Python for Biologists: Beginners Level
Unlocking the Power of Python: Empowering Biologists in Data-driven Discovery
Virtual (Google Meet) TYPE
Mentor Based LEVEL
Moderate DURATION
1.5 Hours per Day Timings
IST 04:00 PM
Skills you will gain:
About Workshop:
Python has become an essential tool in the field of biology due to its versatility and ease of use. This workshop is designed to cater specifically to biologists who wish to harness the power of Python for data analysis, visualization, and modeling in biological research. Participants will gain practical experience and hands-on training to confidently apply Python in their specific areas of interest.
Aim: The aim of the workshop “Python for Biologists” is to introduce biologists to the fundamental concepts of programming using Python and demonstrate its applications in various biological disciplines. The workshop will focus on enabling participants to leverage Python for sequence analysis, structure analysis, and pathway analysis in their research and work.
Workshop Objectives:
- Introduce participants to Python programming concepts and syntax.
- Provide an overview of the applications of Python in different biological domains.
- Teach participants how to analyze gene sequences, proteins, and transcriptomic data using Python.
- Familiarize participants with structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography, NMR, and circular dichroism and how Python can aid in their analysis.
- Explore pathway analysis and its significance in understanding cellular dynamics, reconstruction, and biomarker prediction using Python-based tools.
What you will learn?
Day 1: Sequence Analysis
- Introduction to Python for Biologists.
- Python Basics: Variables, Data Types, and Control Structures
- Gene and Genome Analysis with Python
- Protein and Proteome Analysis with Python
- Transcriptome Analysis with Python
Day 2: Structure Analysis
- Introduction to Structural Biology and Python’s Role
- Analyzing X-ray Crystallography Data with Python
- NMR Data Analysis with Python
- Circular Dichroism (CD) Spectroscopy and Python Analysis
Day 3: Pathway Analysis
- Introduction to Pathway Analysis and Its Significance.
- Cellular Dynamics Modeling with Python
- Pathway Reconstruction
- Biomarker Prediction using Python
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Fee Plan
Important Dates
19 Sep 2023 AT IST : 03:00 PM
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Intended For : Graduates, Post Graduates, Researchers, and Professionals in Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Computational Biology, as well as Professionals from Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries involved in drug development and molecular design are welcome to attend this workshop. Whether you have some experience in programming or none at all, this workshop is designed to cater to participants with diverse backgrounds and interests in biology and computational analysis.
Career Supporting Skills
Workshop Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Have a solid understanding of Python programming and be able to write basic scripts for biological data analysis.
- Be proficient in conducting gene and genome analysis, protein and proteome analysis, and transcriptome analysis using Python libraries.
- Gain insights into the structural analysis of biomolecules using Python-based tools for X-ray crystallography, NMR, and circular dichroism.
- Acquire the skills to perform pathway analysis, cellular dynamics modeling, and biomarker prediction using Python.
- Be equipped to integrate Python into their daily research and data analysis workflows in the field of biology.