Workshop Description (Intermediate Course)

This workshop provides an introduction to the microbiome analyses from the raw sequence data generated from the next-generation sequencing platforms. We will cover how to perform the 16S rRNA-based analysis using an open-source bioinformatics pipeline QIIME. We will also cover some downstream analyses of the microbiome data beyond QIIME, including statistical analyses and functional analyses.

Workshop Materials

We will demonstrate the 16S rRNA gene analysis using QIIME

  1. Run QIIME on Hoffman2 or local
  2. Sequence data preparation
  3. Operational Taxonomic Units (OTU) picking, Taxonomic assignment & inferring phylogeny

Day 1 slides can be found here- Day 1.

We will demonstrate the 16S rRNA gene analysis using QIIME

  1. Microbiome diversity analyses

Day 2 slides can be found here- Day 2

On day 3 we will learn functional analyses of the microbiome

Day 3 slides can be found her- Day 3

Technical Requirements

  • Attendees are required to have a Hoffman2 account. To apply for an account, click here. UCLA participants who lack a faculty sponsor and non-UCLA participants may apply for a temporary Hoffman2 account, requesting sponsorship from Collaboratory Workshops.

Instructor

Michael Weinstein, Ph.D.

Guest Collaboratory Instructor
Scientist, Zymo Research

Videos

Reviews

I learned a lot and was surprised that there were slides that were useful that extended analyses to other areas of metagenomics. Baochen was really patient and helpful.

I’m glad that you actually have to change some file names from the slides so people actually try to understand what the slides mean– that they are examples but you can’t just mindlessly copy and paste.

I also liked how Shin addressed things related to publications and really developed students questions.

Workshop Details

Prerequisites: None
Length: 3 days, 3 hrs per day
Level: Intermediate
Location: Boyer 529
Seats Available: 28

Winter 2024 Dates

Feb. 20, 21, and 22

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!