social 🧬🖥️📊

Proteomics bioinformatics course photo. 6 - 10 July 2026. EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute. Hinxton, UK.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 08/07/2026

'I was always drawn to people, engaging with communities and making knowledge accessible beyond the lab' – Lizzie Tchongwe-Divala reflects upon her role as a Scientific Project Officer at @ebi.embl.org in our interview: www.embl.org/about/info/c... Image credit: Jeff Dowling/EMBL-EBI 🖥️🧬

Lizzie Divala leans against a glass wall with her arms crossed.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 03/07/2026

There are only two weeks left to apply for our ever-popular structural bioinformatics course, and yes, we will be covering #AlphaFold: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Apply by 19 July; course fee reduced courtesy of funding from UK Research and Innovation. £100.00 academia / £200.00 industry rate.

Virtual course. Structural bioinformatics 2026. 19 – 23 October 2026. EMBL-EBI.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 01/07/2026

New feature alert on the EMBL-EBI competency hub: competency.ebi.ac.uk/framework/ab...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 30/06/2026

Introducing our new collection on imaging data management, designed to introduce researchers to the key concepts, standards, and community best practices for managing imaging data throughout the research lifecycle: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/onl... #Bioimaging #DataManagement #FAIR #OpenScience

Graphics image showing a collection about Imaging data management, a community effort to implement FAIR principles. Image credit: Karen Arnott and Rebecca Nicholl, EMBL-EBI

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 29/06/2026

Join us next week for our #webinar, where we will discuss how to access the new Ensembl services and data programmatically. Registration is free but essential to secure your place: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🖥️🧬

Programmatic access to new Ensembl services and data. 8 July 2026, 2.30pm-3.30pm UK time

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Ensembl @ensembl.org · 23/06/2026

The #Ensembl Transition webinar series starts tomorrow. If you would like to know how the transition will affect you, please join us and the @training.ebi.embl.org team! Registration for each webinar is free but essential to secure your place: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 22/06/2026

Join next week’s webinar that will showcase key considerations for users of Ensembl sites and services throughout our transition period and beyond. Registration is free but essential to secure your place: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... #Ensembl #Genomics #Bioinformatics #OpenScience #GenomeBrowsers

Graphics image showing webinar at EMBL-EBI about Transitioning to the new Ensembl platform for genome data and annotation. The webinar will run on 01 July 2026 at 14:30 UK time. The speaker is Aleena Mushtaq. Image credit: Rebecca Nicholl, EMBL-EBI

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 19/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the sunshine this week at 'Data science for life scientists'. If you're looking to further your bioinformatics knowledge, add your name to the 2027 event and be the first to hear when next year's course opens for applications: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧬🖥️

Data science for life scientists: hands-on machine learning for biological data. 15 – 19 June 2026. A group of people stand and wave to camera at this EMBL-EBI training course.

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 18/06/2026

What happens when you take a Nobel Prize-winning AI and make its predictions free for everyone to use? A new independent report shows that papers using the AlphaFold Database span a wider range of fields than those using the algorithm alone. s.embl.org/EMBL-EBI-202...

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 18/06/2026

Applications for our virtual structural bioinformatics course are still open until 19 July. Location: virtual, UK time zone Dates: 19 – 23 October 2026 Funding options are available: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧵1/6

Virtual course at EMBL-EBI. Structural bioinformatics. 19 – 23 October 2026.

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 16/06/2026

Join us on 25 June 2026 for our free webinar 'Accessing RNA data programmatically with the Rfam and RNAcentral APIs': www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Registration is free but essential to secure your place. Speakers: Isaac Jandalala and Philippa Muston, Full Stack Developers at @ebi.embl.org 🖥️🧬📊

Webinar at EMBL-EBI. Accessing RNA data programmatically with the Rfam and RNAcentral APIs. 25 June 2026 14:30 - 15:30 ( BST ).

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 15/06/2026

Join our upcoming webinar series on the new Ensembl platform and discover what's changing, what's new, and how to access genome data and annotation for over 5,000 species. Registration for each webinar is free but essential: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... #Ensembl #Genomics #Bioinformatics

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 12/06/2026

Last chance to apply for the EMBO Practical Course 'Causality in biomedicine'. Applications close on 21 June 2026. Funding is available. Join the lineup of phenomenal speakers at @ebi.embl.org. Funded by @embo.org for excellence in the life sciences. www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧬🖥️📊🧪🥼💊

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 11/06/2026

Join us at our next hands-on virtual workshop to learn all about small molecules and their protein targets: interactions, function, and classification: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... Course fee: £50.00 Date: 10 September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 UK time zone Registration is now open. 🖥️🧬📊🧪

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 09/06/2026

Join our webinar next week to discover the recent changes to the UniProt proteomes workflow, and find out how to navigate UniProt proteomes resources. Registration is free but essential: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🖥️🧬

Webinar at EMBL EBI: Proteomes in UniProt - explore and analyse the proteome resource. 18 June 2026, 15:00-16:00 UK time

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 08/06/2026

Join us next week for our webinar, where we will demonstrate how to fetch and parse structural data using the AlphaFold Database (AFDB) APIs. Registration is free but essential to secure your place: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🖥️🧬

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 03/06/2026

Did you know that we run half day virtual workshops dedicated to using @ebi.embl.org resources in practice? Register your interest in our next resource-focused workshops and be the first to hear when registration opens. (continued in thread) 🧬🖥️📊

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 01/06/2026

Join us for our webinar next week, where we will explore tools and resources available in the PDBe GitHub repository. Registration is free but essential: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🖥️🧬

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 26/05/2026

Join us next week for our webinar, where we will demonstrate, with worked examples, how to address specific biological questions with structural data by combining multiple PDBe APIs. Registration is free but essential: www.ebi.ac.uk/training/eve... 🧬🖥️

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 22/05/2026

Prakash Singh Gaur has been a pivotal member of the EMBL-EBI Training team since 2017. Dive into our interview with him to learn how our Technical Lead keeps our users’ journeys smooth and accessible: www.embl.org/about/info/c... #Bioinformatics #TechCareers #ScienceCareers #WeAreEMBL 🧬🖥️📊

Prakash Singh Gaur, Technical Lead, EMBL-EBI. Image credit: Jeff Dowling/EMBL-EBI

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EMBL-EBI Training @training.ebi.embl.org · 18/05/2026

Our mission is to empower scientists at all career stages to make the most of biological data and to strengthen bioinformatics capacity across the globe. We’re thrilled that our open and FAIR training has contributed to this impact study on @ebi.embl.org, published by Frontier Economics. 🧬🖥️

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