
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Detection and Analysis Workshop
Decode Genetic Variation—From Raw Reads to SNP!
Skills you will gain:
About Workshop:
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are among the most significant genetic markers used in genomics for identifying genetic variation. With the rapid growth of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, the ability to detect and analyze SNPs has become essential in medical research, agricultural biotechnology, and evolutionary studies.
Aim: This 3-day deep tech workshop aims to provide hands-on training in SNP detection using NGS data, familiarize participants with real-world tools like Galaxy and GATK pipelines, and equip them with bioinformatics techniques for variant analysis.
Workshop Objectives:
- Understand the principles and significance of SNPs in genomics
- Perform hands-on SNP identification using real-world NGS data
- Use bioinformatics tools like Galaxy, IGV, and GATK for variant analysis
- Learn data preprocessing and quality control of NGS reads
- Explore SNP databases and interpret results for downstream applications
What you will learn?
Day 1: Introduction to SNPs and Genomic Variation
- Introduction to SNPs and their biological significance
- SNP identification using NGS data
- Real-world applications and case studies
- Exploration of SNP databases: dbSNP, Ensembl, GWAS Catalog
- Hands-on: Interpreting VCF files and exploring public SNP databases
Day 2: NGS Data Processing and SNP Calling
- Fetching and preprocessing NGS datasets from public repositories
- Basics of sequencing data quality control and error correction
- Read alignment and SNP detection workflow
- Hands-on: FastQC, MultiQC, trimming with fastp/Trimmomatic, alignment using BWA, SNP calling using SAMtools/bcftools
Day 3: Reproducible Variant Analysis and Visualization
- Using Galaxy tools for SNP detection
- Visualizing variants in IGV
- Understanding and implementing the GATK pipeline
- Variant filtering and annotation overview
- Hands-on: Galaxy-based workflow execution, IGV inspection, and GATK HaplotypeCaller demonstration
Mentor Profile
Fee Plan
Important Dates
04 May 2026 Indian Standard Timing 7:00 PM
04 May 2026 to 06 May 2026 Indian Standard Timing 8:00 PM
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Intended For :
- Undergraduate degree in Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Genomics, or related Life Sciences fields.
- Professionals in medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical R&D, and agricultural genomics.
- Individuals with a keen interest in genetics, data science, or computational biology.
Career Supporting Skills
Workshop Outcomes
- Genomics & NGS-based Research Labs
- Biotechnology and Pharma Companies
- Precision Medicine Startups
- Public Health and Cancer Genomics Programs
- AI-powered Medical Diagnostics Firms
- Academic & Industrial R&D Projects
