Welcome to the KAUST Academy Bioinformatics Teaching Materials repository! This repository hosts a collection of teaching resources developed by KAUST Academy for introducing students and professionals to foundational concepts in bioinformatics.
About the Project
KAUST Academy's bioinformatics teaching program aligns with the mission of fostering talent in life sciences and computational biology. These materials are designed to support both theoretical understanding and practical applications in bioinformatics, making them suitable for diverse audiences, including students, researchers, and educators.
Contents This repository includes:
Lecture Slides: Comprehensive coverage of core bioinformatics topics.
Hands-On Tutorials: Step-by-step guides to apply concepts using popular tools like BioPython, BLAST, and Clustal Omega.
Topics Covered:
| Day | Teaching Material | Practical Sessions (Morning) | Practical Sessions (Afternoon) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Introduction to Bioinformatics & Biological Resources | Practical - Morning | Practical - Afternoon |
| Day 2 | Sequence Alignment & Phylogenetics | Practical - Morning | Practical - Afternoon |
| Day 3 | Genomics, Metagenomics & Transcriptomics | Practical - Morning | Practical - Afternoon |
| Day 4 | Proteomics & Structural Bioinformatics | Practical - Morning | Practical - Afternoon |
Contributors:
Dr. Senay Kafkas (Day 1, 2, 3, 4)
Ms. Sakhaa Alsaedi (Day 1)
Dr. Norah Alghamdi (Day 3)
Licence:
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Summary of Terms:
Attribution is required.
Commercial use is prohibited.
No modifications or derivative works are allowed.
Non-commercial teaching use is allowed.
Contact: For questions or collaboration opportunities, please contact:
Dr. Senay Kafkas
Email: [email protected]
We hope these materials help you on your journey to mastering bioinformatics!