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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 mandatory. A basic knowledge of t
 he R statistical software is required. [Test your R skills with the quiz h
 ere\, before registering](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIyeua
 bd_ZOWXgI1MWHapmaOMu20L9ESkLDZiWnpmkpujyOg/viewform?usp=sf_link).\n\n\n# T
 echnical requirements\nAttendees should have a Wi-Fi enabled computer. **A
 n online R and RStudio environment will be provided.** However\, in case y
 ou wish to perform the practical exercises on your own computer\, please t
 ake 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 past
  occurences can be found on [GitHub](https://sib-swiss.github.io/single-ce
 ll-training/latest/course_schedule/).\n\n\n\n# Application\n\n\n\n\nThe re
 gistration fees for academics are **300 CHF** and **1500 CHF** for for-pro
 fit companies. While participants are registered on a first come\, first s
 erved basis\, exceptions may be made to ensure diversity and equity\, whic
 h may increase the time before your registration is confirmed.\n\nApplicat
 ions will close once the places will be filled. Deadline for registration 
 and free-of-charge cancellation is set to **30/10/2022**. Cancellation aft
 er this date will not be reimbursed. Please note that participation in SIB
  courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/trai
 ning/terms-and-conditions).\n\nYou will be informed by email of your regis
 tration confirmation. Upon reception of the confirmation email\, participa
 nts will be asked to confirm attendance by paying the fees within 5 days.\
 n\n# Venue and Time\n\nThis course will take place at the University of Be
 rn.\n\nIt will start at 9:00 CET and end around 17:00 CET every day.\n\nPl
 ease note that a social  "apero" will be organised on 13 November after th
 e course.\n\nPrecise information will be provided to the participants in d
 ue time.\n\n\n#  Additional information\nCoordination: Monique Zahn\, SIB 
 Training group.\n\nWe will recommend 0.75 ECTS credits for this course (gi
 ven a passed exam at the end of the course).\n\nYou are welcome to registe
 r to the SIB courses mailing list to be informed of all future courses and
  workshops\, as well as all important deadlines using the form [here](http
 s://lists.sib.swiss/mailman/listinfo/courses).\n\nPlease note that partici
 pation in SIB courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://www.s
 ib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\nSIB abides by the [ELIXIR Code
  of Conduct](https://elixir-europe.org/events/code-of-conduct). Participan
 ts of SIB courses are also required to abide by the same code.\n\nFor more
  information\, please contact [training@sib.swiss](mailto://training@sib.s
 wiss).
SUMMARY:Single-Cell Transcriptomics with R
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20231113_ISCTR
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