Metagenomics: From Sample Collection to Taxonomic & Functional Analysis

About the Workshop

Metagenomics is a powerful approach for studying microbial communities directly from environmental and biological samples without the need for culturing. This 5-day online workshop provides participants with a strong foundation in metagenomic sequencing technologies, data processing workflows, taxonomic classification, and functional analysis. Through practical demonstrations and real-world case studies, participants will learn how metagenomics is transforming healthcare, environmental science, biotechnology, and microbiome research

What You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of metagenomics and microbiome research

• Amplicon and shotgun metagenomic sequencing

• Sample collection and DNA extraction principles

• Sequencing technologies and data formats

• Quality control and preprocessing of sequencing data

• Metagenome assembly techniques

• Taxonomic classification of microbial communities

• Functional gene annotation and pathway analysis

• AI applications in microbiome research

• Real-world applications of metagenomics
  

Course Features

• Live online interactive sessions

• Hands-on demonstrations using real datasets

• Industry-standard bioinformatics tools

• Lecture recordings and study materials

• Real-world case studies

• Certificate of Completion

• Exposure to microbiome and environmental metagenomics workflows
  

Learning Outcomes

• Understand metagenomic sequencing workflows

• Process and analyze sequencing datasets

• Perform quality control and assembly of metagenomic data

• Conduct taxonomic and functional profiling

• Interpret microbiome and environmental metagenomic studies

• Apply bioinformatics tools in microbiome research

• Explore AI-driven approaches in metagenomics
  

Who Can Join

• Life Science Students

• Biotechnology Students

• Bioinformatics Students

• Researchers and Faculty Members

• Microbiology Professionals

• Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Professionals

• Anyone Interested in Metagenomics

Course Fee
 Indian Participants: ₹999
 International Participants: $55 USD

Course Module

Day 1: Introduction to Metagenomics

• Definition and Principles of Metagenomics

• Culture-Dependent vs. Culture-Independent Methods

• Types of Metagenomics

• Amplicon Sequencing (16S rRNA, ITS)

• Shotgun Metagenomics

• Importance of Microbial Diversity Studies

Tools & Databases

• NCBI

• MG-RAST
  

Day 2: Sample Collection and DNA Sequencing

• Environmental Sample Collection (Soil, Water, Human Microbiome)

• DNA Extraction Methods

• Sequencing Technologies Used in Metagenomics

• Illumina Sequencing Platforms

• Oxford Nanopore Sequencing Platforms

• Raw Sequencing Data Formats (FASTQ)
  

Day 3: Metagenomic Data Processing

• Data Quality Control

• Adapter Trimming and Filtering

• Introduction to Metagenome Assembly

Hands-On Tools

• FastQC

• Trimmomatic

• MEGAHIT
  

Day 4: Taxonomic and Functional Analysis

• Microbial Community Profiling

• Taxonomic Classification of Microorganisms

• Functional Gene Annotation and Analysis

Tools

• Kraken2

• MetaPhlAn

• KEGG Database
  

Day 5: Applications of Metagenomics

• Human Microbiome Research

• Environmental Metagenomics

• Industrial Biotechnology

• Antibiotic Resistance Studies

• Introduction to AI in Metagenomics

Case Studies

• Gut Microbiome Analysis

• Ocean Microbial Diversity Studies
  
  Registration Link: https://forms.gle/A5JMegh11edLHJHK8

14-18 July 2026 | 6:00 PM IST | Online | Certificate

LOCATION

Vikas Nagar, Lucknow