A Practical Introduction to NGS Data Analysis and Variant Calling, January 2026 (Online)
Posted on January 30, 2026
A truly international NGS workshop: Our January 2026 online introduction
At the end of January, we ran our online “A Practical Introduction to NGS Data Analysis and Variant Calling” workshop, and it turned out to be a truly international and very rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Over three intensive days, we welcomed participants from France, Slovenia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Greece, Poland, New Caledonia, Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Bulgaria, and Austria. Having such a geographically diverse group always adds something special to the course — different backgrounds, different research questions, and a wide range of perspectives that enrich the discussions.
From the very first session, the atmosphere was excellent. Participants asked many thoughtful and highly relevant questions, leading to lively exchanges and deep dives into both practical details and conceptual aspects of NGS data analysis. These questions are always one of the highlights for us as trainers, as they reflect real challenges people face when working with sequencing data in their own projects.
The three days were undoubtedly intense and demanding — online workshops require sustained focus from everyone involved. Nevertheless, we managed to work through the complete program as planned, and we hope that all participants were able to follow the material well and leave the course with a clearer understanding and greater confidence in their skills.
We very much enjoyed spending these three days together with such an engaged and motivated group, and we are grateful for the open and constructive learning atmosphere that developed despite the virtual setting. We sincerely hope that we will meet many of the participants again in the future — perhaps in another online course, an in-person workshop, or even at one of our on-site trainings.
We regularly offer introductory and advanced NGS data analysis courses, both online and in person, and we are always happy to welcome new participants from around the world.
Thank you again to everyone who joined us in January — it was a pleasure to learn and work together.