Introduction to Network Analysis

The course is now full but there are places remaining for the workshop Data Visualisation with Cytoscape that takes place November 1st, taught by Scooter Morris.

This course is co-organised by the CUSO/StarOmics doctoral program. Priority is given to its members, but is open to everyone.

Overview

The course will introduce the basic concepts of biological network analysis and provide practical instruction on commonly used bioinformatics tools to analyse and visualize biological networks. The course will comprise theoretical and practical sessions where course participants will gain practical knowledge on how to perform different biological network analyses and how to visualize and interpret the results of such analyses. This 3-day course will be followed by a one-day workshop about advanced usage of Cytoscape by Dr. Scooter Morris (separate registration, the link will be provided soon).

Audience

This course is addressed to biologists and bioinformaticians with some experience in analysing biological data. Intermediate level.

Learning objectives

At the end of the course, the participants are expected to:

• analyse and visualise biological data in networks with Cytoscape;
• manipulate networks within the R environment;
• perform and interpret results of weighted correlation network analysis in R.

Brief course program

Day 1: Data analysis & visualization in Cytoscape

Day 2 AM: Data analysis & visualization in Cytoscape

Day 2 PM: Weighted Gene Correlation Network Analysis (WGCNA)

Day 3: Weighted Gene Correlation Network Analysis (WGCNA)

Prerequisites

Knowledge / competencies

Participants should have a basic working knowledge of R and be familiar with working with and manipulating biological data.

Technical

You are required to bring your own laptop, installed with the latest version of the R Studio and Cytoscape software.

Application

The course is full.

Deadline for free-of-charge cancellation is set is set to 20/10/2018. Cancellation after this date will not be reimbursed. Please note that participation to SIB courses is subject to our general conditions.

You will be informed by email of your registration confirmation.

Venue and Time

University of Lausanne (Metro M1 line, Sorge station).

The course will start at 9:00 and end around 17:00. Precise information will be provided to the participants on due time.

Additional information

Coordination: Grégoire Rossier

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