📌About the Event

WGS Analysis Online Workshop 2026 is a 4-day online certificate training program focused on Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) analysis using real human and animal genome datasets. The workshop teaches participants how to move from raw sequencing data to biological interpretation through practical training in quality control, alignment, variant calling, SNP/INDEL analysis, genome visualization, and annotation. It is designed for life science students, researchers, faculty members, clinicians, and biotech professionals who want hands-on exposure to modern NGS and genomics workflows.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Mode of conduct: Online live workshop
• Duration: 4 days
• Platform: Zoom live sessions
• Session format: 60–90 minutes live training daily with trainer support and live Q&A
• Workshop type: Hands-on certificate training
• Key learning areas:
  • Whole Genome Sequencing and NGS basics
  • FASTQ, BAM, and VCF file formats
  • Data quality control and trimming
  • Alignment and de novo assembly
  • Variant calling
  • SNP and INDEL analysis
  • Variant annotation and effect prediction
  • Genome visualization using IGV
  • WGS workflow execution using Galaxy Webserver
• Tools covered: Galaxy Webserver, IGV, QC tools, alignment tools, variant calling pipelines, and annotation databases.

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📅 Important Dates

• Workshop dates: 27 July 2026 to 30 July 2026
• Daily session timing: 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM IST
• Mode: Online via Zoom

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibility:
  • Open to B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. students in life sciences
  • Suitable for faculty members in genetics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology
  • Open to students from microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacy, pharmaceutical chemistry, plant science, biomedical technology, and life sciences
  • Relevant for biotech and pharma R&D scientists, bioinformatics analysts, academic researchers, genomics data scientists, clinicians, pathologists, medical geneticists, and hospital lab scientists
  • No prior experience in WGS or bioinformatics is required, as the program starts from the basics
• Rules:
  • Participants must register for the workshop before attending
  • Participants should attend live Zoom sessions
  • Participants need access to a laptop or desktop with internet
  • Participants are expected to perform hands-on analysis tasks during the training
  • The registration is mentioned as non-refundable and non-transferable

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• BDG Lifesciences certificate of completion with unique barcode
• Hands-on experience with real human and animal genome datasets
• Training in end-to-end WGS analysis workflow
• Exposure to Galaxy Webserver and IGV
• Session recordings for revision
• Live Q&A and error troubleshooting support
• Practical skills useful for research, clinical genomics, molecular diagnostics, biotech, pharma, and bioinformatics roles