Bioinformatics training for NGS sequencing data analysis at Institut Pasteur
Bioinformatics training for NGS sequencing data analysis at Institut Pasteur
© Sarah Michel-Anfray – Institut Pasteur
From June 3 to 7, 2024, Institut Pasteur welcomed 14 bioinformaticians and biologists working on the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data from the seven members of the Pasteur Network and the AFROSCREEN network: Centre Pasteur Cameroun, CERMES Niger, Institut Pasteur de Bangui, Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Institut Pasteur de Guinée and Institut Pasteur de Madagascar.
The aim of the week-long course was to train participants in the analysis of SARS-CoV-2 NGS sequencing data using Oxford Nanopore Technologies’ MinION technology, covering the entire process from raw data to consensus sequences.
Conceived and run jointly by the Environment and Infectious Risks Research and Expertise Unit (ERI) of the Biological Emergency Response Unit (CIBU), the Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Hub, the Biomics, the Infrastructure and Scientific Engineering platform of the Institut Pasteur (Paris), and the Genomic Surveillance group of the Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Data Science Pole of the Institut Pasteur de Dakar, the sessions offered an interactive and intensive learning environment.
These five days of dynamic exchanges not only strengthened the technical skills of the group of bioinformaticians, but also consolidated the collaborative spirit within the Pasteur Network, contributing to the ongoing success of the AFROSCREEN project.
© Sarah Michel-Anfray – Institut Pasteur
From June 3 to 7, 2024, Institut Pasteur welcomed 14 bioinformaticians and biologists working on the analysis of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data from the seven members of the Pasteur Network and the AFROSCREEN network: Centre Pasteur Cameroun, CERMES Niger, Institut Pasteur de Bangui, Institut Pasteur de Côte d’Ivoire, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Institut Pasteur de Guinée and Institut Pasteur de Madagascar.
The aim of the week-long course was to train participants in the analysis of SARS-CoV-2 NGS sequencing data using Oxford Nanopore Technologies’ MinION technology, covering the entire process from raw data to consensus sequences.
Conceived and run jointly by the Environment and Infectious Risks Research and Expertise Unit (ERI) of the Biological Emergency Response Unit (CIBU), the Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Hub, the Biomics, the Infrastructure and Scientific Engineering platform of the Institut Pasteur (Paris), and the Genomic Surveillance group of the Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Data Science Pole of the Institut Pasteur de Dakar, the sessions offered an interactive and intensive learning environment.
These five days of dynamic exchanges not only strengthened the technical skills of the group of bioinformaticians, but also consolidated the collaborative spirit within the Pasteur Network, contributing to the ongoing success of the AFROSCREEN project.