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DESCRIPTION:## Overview\nRecent advances in omics technologies allow us to 
 grasp the complexity of the immune system\, but data analysis and interpre
 tation remain highly challenging. Data scientists require a basic understa
 nding of immunology and associated methods to collaborate effectively and 
 efficiently in immunological research projects. \n\nIn this one-day course
  we aim to close knowledge gaps and promote a general understanding of the
  immune system. We will focus on immune cells and their functions\, as wel
 l as on methods commonly applied in immunology that require bioinformatic 
 expertise. Moreover\, we will present ongoing projects and highlight commo
 n challenges encountered by bioinformaticians and researchers in the field
  of immunology. \n\n This course will **not** go into detail of the analys
 is of the different datasets\, but rather provides an overview over the bi
 oinformatics methods used in immunology. \n## Audience\nThis course is add
 ressed to life scientists and bioinformaticians\, from academia or indus
 try\, with little to no knowledge in immunology who are or will be worki
 ng with immunological datasets.   \n\n\n## Learning outcomes\nAt the end o
 f the course\, the participants are expected to:\n* list the different cel
 l types of the immune system and their function.  \n\n* appreciate the com
 plexity of the immune system and overlaps with other systems. \n\n* plan a
 n immunological experiment / judge the quality of the experimental setup. 
 \n\n* explain how to analyze different types of data\, what the data looks
  like\, and what pitfalls can occur during analysis. \n\n## Prerequisites\
 n##### Knowledge / competencies\nThis course is designed for beginners in 
 R. The competences and knowledge levels required correspond to those taugh
 t in courses such as: First Steps with R in Life Sciences or Introduction 
 to statistics with R.  \n\nEvaluate your R skills with the following [self
 -assessment](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIyeuabd_ZOWXgI1MWH
 apmaOMu20L9ESkLDZiWnpmkpujyOg/viewform).\n\n##### Technical\nYou are requi
 red to bring your own laptop with a Wi-Fi connection\, and the following s
 oftware installed PRIOR to the course: R\, R Studio. A list of packages wi
 ll be provided in due time.\n\n## Schedule - CET time zone\n\n9:15 - 10:30
  	 Introduction into the immune system  \n\n10:30 - 10:45 	 Coffee Break \
 n\n10:45 - 11:30 	 Systems immunology – embracing the complexity of the 
 immune system  \n\n11:30 - 12:15 	 Flow cytometry in Biomedical Research  
 \n\n12:15 - 13:15 	 Lunch  \n\n13:15 - 14:45 	 Methods commonly used in im
 munology and how to analyze the data (e.g. RNA sequencing\, spacial sequen
 cing\, RCR/BCR analysis) \n\n14:45 - 15:00 	 Coffee Break \n\n15:00 - 16:4
 5 	 Hands on: Totalseq /Citeseq  \n\n16:45 - 17:30 	 Current research topi
 cs\, methods\, and problems  \n\n## Application\nThe registration fees for
  academics are **100 CHF** and **500 CHF** for for-profit companies.\n\nYo
 u will be informed by email of your registration confirmation. Upon recept
 ion of the confirmation email\, participants will be asked to confirm atte
 ndance by paying the fees within 5 days.\n\nDeadline for free-of-charge ca
 ncellation is set to *11/10/2024*. Cancellation after this date will not b
 e reimbursed. Please note that participation in SIB courses is subject to 
 our [general conditions](https://www.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditio
 ns).\n\n## Venue and Time\nThis course will take place at the University o
 f Bern. \n\nThis course will start at 9:15 and end around 17:30. \n\nPreci
 se information will be provided to the participants on due time. \n\n\n## 
 Additional information\nCoordination:  Valeria Di Cola\, SIB Training grou
 p.\n\nWe will recommend 0.25 ECTS credits for this course (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 courses and workshops\, 
 as well as all important deadlines using the form [here](https://lists.sib
 .swiss/postorius/lists/courses.lists.sib.swiss/).\n\nPlease note that part
 icipation in SIB courses is subject to our [general conditions](https://ww
 w.sib.swiss/training/terms-and-conditions).\n\nSIB abides by the [ELIXIR C
 ode of Conduct](https://elixir-europe.org/events/code-of-conduct). Partici
 pants of SIB courses are also required to abide by the same code.\n\nFor m
 ore information\, please contact [training@sib.swiss](mailto://training@si
 b.swiss).
SUMMARY:When immunology meets bioinformatics
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.sib.swiss/training/course/20241025_IMBIO
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