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DESCRIPTION:We are sorry but this course is now closed\, with a long waitin
 g list. Sign up here to remain informed of upcoming SIB courses.\n\n## Ove
 rview\nLarge Language Models (LLMs) are creating a shift of paradigm in ho
 w we interact with data across domains. Bioinformatics is one of the field
 s most prominently impacted by the advent of LLMs\, whether for biodata ex
 ploration\, via [LLM-based AI assistants](https://www.biorxiv.org/content/
 10.1101/2024.01.31.578275v1)\, or for dedicated\, domain-specific LLMs suc
 h as [Protein Language Models](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-022-
 01618-2) or even “[ChatGPT for CRISPR](https://www.nature.com/articles/d
 41586-024-01243-w)”. But how are these models trained? How do we choose 
 among the plethora of options for a target use case? And how do we adapt a
 n existing model to our needs?\n\nThis 2 h course will give a gentle intro
 duction into LLMs\, how they are trained and how they can be fine-tuned fo
 r specific applications\, with a focus on their uses in bioinformatics. Pa
 rticipants will be able to get a first hands-on experience interacting wit
 h an LLM for exploring biodata. \n\nThe course will include 2 Q&amp\;A ses
 sions and references for further reading. \n\n## Audience\nThis course is 
 addressed to life scientists and bioinformaticians\, in academia and indus
 try\, who are interested in LLMs. \n\n## Learning outcomes\nAt the end of 
 the course\, the participants are expected to:\n* Understand the basics of
  Large Language Models\n* List some existing LLMs and their applications i
 n bioinformatics \n* State the pros and cons of closed source vs open sou
 rce LLMs\n* Interact with an LLM for exploring biodata\n\n## Prerequisites
 \n##### Knowledge / competencies\nThis course is designed for beginners. P
 articipants are expected to be familiar with Python (only for the hands-on
  exercise). \n##### Technical\nYou are required to have your own computer 
 with an Internet connection.\n\n## Application\nAttendance is free-of-char
 ge\; however\, registration is mandatory.\n\nYou will be informed by email
  of your registration confirmation.\n\nApplications close on **13/09/2024*
 *. Deadline for free-of-charge cancellation is set to **13/09/2024**. Plea
 se note that participation in SIB courses is subject to our [general condi
 tions](https://www.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\n## Venue a
 nd Time\nThis course will be streamed using Zoom. It will start at 15:00 C
 ET (09:00 EST) and end around 17:00 CET (11:00 EST).\n\nAll registered par
 ticipants will receive the information for remotely connecting to the onli
 ne meeting room by email one working day before the webinar. \n\n## Additi
 onal information\nCoordination: Monique Zahn\, SIB Training group.\n\nYou 
 are welcome to register to the SIB courses mailing list to be informed of 
 all future courses and workshops\, as well as all important deadlines usin
 g the form [here](https://lists.sib.swiss/postorius/lists/courses.lists.si
 b.swiss/).\n\nPlease note that participation in SIB courses is subject to 
 our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditio
 ns).\n\nSIB abides by the [ELIXIR Code of Conduct](https://elixir-europe.o
 rg/events/code-of-conduct). Participants of SIB courses are also required 
 to abide by the same code.\n\nFor more information\, please contact [train
 ing@sib.swiss](mailto://training@sib.swiss).
SUMMARY:Introduction to Large Language Models for Life Scientists
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20240918_INLLM
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