miRNA-Seq Data Analysis Workshop (30-Day, Online)
Process small-RNA data, discover known and novel miRNAs and predict their downstream target genes.
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- Duration: 30 days, 6 modules, online
- Fee: MRP ₹5,000 (incl. GST)
About this workshop
MicroRNAs are very short RNA molecules, around 22 nucleotides, that switch off genes after transcription. Because the reads are so short, small-RNA sequencing needs its own handling, from trimming adapters to keeping only reads in the right size range. This workshop covers that pre-processing and then moves to identifying known miRNAs, spotting sequence variants of the same miRNA and predicting new candidates. You compare expression between groups, predict which genes each miRNA targets, and combine miRNA and mRNA results to find pairs that move in opposite directions. The workshop ends with pathway interpretation and regulatory networks that show what the changes may mean. It suits researchers studying gene regulation in disease, development or stress.
Tools and pipelines you will use
This workshop emphasizes standard, open-source bioinformatics tools widely used in peer-reviewed genomics literature:
What you will learn
Module 1
Foundations
Week 1
Module 2
Preprocessing
Module 3
Identification and quantification
Module 4
Differential expression
Module 5
Target prediction and interpretation
Module 6
Mini-project and report
Week 4
What you receive & prerequisites
What you receive
- 30 days of structured online self-paced access & mentor guidance
- Curated real-world NGS benchmark datasets
- Reusable pipeline scripts and command-line code templates
- Independent capstone mini-project evaluation
- Certificate of Completion issued by Xenoi Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
Prerequisites & setup
- Basic life science background (B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech, or research scholar)
- No prior programming or Linux experience required (covered in Module 1)
- Laptop or PC with 8 GB RAM and internet access
- Remote compute setup instructions provided during onboarding
Frequently asked questions
Is this miRNA-Seq workshop delivered online?
Yes. All Xenoi Biotech workshops are delivered 100% online, allowing researchers and students across India and internationally to participate with remote compute support.
How long is the workshop and what is the workload?
The workshop runs for 30 days across 6 structured modules. Learners typically dedicate 1 to 2 flexible hours per day to work through pipeline commands, code exercises, and the mini-project.
Who is this workshop designed for?
It is built for B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, and industry professionals in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, and medicine who need to analyze NGS datasets independently.
What will I learn in this workshop?
You will learn small-RNA adapter trimming, miRDeep2 quantification and novel miRNA prediction, differential expression in DESeq2, miRNA-target prediction with TargetScan and miRDB, and integrated miRNA-mRNA network construction.
What are the fees, dates, and enrollment details?
The workshop fee is MRP ₹5,000, inclusive of GST. Batch dates are shared on enquiry. Use the Enrol now button to reserve your place or receive the upcoming schedule.
Fees, dates and batches
The workshop fee is MRP ₹5,000 (incl. GST). Batch dates and onboarding materials are shared upon enquiry.
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