Bioinformatics Approach to Antimicrobial Resistance & HGT

Track Resistance, Decode Transfer—Bioinformatics for AMR & Gene Mobility

Mode: Virtual / Online
Type: Mentor Based
Level:
Duration: 3 Days (1.5 Hours Per Day)
Starts: 23 April 2026
Time: 8:00 PM IST

About This Course

This workshop explores bioinformatics-driven approaches to detect and analyze AMR genes and HGT events using genomic and metagenomic datasets. Participants will learn how to use tools such as BLAST, CARD (Comprehensive Antibiotic Resistance Database), ResFinder, and genome assembly/annotation pipelines. The program emphasizes dry-lab workflows, enabling participants to track resistance gene flow, identify HGT signatures, and understand epidemiological patterns in microbial populations.

Aim

This workshop aims to train participants in using bioinformatics tools and genomic analysis to study antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and horizontal gene transfer (HGT). It focuses on identifying resistance genes, mobile genetic elements, and transmission pathways across microbial populations.

Workshop Objectives

Understand mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and HGT.
Learn to identify AMR genes using bioinformatics databases and tools.
Analyze mobile genetic elements associated with gene transfer.
Detect HGT events using comparative genomics approaches.
Apply genomic workflows for AMR surveillance and epidemiology.

Workshop Structure

Day 1 High-Confidence AMR Gene Detection from Sequence Data

AMR screening workflow design
Hands-on: BLAST-based AMR gene discovery
Hands-on: Curated AMR calling with AMRFinderPlus / CARD-RGI / ResFinder
Building an AMR evidence table
Day 1 deliverable
One curated AMR gene profile
One cross-tool comparison matrix
One shortlist of reportable resistance determinants

Day 2 HGT Evidence Mapping: Plasmids, Mobile Elements, and Transfer Signals

Locating AMR genes in mobile contexts
Hands-on: Plasmid-focused analysis: PlasmidFinder & MOB-suite
Hands-on: HGT signature discovery: oriT OR oriTfinder
Day 2 deliverable
One plasmid/HGT evidence map
One mobile-element annotation sheet
One ranked list of AMR genes with transfer potential

Day 3 Integrated Case Study: AMR + HGT Interpretation and Reporting

End-to-end case study analysis
Resolving ambiguous calls: BLAST hit vs curated AMR call
Hands-on: BLAST, AMRFinderPlus, CARD-RGI, ResFinder, and plasmid/HGT outputs
Reporting framework for AMR and HGT
Final capstone output
One integrated AMR + HGT report
One decision tree for future sequence analysis
One reusable workflow template for participant labs

Important Dates

Registration Ends

April 23, 2026
IST 7:00 PM

Workshop Dates

April 23, 2026 – April 25, 2026
IST 8:00 PM

Workshop Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

Identify AMR genes using genomic databases and tools.
Analyze HGT mechanisms and mobile genetic elements.
Interpret genomic data for resistance tracking.
Apply bioinformatics workflows for AMR surveillance.
Understand microbial evolution and resistance spread patterns.

Meet Your Mentor(s)

Aishwarya Andhare

Researcher

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Sambhaji Nagar, MH, India, Swami Ramanand Tirth University, Nanded, Maharashtra India

Working as Reviewer of Springer Nature and Elsevier Journals. International tutor on Teacherson.com. Brand Ambassador of Bentham Science, UAE. Editor in chief of Omniscriptum Publishing, US. Recognized Reviewer of 5 Indian Journals. Awarded with 47 International and National awards for outstanding . . .

Fee Structure

Student Fee

₹2499 | $65

Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher Fee

₹3499 | $75

Academician / Faculty Fee

₹4499 | $90

Industry Professional Fee

₹5499 | $105

What You’ll Gain

Live & recorded sessions
e-Certificate upon completion
Post-workshop query support
Hands-on learning experience

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