NGSchool2025

About NGSchool2025

Sequencing technologies have revolutionized the biological sciences, allowing researchers to gain unprecedented insights into the genetic and molecular underpinnings of life. With the rise of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and long-read sequencing technologies, scientists can now uncover complex genetic variations, structural rearrangements, and epigenetic modifications that were previously undetectable. These advancements are transforming fields like personalized medicine, agriculture, and environmental science, with far-reaching implications for global health and sustainability.

At NGSchool2025, you'll have the chance to learn from experts in the field, engage in hands-on workshops, and collaborate with like-minded peers from around the world. Our program is tailored to the educational needs of participants from the Visegrád Four (V4) and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) regions but welcomes aspiring computational biologists and bioinformaticians from all backgrounds.

Key Topics

Our curriculum covers a wide array of topics, ranging from fundamental sequencing techniques to advanced computational approaches. Here's a sneak peek at what to expect:

• Base Modifications & Long-Read Sequencing Workshop
  Delve into cutting-edge long-read technologies like Nanopore sequencing, explore how base modifications impact genome architecture, and discover the latest analysis methods.
• De-Novo Transcript Discovery & Algorithmics
  Learn how to assemble and annotate transcriptomes from scratch using state-of-the-art algorithms for long-read sequencing data.
• Genomic Architecture & Structural Variations
  Understand the role of large-scale genomic rearrangements in shaping species diversity and their implications for human disease.
• CRISPR Experimental Design & Analysis
  Explore the transformative potential of CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing, and gain hands-on experience designing experiments and analyzing CRISPR data.
• Immunology: TCR/BCR Sequencing
  Dive into immune system genetics with T-cell receptor (TCR) and B-cell receptor (BCR) sequencing, exploring their applications in immunology and disease.
• Metagenomics for Virus Diagnosis & Surveillance
  Investigate how metagenomics is being used for real-time virus detection and monitoring, with a special focus on diagnostic and epidemiological applications.
• Population Genomics
  Discover how population-scale genetic studies are reshaping our understanding of human evolution, adaptation, and diversity.
• Cancer Evolution
  Explore the genetic changes driving cancer progression and resistance, and learn how sequencing technologies are helping to chart the course of cancer evolution.
• Single-Cell RNA & Spatial Transcriptomics
  Gain insights into the rapidly advancing fields of single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptomics, which allow researchers to map gene expression at unprecedented resolution.

The curriculum is dependent on instructor availability and subject to change. The finalized curriculum and schedule will be available at a later date.

Why Attend NGSchool2025?

• Hands-on Workshops: Engage in interactive sessions with top sequencing technologies like Nanopore and Illumina, mastering the latest tools and techniques.
• Cutting-Edge Science: Explore the frontiers of bioinformatics, genomics, and personalized medicine, with applications to real-world challenges such as cancer research and virus surveillance.
• Collaborative Environment: Network with fellow participants, mentors, and industry professionals to build lasting connections in the computational biology community.
• Diverse Participants: Join peers from the V4 and CEE regions, along with participants from across the globe, creating a dynamic, multicultural learning environment.
• Career Development: Access soft-skills workshops, designed to help young researchers and scientists succeed in their academic and professional journeys.

Who Should Apply?

We invite students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scientists with a background and/or strong interest in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, or biomedicine to apply. Whether you're new to sequencing or looking to expand your skill set, NGSchool2025 provides the perfect platform to enhance your expertise and engage with the latest technologies shaping the future of science.

Participants from the V4 and CEE regions are particularly encouraged to apply, but we welcome applicants worldwide!

Join us this spring at NGSchool2025 and take your first steps toward shaping the future of genomics and computational biology!

Registration

Registration form

The deadline to submit your application is 23.12.2024 at 23:59 UTC. Selection results will be announced at the end of January. If you have any question or problems get in touch via email: info@ngschool.eu.

Registration fee

The registration fee for the selected participants is 180 EUR/820 PLN for academia and 400 EUR/1840 PLN for industry. This fully covers the costs of accommodation and boarding during the school.
We try to make our events accessible and affordable for all and keep the registration fees to a minimum. However, we understand that in some circumstances covering the costs of participation in our event can still be challenging. We do not want money to be a limiting factor in anyone's participation, so we will provide financial support for several selected participants, primarily based on their socioeconomic status. We can offer two types of support:

• Travel grant to help you cover the cost of your travel to the event's venue.
• Fee discount or waiver directed to those participants who cannot get the fee covered by their institutions.

Both types of support will be preferentially grated to participants from academia (students, PhD candidates and faculty stuff), but application from industry will be considered, too. If you wish to be considered for travel grant, fee discount/waiver or both, make sure to fill the Bursary section of the application form, explaining your situation. We will try our best to help you.

Speakers and tutors

Testimonials from Previous Participants

NGSchool is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. I gained hands-on experience with technologies that I only read about in papers, and the mentors were incredibly supportive. It was an amazing opportunity to network and collaborate with peers from around the world!

- participant of NGSchool2019

Attending NGSchool was a game-changer for my career in bioinformatics. The workshops were well-organized, and I learned so much in such a short time. Highly recommend for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in sequencing and genomics!

- participant of NGSchool2023

Sponsors and partners

Organizers

• Karolina Sienkiewicz, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, USA
• Szymon Grabia, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
• Marcin Kaszkowiak, Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
• Zuzanna Nowicka, Medical University of Lodz, Poland
• Diana Sharysh, Aarhus University, Denmark
• Wiktoria Wilman, NaturalAntibody S.A., Szczecin, Poland
• Gustav Lindwall, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
• Vishma Pratap Sur, Algatech, MBU, Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic
• Karolina Prazanowska, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
• Akshay J Ganesh, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
• Soumajit Mukherjee, Department of Infectious Diseases, King's College London, United Kingdom
• Elene Meskhi, Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn, Germany
• Srishti Patil
• Alison Díaz

More information

If you have any questions regarding NGSchool2025 please first refer to our FAQ page. If you cannot find an answer to your question there or need further explanation, you can reach us using contact form or our email address info@ngschool.eu.