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Genome Assembly and Annotation Workshop

Two-day training | 08:00 – 17:00 PHT

This two-day workshop focuses on identifying and addressing gaps in genome assembly and annotation skills using the Galaxy platform. Through hands-on exercises with real-world data, participants will apply assembly and annotation workflows while highlighting challenges in parameter selection, workflow design, and result interpretation. Outputs from the workshop will inform future training and capacity-building efforts.

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for researchers and scientists involved in genomics who seek to strengthen their skills in genome assembly and annotation using Galaxy. It is particularly suited for participants with basic familiarity in sequence data who want to improve their understanding of assembly strategies, workflow design, and result interpretation.

Participants are required to bring their personal laptops for all hands-on and interactive sessions.

Learning Objectives

  • Assess participants’ current skills in genome assembly and annotation
  • Identify gaps in workflow design, parameter selection, and result interpretation
  • Strengthen practical experience using Galaxy-based assembly and annotation pipelines

Expected Outcomes

  • Clear identification of participant skill gaps and training needs
  • Improved understanding of genome assembly and annotation workflows in Galaxy
  • Recommendations for future training and capacity development programs

Organizer

This workshop is organized by the CGIAR Breeding and Research Services (BRS) team, which provides capacity building and training on bioinformatics skills, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los Baños - Philippine Genome Center (UPLB-PGC) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).