Instructor: Dr. Inaam | Format: In-person | Day: 1
This workshop introduces participants to microbial genomics and sequencing basics. You will learn the principles of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), understand sequencing quality scores, and explore raw sequencing data formats such as FASTQ.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand microbial genomics and its role in public health and biotechnology
- Learn how NGS generates raw sequencing data
- Interpret quality metrics and understand the need for quality control
Expected Outcomes:
- Distinguish between whole-genome sequencing and other omics approaches
- Identify key components of a FASTQ file
- Explain why quality control and read trimming are essential
Dr. Mohamed Abouelhoda
Dr. Abouelhoda earned his Ph.D. with highest honors from the University of Ulm, Germany, and holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees with distinction from Cairo University. Currently a Full Professor in Egypt and Senior Bioinformatics Scientist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Saudi Arabia. Recognized as one of the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University in 2024, with over 7,700 citations in clinical genomics and bioinformatics.
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