Data Analysis in Human Microbiome Research

Instructor: Dr. Despoina Chrysostomou (Imperial College London, UK) | Format: Online | Day: 2

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to key concepts and practical tools for analysing microbiome data. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore real datasets and develop practical bioinformatics skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain a foundational understanding of how data analysis supports discoveries in microbial ecology, human health, and disease
• Develop skills in pre-processing, normalising, and visualising microbiome datasets using bioinformatics tools
• Discover how to identify and interpret associations between microbial community structures and health-related variables

Expected Outcomes:

• Build basic bioinformatics skills for analysing real microbiome datasets
• Gain the ability to interpret complex microbial community patterns and their biological significance
• Understand the challenges, limitations, and emerging trends in microbiome data analysis