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DESCRIPTION:# Overview\n\nSingle-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) allows rese
 archers to study gene expression at the single cell level. For example\, s
 cRNAseq can help to identify expression patterns that differ between condi
 tions within a cell-type. To generate and analyze scRNAseq data\, several 
 methods are available\, all with their strengths and weaknesses depending 
 on the researchers’ needs. This 3-day course will cover the main technol
 ogies as well as the main aspects to consider while designing a scRNAseq e
 xperiment. In addition\, it will cover the theoretical background of analy
 sis methods with hands-on practical data analysis sessions applied to drop
 let-based methods.\n\n# Audience\nThis course is intended for life scienti
 sts and bioinformaticians familiar with "Next Generation Sequencing" who w
 ant to acquire the necessary skills to analyse scRNA-seq gene expression d
 ata.\n\n# Learning objectives\n\nAt the end of the course\, participants w
 ill be able to:\n\n  * distinguish advantages and pitfalls of scRNAseq\n  
 * design their own scRNA-seq experiment\n  * apply a downstream analysis u
 sing R\n  \n\n# Knowledge / competencies prerequired (Mandatory)\n\nPartic
 ipants should already have a basic knowledge in Next Generation Sequencing
  (NGS) techniques\, or have already followed the "[NGS - Quality control\,
  Alignment\, Visualisation](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20230220
 _NGSQC)". Knowledge in RNA sequencing is a mandatory. A basic knowledge of
  the R statistical software is required. [Test your R skills with the quiz
  here\, before registering](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIye
 uabd_ZOWXgI1MWHapmaOMu20L9ESkLDZiWnpmkpujyOg/viewform?usp=sf_link).\n\n\n#
  Technical requirements\nAttendees should have a Wi-Fi enabled computer. *
 *An online R and RStudio environment will be provided.** However\, in case
  you wish to perform the practical exercises on your own computer\, please
  take a moment to install the following before the course:\n*  R version &
 gt\; 4.0.\n*  Latest RStudio version\, the free version is perfectly fine.
 \n\n\n\n# Program\nProgram will be communicated in due time. Program of pa
 st occurences can be found on [GitHub](https://sib-swiss.github.io/single-
 cell-training/latest/course_schedule/).\n\n\n\n# Application\n\n\n\n\nThe 
 registration fees for academics are **300 CHF** and **1500 CHF** for for-p
 rofit companies. While participants are registered on a first come\, first
  served basis\, exceptions may be made to ensure diversity and equity\, wh
 ich may increase the time before your registration is confirmed.\n\nApplic
 ations will close once the places will be filled. Deadline for registratio
 n and free-of-charge cancellation is set to **19/06/2022**. Cancellation a
 fter this date will not be reimbursed. Please note that participation in S
 IB courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/tr
 aining/terms-and-conditions).\n\nYou will be informed by email of your reg
 istration confirmation. Upon reception of the confirmation email\, partici
 pants will be asked to confirm attendance by paying the fees within 5 days
 .\n\n# Venue and Time\n\nThis course will take place in person at the Univ
 ersity of Bern.\n\nIt will start at 9:15 CEST and end around 17:00 CET eve
 ry day.\n\nPlease note that a social  "apero" will be organised on 3 July 
 after the course.\n\nPrecise information will be provided to the participa
 nts in due time.\n\n\n#  Additional information\nCoordination: Diana Marek
 \, SIB Training group.\n\nWe will recommend 0.75 ECTS credits for this cou
 rse (given a passed exam at the end of the course).\n\nYou are welcome to 
 register to the SIB courses mailing list to be informed of all future cour
 ses and workshops\, as well as all important deadlines using the form [her
 e](https://lists.sib.swiss/mailman/listinfo/courses).\n\nPlease note that 
 participation in SIB courses is subject to our [general conditions](https:
 //www.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\nSIB abides by the [ELIX
 IR Code of Conduct](https://elixir-europe.org/events/code-of-conduct). Par
 ticipants of SIB courses are also required to abide by the same code.\n\nF
 or more information\, please contact [training@sib.swiss](mailto://trainin
 g@sib.swiss).
SUMMARY:Single-Cell Transcriptomics with R
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20230703_ISCTR
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