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The gap most researchers never close
You have the samples. You have the sequencing data. But when it comes to making sense of it confidently, reproducibly, at publication standard the tools feel overwhelming and the learning curve is steep.
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Whole-genome shotgun (WGS) metagenomics is one of the most powerful methods in modern microbiology. Yet most researchers either avoid it entirely or spend months piecing together workflows from scattered tutorials and forums.
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This masterclass was built to close that gap in four focused days.
What this programme is
The WGS Metagenomics Masterclass is an intensive, hands-on virtual training designed to take you from foundational understanding to practical competence.
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Whether you are processing environmental samples, clinical specimens, or complex microbiome datasets, you will leave with a pipeline you can use immediately.
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This is not a lecture series. It is a working programme structured around your data, your challenges, and your research goals.
STARTING DATE: April, 2026
AGENDA: Live Virtual Sessions | To Be Announced
FEE: #25,000
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
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Explain the principles and applications of whole-genome shotgun (WGS) metagenomics in environmental, clinical, and microbiome research.
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Execute a complete end-to-end WGS metagenomics bioinformatics workflow, including quality control, assembly, binning, and taxonomic classification.
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Perform functional annotation and comparative analysis of metagenomic datasets to identify genes, pathways, and microbial functions.
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Interpret metagenomic results using statistical and visualization approaches to produce publication-quality figures and reports.
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Apply best practices for reproducible metagenomic analysis, including workflow documentation and pipeline automation.
Who this programme is for
This masterclass is designed for researchers and scientists who are already working or planning to work with metagenomic data, including:
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Wet lab scientists and biologists who generate sequencing data and want to take ownership of the downstream analysis
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Bioinformaticians looking to deepen or formalise their metagenomics workflow expertise
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Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers building a competitive skill set for the next stage of their career
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Clinical and medical researchers working in infectious disease, microbiome medicine, or antimicrobial resistance
No prior metagenomics experience is required.
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A basic familiarity with biology and comfort with command-line tools is sufficient to get the most from this programme.
GET CERTIFIED
Upon fulfilling program requirements, your certificate from Genomac Institute Inc. will include your name and the CEO's signature, affirming your achievements. With Genomac Institute Inc. now incorporated in the USA, your certification gains added global recognition, enhancing your professional credibility. Outstanding achievers may also receive a Certificate of Excellence and a personalized Letter of Recommendation.
TESTIMONIALS
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