
Hands-on Training on Amplicon & Shotgun Metagenome Sequence Analysis 2026
Amplicon & Shotgun Metagenome Sequence Analysis
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About the event
The Centre for Climate Change Studies is organizing a 3-day hands-on training workshop on "Amplicon & Shotgun Metagenome Sequence Analysis." This workshop offers practical exposure to Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis, 16S rRNA amplicon analysis using MOTHUR and QIIME2, shotgun metagenome assembly using MEGAHIT and metaSPAdes, microbial community profiling, and metagenomic data interpretation. It is designed for faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, PhD scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in Amplicon & Shotgun Metagenome Sequence Analysis.
Events & highlights
Learn basics/ theory of
• Next Generation Sequencing technologies
•Process and purpose of amplicon ( 16S rRNA) sequencing
•Unpacking shotgun metagenomics
Hands-on-training for:
• 16S rRNA analysis using MOTHUR/ QIIME2
•Shotgun metagenomics using MEGAHIT/metaSPAdes
This is an Introductory course, no prior experience on data analysis required.
Guest lectures by subject experts.
Certification of participation on completion of the workshop.
Meet the organizer
Sathyabama is a prestigious institution which excels in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology for more than three successful decades. It offers multi-disciplinary academic programmes in various fields of Engineering, Science, Technology, law, Dental Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Management, Arts and Science and Allied Health Sciences. It is established under Sec.3 of UGC Act, 1956 and is been Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by the National Accreditation and Assessment council. The Institution persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education and is responsive to the changes taking place in the field of education on a global scale. The Institution has a team of dynamic and outstanding faculty, innovative pedagogical practices , state of the art infrastructure and world class Research Facilities. This glorious Institution is functioning under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Mariazeena Johnson, Chancellor, Dr. Marie Johnson, President, Mr. J. Arul Selvan Vice President, Ms. Maria Bernadette Tamilarasi, Vice President and Ms.Maria Catherin Jayapriya Vice President. Sathyabama has a good presence in rankings and ratings at National and International level. The Institution has been ranked in 43rd position by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Government of India among the Universities in India for the year 2022 and ranked one among the top 50 Universities for seven consecutive years. Sathyabama is ranked among the Top 5 Institutions in the Country for Innovation by ATAL ranking of Institution for Innovation Achievements, Govt. of India. Times Higher Education and QS has ranked Sathyabama among the top Institutions worldwide. Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology has alliances with leading Universities and research establishments at National and International Level. It is a research intensive University with world class laboratories and research facilities and is involved in research in the emerging areas of Science and Technology. Sathyabama has undertaken various sponsored and collaborative R&D projects funded by National and International Organizations. Sathyabama has written a special page in the history of space research on 22nd June 2016 with the launch of “SATHYABAMASAT†in association with ISRO. Sathyabama has emerged as a leading Institution and achieved excellence in higher education to international standards owing to its research and academic excellence.
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Hands-on Training
Event Theme
Metagenome
Registration deadline / Important dates
5th August 2026
Registration Fees
2250
How to Reach
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600119
Accommodation Details
Participants have to arrange their own accommodation and travel. However, we will share list of nearby hostels/hotels to registered participants
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