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DESCRIPTION:The videos of the lectures can be found on the [SIB YouTube cha
 nnel](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoCxWrRWjqB0Om3SokgjvMGi6UK37
 bvKX).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Overview**\n\nSingle-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAs
 eq) allows researchers to study gene expression at the single cell level. 
 For example\, scRNAseq can help to identify expression patterns that diffe
 r between conditions within a cell-type. To generate and analyze scRNAseq 
 data\, several methods are available\, all with their strengths and weakne
 sses depending on the researchers’ needs. This 3-day course will cover t
 he main technologies as well as the main aspects to consider while designi
 ng a scRNAseq experiment. In addition\, it will cover the theoretical back
 ground of analysis methods with hands-on practical data analysis sessions 
 applied to droplet-based methods.\n\n**Audience**\n\nThis course is intend
 ed for life scientists and bioinformaticians familiar with "Next Generatio
 n Sequencing" who want to acquire the necessary skills to analyse scRNA-se
 q gene expression data.\n\n**Learning objectives**\n\nAt the end of the co
 urse\, participants will be able to:\n\n  * distinguish advantages and pit
 falls of scRNAseq\n  * design their own scRNA-seq experiment\n  * apply a 
 downstream analysis using R\n  \n\n**Prerequisites**\n\n*Knowledge*\n\n* P
 articipants should already have a basic knowledge in Next Generation Seque
 ncing (NGS) techniques\, or have already followed the "[NGS - Quality cont
 rol\, Alignment\, Visualisation](https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/202
 30220_NGSQC)".\n* Knowledge in RNA sequencing is mandatory.\n* Basic knowl
 edge of R is required. [Test your R skills with the quiz here\, before reg
 istering](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIyeuabd_ZOWXgI1MWHapm
 aOMu20L9ESkLDZiWnpmkpujyOg/viewform?usp=sf_link).\n\n\n\n*Technical*\n\nAt
 tendees should have a Wi-Fi enabled computer. **An online R and RStudio en
 vironment will be provided.** However\, in case you wish to perform the pr
 actical exercises on your own computer\, please take a moment to install t
 he following before the course:\n*  R version &gt\; 4.2.\n*  Latest RStudi
 o version\, the free version is perfectly fine.\n\n\n\n**Program**\n\nThe 
 program will be communicated in due time. Program of past occurences can b
 e found on [GitHub](https://sib-swiss.github.io/single-cell-training/cours
 e_schedule.html).\n\n\n\n**Application**\n\n\n\n\n\nThe registration fees 
 for academics are **300 CHF** and **1500 CHF** for for-profit companies. W
 hile participants are registered on a first come\, first served basis\, ex
 ceptions may be made to ensure diversity and equity\, which may increase t
 he time before your registration is confirmed.\n\nApplications will close 
 once the places will be filled\, untll **16/10/2024**. Deadline for regist
 ration and free-of-charge cancellation is set to **21/10/2024**. Cancellat
 ion after this date will not be reimbursed. Please note that participation
  in SIB courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swi
 ss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\nYou will be informed by email of you
 r registration confirmation. Upon reception of the confirmation email\, pa
 rticipants will be asked to confirm attendance by paying the fees within 5
  days.\n\n**Venue and Time**\n\n\n\nThe course will take place in Ticino\,
  exact city and location to be announced.\nIt will start at 9:00 CET and e
 nd around 17:00 CET every day.\n\n\n\nPrecise information will be provided
  to the participants in due time.\n\n\n**Additional information**\n\nCoord
 ination: Diana Marek SIB Training group.\n\nWe will recommend 0.75 ECTS cr
 edits for this course (given a passed exam at the end of the course).\n\nY
 ou 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 u
 sing the form [here](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 a
 bides by the [ELIXIR Code of Conduct](https://elixir-europe.org/events/cod
 e-of-conduct). Participants of SIB courses are also required to abide by t
 he same code.\n\nFor more information\, please contact [training@sib.swiss
 ](mailto://training@sib.swiss).
SUMMARY:Single-Cell Transcriptomics with R
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20241104_ISCTR
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