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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUE9Todz-3IAPiYlB4EyyZshAvJTDyWGCqmCXKEyMeoCHhIg/viewform5-Day Online Workshop on Mapping Skills to Roles: A Bioinformatics Career WorkshopJoin this 𝟱-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 — 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 — designed to help you translate your bioinformatics and data science skills into real industry opportunities. Instead of random applications, you’ll learn how to identify target companies, map role-specific skills, build meaningful projects, and present yourself confidently with a strong resume, GitHub, and LinkedIn profile.

Through hands-on demos, practical tasks, and mentor-guided support, you’ll create a clear career roadmap and a repeatable system to apply smarter, network better, and stand out to recruiters. Perfect for students, researchers, and early-career professionals ready to move from learning to landing roles.What you’ll gain:

• Clear career direction and target company list
• Skill-gap analysis with a structured learning plan
• Job-ready resume, LinkedIn profile, and project portfolio
• Practical networking and referral strategies

Event Details:

• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟬𝟲– 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
• 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗜𝗦𝗧 | 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗖𝗗𝗧
• 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆

**The workshop is subject to a minimum number of participants. In case the minimum enrollment is not met, the workshop may be cancelled and a full refund will be provided.Further details will be shared via email after registration. For queries, contact  communication@omicslogic.com.

https://events.humanitix.com/r-for-genomics-apr-2026

Description
This workshop is designed to help researchers develop practical R skills for analysing and visualising genomic data. Participants will learn how to work confidently with R and RStudio, import and manipulate common genomics file types, explore data using tidyverse tools, and generate clear, publication‑ready visualisations. Through hands‑on exercises and guided examples, this workshop builds a strong foundation for downstream bioinformatics workflows and prepares researchers to engage with more advanced genomics analyses.By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand why coding is essential in genomics and how R supports flexible, reproducible bioinformatics workflows.
• Run basic R code, interpret simple R scripts, and apply core programming concepts to genomics‑related tasks.
• Use hands‑on practice to build confidence and begin working with R packages commonly used in bioinformatics.

This workshop runs over two mornings from 9:00 am - 1:00pm (AEST), Thursday 9th April and Friday 10th April, 2026.Please only register if you can commit to attending both days.FAQsWhat should I bring into the event?This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.What prior experience do I need?This workshop is introductory, no prior R or RStudio knowledge required.Who should attend?The workshop is designed for biologists, other life scientists, and computer scientists planning to work with genomics data.How can I contact the organiser with any questions?You can email training@qcif.edu.au.What's the cancellation policy?Cancellations are accepted up to three working days before the start of the workshop. If you are a using a QCIF member ticket and do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.

https://events.humanitix.com/redcap-workshop-series-apr-2026This workshop series is a practical introduction to the REDCap survey management platform and is relevant to HDR students, clinical, translational, and health service researchers who want to learn how to use REDCap – a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. This workshop will take place online over five consecutive Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm.If you prefer to only attend some of the weeks, please use the individual week registration links:Week 1: ‘Getting Started with REDCap’


Week 2: ‘Building Projects with REDCap’


Week 3: ‘Using Surveys and Longitudinal Data Collection in Projects REDCap’


Week 4: ‘Advanced Features in REDCap’


Week 5: ‘Clinical Trial Management in REDCap’


Please only use this registration link if you want to attend all five workshops.

Zoom : https://zoom.us/j/97420354693

More info : https://posit.co/data-science-hangout/

More information can be found here, in particular who is speaking: https://posit.co/data-science-hangout/


Note: Please make sure the event is added to your calendar for 12-1pm ET. We've noticed a few issues when it adds to your calendar across various timezones. While the recurring event started back in 2021, the Data Science Hangout is still happening now at the same Zoom link :)

Welcome to the Data Science Hangout - a gathering place for current and aspiring data science leaders.

If you know someone else that may be interested, feel free to share this invitation with them as well: pos.it/dsh

Join a community of data scientists that share insights about what it means to be a responsible, effective, and inspiring leader. No hard agenda or predetermined talk tracks: just an expert or two willing to share their perspectives on what’s really going on in data science at an organizational level.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in the data science game — your title, background, or education either. What does matter is that you’re passionate about learning, celebrating diverse perspectives, and raising the bar for what it means to be a data scientist.

So join with an open mind, an appetite to learn, and if you’re up to the challenge, something to contribute to your fellow data scientists.

We love to hear your questions! You can ask questions over the chat, by raising your hand on Zoom, or through Slido if you'd like to ask anonymously! We want this to be as audience-led as much as possible :)

As a reminder, these sessions are recorded and shared to YouTube and our website. You can view full recordings and upcoming speakers here: https://posit.co/data-science-hangout/

Thank you for joining!

Recurring Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97420354693

https://events.humanitix.com/r-for-genomics-apr-2026

Description
This workshop is designed to help researchers develop practical R skills for analysing and visualising genomic data. Participants will learn how to work confidently with R and RStudio, import and manipulate common genomics file types, explore data using tidyverse tools, and generate clear, publication‑ready visualisations. Through hands‑on exercises and guided examples, this workshop builds a strong foundation for downstream bioinformatics workflows and prepares researchers to engage with more advanced genomics analyses.By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand why coding is essential in genomics and how R supports flexible, reproducible bioinformatics workflows.
• Run basic R code, interpret simple R scripts, and apply core programming concepts to genomics‑related tasks.
• Use hands‑on practice to build confidence and begin working with R packages commonly used in bioinformatics.

This workshop runs over two mornings from 9:00 am - 1:00pm (AEST), Thursday 9th April and Friday 10th April, 2026.Please only register if you can commit to attending both days.FAQsWhat should I bring into the event?This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.What prior experience do I need?This workshop is introductory, no prior R or RStudio knowledge required.Who should attend?The workshop is designed for biologists, other life scientists, and computer scientists planning to work with genomics data.How can I contact the organiser with any questions?You can email training@qcif.edu.au.What's the cancellation policy?Cancellations are accepted up to three working days before the start of the workshop. If you are a using a QCIF member ticket and do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.

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https://events.humanitix.com/plotting-and-programming-with-python-apr-2026

This beginner Software Carpentry workshop will introduce the building blocks of the Python scripting environment. Participants will learn about simple and complex data types, conditionals, and looping in Python. This workshop will prepare participants to carry out batch analysis and equip them with the knowledge to start creating automated pipelines to increase data processing power and productivity.This workshop will take place over four consecutive mornings from Monday 13th April - Thursday 16th April 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm AEST each day. Please only register if you can to fully commit to attending all four sessions.FAQsWhat should I bring into the event?This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer with Anaconda and Python 3 pre-installed (instructions will be provided), and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.Chromebooks and tablets are not suitable for this workshop; you will need a full-function computer.What prior experience do I need?No specific experience is required, although previous use of the command line interface will be helpful.Who should attend?Researchers looking for scripting capabilities to run batch analyses, to link processes to create a basic pipeline, or to automated repeated tasks for efficiency and reproducibility. The workshop is relevant for all disciplines.How can I contact the organiser with any questions?You can email training@qcif.edu.au.What's the cancellation policy?Cancellations are accepted up to 3 working days before the start of the workshop. If you do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.

The ABACBS National Seminar Series will be back Monday April 13th, 12pm-1pm AEST, with speakers Dr. Clare Puttick and Dr Wytamma Wirth. The seminar series aims to highlight the work of bioinformaticians across the spectrum of career stages, located in both urban and regional universities. Please register for the event through this link: https://uqz.zoom.us/meeting/register/eImAvugKQlutmaC-LSkUfw. More details below.

Speaker: Dr. Clare Puttick

• Title: Resolving allele-specific HLA dysregulation in lung cancer
• Abstract: Disruption of the class I human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules has important implications for immune evasion and tumor evolution. We developed major histocompatibility complex loss of heterozygosity (LOH), allele-specific mutation and measurement of expression and repression (MHC Hammer). We identified extensive variability in HLA allelic expression and pervasive HLA alternative splicing in normal lung and breast tissue. In lung TRACERx and lung and breast TCGA cohorts, 61% of lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD), 76% of lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) and 35% of estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) cancers harbored class I HLA transcriptional repression, while HLA tumor-enriched alternative splicing occurred in 31%, 11% and 15% of LUAD, LUSC and ER+ cancers. Consistent with the importance of HLA dysfunction in tumor evolution, in LUADs, HLA LOH was associated with metastasis and LUAD primary tumor regions seeding a metastasis had a lower effective neoantigen burden than non-seeding regions. These data highlight the extent and importance of HLA transcriptomic disruption, including repression and alternative splicing in cancer evolution.
• Bio: Dr Clare Puttick established her laboratory at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in February 2026, where her research sits at the intersection of computational biology, cancer immunology, and genomics. Dr Puttick’s research focuses on understanding how tumours evade immune detection, with a particular emphasis on the HLA genes. These genes play a central role in both the adaptive and innate immune systems, regulating antigen presentation as well as antigen-independent activating and inhibitory signalling. The HLA genes are frequently disrupted across many cancer types, including lung cancer, at both the genomic and epigenetic levels. However, their extreme polymorphism makes them computationally challenging to study, requiring the development of specialised analytical approaches.

Speaker: Dr Wytamma Wirth

• Title: Snippy-NG - unified microbial variant calling and phylogenomics for heterogenous sequence data
• Abstract: Snippy-NG is a next-generation reimplementation of Snippy designed to keep the familiar SNP-calling workflow while making the system more modular, extensible, and suitable for modern datasets. It supports short reads, long reads, and assemblies within a shared architecture built from reusable stages and pipelines. Here I will detail the development progress of Snippy-NG, new features, and initial benchmarks.
• Bio: Dr Wytamma Wirth is a technical biologist in the Centre for Pathogen Genomics at the Peter Doherty Institute. His work focuses on genomic epidemiology, phylodynamics, and bioinformatics. Wytamma’s role spans basic research, tool development, analysis of large scale real world datasets, and contributions to national genomics infrastructure. In his current Essential Open Source Software for Science funded position, Wytamma works with Associate Professor Torsten Seemann as a core developer of the microbial variant caller Snippy-NG, helping build the next generation of microbial bioinformatics tools.

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https://events.humanitix.com/plotting-and-programming-with-python-apr-2026

This beginner Software Carpentry workshop will introduce the building blocks of the Python scripting environment. Participants will learn about simple and complex data types, conditionals, and looping in Python. This workshop will prepare participants to carry out batch analysis and equip them with the knowledge to start creating automated pipelines to increase data processing power and productivity.This workshop will take place over four consecutive mornings from Monday 13th April - Thursday 16th April 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm AEST each day. Please only register if you can to fully commit to attending all four sessions.FAQsWhat should I bring into the event?This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer with Anaconda and Python 3 pre-installed (instructions will be provided), and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.Chromebooks and tablets are not suitable for this workshop; you will need a full-function computer.What prior experience do I need?No specific experience is required, although previous use of the command line interface will be helpful.Who should attend?Researchers looking for scripting capabilities to run batch analyses, to link processes to create a basic pipeline, or to automated repeated tasks for efficiency and reproducibility. The workshop is relevant for all disciplines.How can I contact the organiser with any questions?You can email training@qcif.edu.au.What's the cancellation policy?Cancellations are accepted up to 3 working days before the start of the workshop. If you do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.