Belgium
Nextflow for reproducible and automated data analysis
Date: 7 - 8 December 2026
Language of instruction: English
This course is part of a micro-credential track, which offers the added value of being akin to a mini-diploma. When following the full track, you will be able to improve the reproducibility of your research. Check this opportunity: Reproducible Data Analysis: an essential capability in modern science. This hands-on course introduces the principles and practice of building scalable and reproducible data analysis pipelines using Nextflow. As bioinformatics data volumes increase and analyses become more complex, workflow management tools play a key role in ensuring reproducibility and efficiency. During the training, you will learn to develop and run pipelines on local machines, HPC clusters, and cloud platforms. Starting with the basics, the course guides you through creating a simple pipeline and enhancing it with Nextflow’s modern DSL2 syntax. By the end, you will have practical skills to streamline your analyses and support collaborative, reproducible research.
Keywords: advanced bioinformatics, ELIXIR, programming, research data management
Venue: Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II, Technologiepark 75
City: Zwijnaarde
Country: Belgium
Postcode: 9052
Learning objectives:
- and performance”
- channels processes modules workflows) and explain their roles in pipeline development”
- modularity
- “Apply best practices for reproducibility and scalability in workflow design”
- “Construct a basic Nextflow pipeline using DSL2 syntax and execute it on a local machine”
- “Debug and refactor a simple pipeline to improve clarity
- “Describe the core components of Nextflow (e.g.
- “Modify configuration files to adapt pipeline parameters for different computing environments (e.g. local cluster cloud)”
Organizer: VIB
Event types:
- Workshops and courses
Sponsors: ELIXIR Belgium, Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum
Instructors: 
Kobe Lavaerts, Nicolas Vannieuwkerke, Maria Tsontaki
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