Course Attendee

Course Registration – II Genomic Week

NUPEM/UFRJ

The Course Attendee registration is intended for participants who wish to enroll in one of the practical hands-on courses offered during the II Genomic Week.

In addition to full access to the general scientific program (lectures and panels), this category includes:

Enrollment in one selected practical course

Structured hands-on training in genomic and bioinformatic methodologies

Direct interaction with instructors and specialists

Guided exercises and applied data analysis

Target Audience

The courses are intended for:

Graduate students (MSc and PhD)

Postdoctoral researchers and PhD holders

Professionals in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest in the specific thematic area of the selected course.

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Selection and Participation Policy

Due to the interactive and practical nature of the courses:

Only 10 candidates will be selected per course for full participation in the practical hands-on activities.

Additional registered participants may attend the theoretical components of the selected course.

During the selection process, the organizing committee will seek to ensure broad institutional representation, prioritizing diversity of institutions and laboratories in order to maximize knowledge dissemination and strengthen collaborative networks.

 

Available Practical Courses

Course 1 – Practical Nanopore Metagenomics (16S: Environmental and Soil Samples)
A hands-on introduction to 16S rRNA gene sequencing using Nanopore technology, covering experimental design, library preparation principles, sequencing workflows, quality control, taxonomic assignment, and ecological interpretation of microbial communities.

Course 2 – Practical Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) for Rare Disease Diagnosis
A practical course focused on the analytical pipeline of exome sequencing, including read alignment, variant calling, annotation, filtering strategies, pathogenicity assessment, and integration of genomic findings with clinical data.

 

Application Requirements for Course Registration

Applicants must upload the following documents during registration:

Letter of Motivation, specifically addressing the selected course and explaining the applicant’s interest and expected impact on their research or training.

Letter of Recommendation from the Supervisor, describing how participation in the course will benefit the applicant and contribute to the development of their research group.

This registration category is recommended for participants seeking advanced technical training and applied experience in genomic methodologies.