Understanding the Field
What Is Transcriptomics & RNA-Seq Data Analysis?
Transcriptomics is the large-scale study of all RNA molecules — the transcriptome — expressed by a cell, tissue, or organism at a given time. While the genome is largely static, the transcriptome is dynamic — changing in response to disease, treatment, environment, and developmental stage. Transcriptomics is therefore the most powerful window into what genes are actually doing in any biological context.
RNA-Seq (RNA Sequencing) is the gold-standard technology for transcriptomics — using Next Generation Sequencing to quantify and characterize every RNA molecule in a sample with unprecedented precision. The ability to analyze RNA-Seq data computationally is now one of the most sought-after skills in biomedical research, clinical genomics, cancer biology, microbiome science, and drug development.
This workshop is the only program globally that delivers all three major branches of transcriptomics analysis — De Novo, Reference-Based, and Meta-Transcriptomics — in a single structured program, with live expert instruction and real biological datasets throughout.
Workshop Dates
20 to 26 April, 2026. Live trainer will take online sessions from 6 PM - 8:30 PM London time on Zoom.
Three Transcriptomics Approaches — One Complete Program
- De Novo: Build transcriptomes of organisms with no reference genome — discover new genes, novel transcripts, and unknown biology
- Reference-Based: Align RNA-Seq reads to a known genome — quantify gene expression differences across conditions, tissues, and treatments
- Meta-Transcriptomics: Analyze the active transcriptome of entire microbial communities — gut microbiome, environmental samples, clinical specimens
- All three use real biological datasets — not synthetic toy data
- Galaxy Server pipeline throughout — no command-line required
- Pathway analysis, network analysis & biological interpretation in every module
Why This Workshop Is Unique
Why We Combined All 3 Into One Program
Previously offered as three separate workshops, BDG Lifesciences has now unified all three transcriptomics programs into one comprehensive 7-day course — delivering more value, better continuity, and the most complete transcriptomics training available anywhere online..
💰 Exceptional Value- Three complete transcriptomics programs — previously purchased separately — now combined into one affordable 7-day workshop at a fraction of the total cost.
🔗 Connected Learning- Understanding all three approaches together creates deeper insight — you see how De Novo, Reference-Based, and Meta-Transcriptomics complement and inform each other.
🌍 The Only Comprehensive Program- No other training provider globally offers all three transcriptomics approaches in a single structured workshop — making this program uniquely valuable on any CV or application.
⚡ Maximum Career Impact- Proficiency across all three branches of transcriptomics makes you versatile across research areas — from cancer genomics to microbiome science to drug development.
Program Overview
What This Transcriptomics Workshop Covers
A 7-day intensive online training program covering three complete transcriptomics workflows — from raw RNA-Seq data to differential gene expression, pathway analysis, network analysis, and microbiome functional interpretation..
⏱️ 60–90 Mins Live Daily- Seven days of focused, interactive live sessions — each building progressively through three complete transcriptomics analysis workflows.
💻 Your Own Computer- Every analysis runs on your own Windows, Mac, or Linux system. All tools are guided by the trainer from session one — no pre-setup required.
🔴 Live Trainer — Not Pre-Recorded- All sessions are conducted live by BDG Lifesciences' experienced bioinformatics team headed by Dr. Bharti — a clinical computational biologist with 18+ years of experience — conducts every session live — real-time instruction, not pre-recorded video.
🧬 3 Complete Modules- De Novo Transcriptome Assembly · Reference-Based Gene Expression · Meta-Transcriptomics Microbiome Analysis — all in one program.
🎥 Session Recordings Included- All 7 sessions are recorded and shared after class for unlimited self-paced revision via YouTube.
🏅 Certificate on Completion- Earn a verified BDG Lifesciences certificate with a unique barcode upon completing all assigned tasks across all three modules.
7-Day Schedule
Day-by-Day Workshop Schedule
Seven structured days covering three complete transcriptomics modules — building progressively from RNA-Seq fundamentals to advanced microbiome meta-transcriptomics analysis.
01. RNA-Seq Foundations- Module 1 begins — De Novo
- Introduction to Transcriptomics & RNA-Seq technology
- RNA-Seq experimental design & library preparation principles
- Sequencing data formats (FASTQ) & file handling
- Raw data Quality Control — assessment & preprocessing
02. De Novo Assembly & Annotation- Module 1 continues
- De Novo transcriptome assembly from raw RNA-Seq reads
- Building and quality-evaluating the transcriptome
- Gene annotation of assembled transcripts
- Practical: Building a transcriptome from unknown organism
03 De Novo Gene Expression & Pathways- Module 1 — Practicals
- Differential Gene Expression from de novo transcriptome
- Gene expression: tissues, disease conditions, development
- Pathway analysis — mapping DEGs to biological pathways
- Network analysis — gene co-expression networks
04 Reference-Based RNA-Seq- Module 2 begins
- Introduction to reference-based transcriptomics
- Alignment to reference genome — QC of alignment metrics
- Count matrix generation and normalization
- Gene annotation of alignment-based results
05 DEG, Pathway & Network Analysis- Module 2 — Practicals
- Differential Gene Expression — statistical analysis & visualization
- Gene expression: tissues, disease conditions, development
- Pathway analysis — KEGG, Reactome, GO enrichment
- Network analysis — PPI & co-expression networks
06 Meta-Transcriptomics Foundations- Module 3 begins
- Introduction to meta-transcriptomics & microbiome science
- Experimental setup: sample collection, RNA extraction, rRNA depletion
- Sequencing data QC & host read filtering
- Galaxy Server setup & metatranscriptomics pipeline configuration
07 Microbiome Analysis & Clinical Applications- Module 3 — Practicals
- Species abundance profiling — 110,000+ genome database
- Host identification & phylogenetic tree construction
- Antibiotic resistance gene identification
- Microbiome construction & functional interpretation
System Requirement: Any OS — Windows, Mac (macOS), or Ubuntu/Linux — with a stable internet connection. All tools including Galaxy Server are guided by the trainer from Day 1.
Software & Platforms
Bioinformatics Tools & Platforms You Will Learn
Gain hands-on proficiency with the globally trusted RNA-Seq and transcriptomics tools used in research institutions, clinical genomics labs, and biotech companies worldwide.
🌐 Galaxy Webserver- The primary analysis platform for this workshop — run complete RNA-Seq and meta-transcriptomics pipelines through a browser-based interface. No command-line skills required across all three modules. Primary Analysis Platform
🔍 RNA-Seq QC & Trimming Tools- Quality assessment and preprocessing tools for raw RNA-Seq data — adapter removal, quality filtering, and QC reporting applied consistently across all three modules. Data Quality Control
🧬 De Novo Assembly Tools- Transcriptome assemblers for building complete transcriptomes from raw RNA-Seq reads without a reference genome — including assembly quality evaluation and optimization tools. De Novo Assembly
📊 Alignment & DGE Analysis Tools- Reference genome alignment tools, count matrix generators, and statistical DGE packages for identifying significantly differentially expressed genes with publication-quality visualizations. Gene Expression Analysis
🌿 Pathway & Network Analysis Tools- KEGG, Reactome, and Gene Ontology enrichment tools for pathway analysis — plus co-expression network and protein-protein interaction network construction and visualization platforms. Pathway · Network Analysis
🦠 Meta-Transcriptomics & Microbiome Tools- Taxonomic classification databases (110,000+ microbial genomes), microbial gene expression databases (~100M genes), phylogenetic construction tools, and antibiotic resistance profiling pipelines. Metatranscriptomics
What You Will Achieve
Learning Outcomes After This Workshop
By the end of Day 7, you will be proficient across all three branches of transcriptomics — a skill set that very few researchers, clinicians, or bioinformaticians globally possess.
- Build De Novo Transcriptomes- Independently assemble and annotate transcriptomes from organisms with no reference genome — discovering novel genes and transcripts.
- Perform Complete RNA-Seq DGE Analysis- Execute end-to-end reference-based RNA-Seq workflows — from raw reads to statistically significant differential gene expression results.
- Run Pathway & Network Analysis- Map differentially expressed genes to biological pathways and construct gene co-expression and interaction networks across both transcriptomics modules.
- Analyze Microbial Metatranscriptomes- Profile microbial community gene expression, identify pathogens, detect antibiotic resistance genes, and construct functional microbiome profiles.
- Generate Publication-Quality Outputs- Create volcano plots, heatmaps, pathway maps, phylogenetic trees, and network visualizations suitable for research papers and clinical reports.
- Earn a Comprehensive Certificate- Receive a BDG Lifesciences certificate covering all three transcriptomics modules — a uniquely comprehensive credential recognized globally.
Your Expert Instructor
Meet Dr. Bharti
Learn clinical genomics from someone who has actually worked in clinical settings — with real patients, real diagnostic challenges, and real OMICS data..
👩🔬 Dr. Bharti occupies a rare professional position: she is simultaneously a clinical expert and a computational biologist — with direct experience handling clinicians, patients, and complex genomic data in real healthcare environments. Over her 18-year career, she has developed deep expertise in Molecular Genetics, Transplant Immunology, and Hemato-oncology, bringing a clinical depth to her bioinformatics teaching that no purely academic trainer can replicate.
Her hands-on clinical background spans CAR-T cell therapy, Mesenchymal stem cell therapy, DC & NK cell therapy, and histocompatibility typing — making her uniquely qualified to teach NGS applications in precisely the healthcare specialties this workshop covers. She has extensive practical experience with multiple OMICS platforms for clinical diagnostics and translational research, and builds strong professional networks between clinicians and computational biologists.
🧬 Molecular Genetics 🫀 Transplant Immunology 🩸 Hemato-oncology 💉 CAR-T Cell Therapy 🔬 OMICS Diagnostics 🧫 Histocompatibility Typing
18+ Years Experience
Clinical Patient-Facing Background
OMICS Multi-Platform Expert
90%+ Positive Feedback
Who Should Attend
This Workshop is Designed For
From RNA-Seq beginners to experienced bioinformaticians — this program covers three complete transcriptomics workflows with real datasets, making it valuable at every career stage.
🎓 Students & Faculty
- B.Sc., M.Sc. & Ph.D. students in bioinformatics, genomics & molecular biology
- Faculty incorporating RNA-Seq into research programs
- Biotechnology & Genetics students
- Biochemistry & Microbiology researchers
- Life Sciences students seeking bioinformatics skills
🏭 Researchers & Scientists
- Academic researchers generating RNA-Seq data
- Cancer biologists performing gene expression studies
- Microbiome & gut health researchers
- Infectious disease & clinical microbiology researchers
- Plant & agricultural genomics scientists
- Drug discovery & pharmacogenomics researchers
🏥 Clinical & Industry Professionals
- Clinical researchers in precision medicine & oncology
- Biotech & pharma scientists in transcriptomics R&D
- Bioinformatics analysts in genomics companies
- Pathologists interested in transcriptomic diagnostics
- Public health professionals in microbiome surveillance
No prior transcriptomics or bioinformatics experience required. This workshop uses the Galaxy Server throughout — making all three modules accessible to complete beginners while delivering substantive, research-level analysis skills to experienced participants.
Career Impact
How This Workshop Advances Your Career
Transcriptomics is at the heart of modern biomedical research. Proficiency across all three transcriptomics approaches makes you exceptionally versatile — and exceptionally valuable — in research, clinical, and industry settings.
- Cancer Genomics & Translational Research- RNA-Seq gene expression analysis is the primary tool in cancer transcriptomics — differential expression, pathway analysis, and network construction are core skills for oncology research roles.
- Microbiome Science & Gut Health Research- Meta-transcriptomics is the emerging gold standard for microbiome functional analysis — a rapidly growing field in clinical research, nutrition science, and precision medicine.
- Clinical Genomics & Precision Medicine- Transcriptomic profiling is increasingly used in clinical diagnostics, companion diagnostics, and patient stratification — making RNA-Seq analysis skills directly applicable to clinical career paths.
- Pharmaceutical & Biotech R&D- Drug target identification, biomarker discovery, and pharmacogenomics all rely heavily on transcriptomics data — making this certificate directly relevant to pharma and biotech industry roles.
- Academic Research & PhD Programs- RNA-Seq is now a standard methodology across biology, medicine, and life sciences research. This comprehensive certification significantly strengthens PhD applications and research grant proposals.
- Non-Model Organism & Agricultural Research- De Novo transcriptomics is the only RNA-Seq approach for organisms without reference genomes — essential for plant science, aquaculture, ecology, and agricultural biotechnology research.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose BDG Lifesciences for Transcriptomics Training?
Since 2010, BDG Lifesciences has trained thousands of participants in RNA-Seq, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics — with a global reputation for practical, research-quality instruction.
✓ The Only 3-in-1 Transcriptomics Program- No other training provider combines De Novo, Reference-Based, and Meta-Transcriptomics in one structured program — making this the most comprehensive transcriptomics workshop available online.
✓ 16+ Years of Bioinformatics Training- Established in 2010, BDG Lifesciences has trained 2,000+ participants from 40+ countries with a consistent 4.7/5 rating — a proven track record of delivering research-quality skills.
✓ Government Registered & Internationally Authorized- MSME-registered under the Govt. of India and authorized to operate in Australia & NZ through BBR Group Pty Ltd. (ACN 608 550 849).
✓ Real Biological Datasets Across All 3 Modules- Every module uses real RNA-Seq and metatranscriptomic data — the same types of datasets published in peer-reviewed journals and used in clinical genomics settings.
✓ Galaxy Server Throughout — Accessible to All Levels- The Galaxy bioinformatics platform makes all three transcriptomics modules accessible to beginners while delivering research-grade analysis — no coding or command-line experience required.
✓ Verified Certificate Covering All 3 Modules- One comprehensive BDG Lifesciences certificate with a unique barcode — covering all three transcriptomics approaches. A uniquely valuable and verifiable credential for your portfolio.
Registration Fee
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One fee for all participants. No hidden charges. Includes live sessions, session recordings, and completion certificate.
Participants in India
₹9090 Indian Rupees — same for all Indian participants | Register Now →
Global (Participants Outside India)
$99 US Dollars — same for all international participants | Register Now →
Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please read the full T&C below before registering.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this new comprehensive Transcriptomics & RNA-Seq Data Analysis workshop.
What makes this transcriptomics workshop different from other RNA-Seq courses?
This is the only workshop globally that combines all three major transcriptomics approaches — De Novo Transcriptome Assembly, Reference-Based Gene Expression Analysis, and Meta-Transcriptomics Microbiome Analysis — in one structured 7-day program. Previously offered as three separate workshops, this combined program delivers more comprehensive skills, better cross-module understanding, and exceptional value in a single enrollment.
Do I need prior bioinformatics or RNA-Seq experience?
No prior bioinformatics, RNA-Seq, or command-line experience is required. All three modules use the Galaxy bioinformatics server — a browser-based, GUI-driven platform accessible to complete beginners. The expert team builds your skills progressively from RNA-Seq fundamentals on Day 1 through to advanced metatranscriptomics by Day 7.
What is the difference between De Novo and Reference-Based transcriptomics?
Reference-Based transcriptomics aligns RNA-Seq reads to an existing, known reference genome — used for well-studied organisms like humans, mice, and model plants. De Novo transcriptomics assembles the transcriptome from scratch without any reference genome — essential for studying non-model organisms, novel species, or organisms where a reference genome is incomplete or unavailable. This workshop teaches both approaches, so you can analyze any organism's transcriptome regardless of whether a reference genome exists.
What is meta-transcriptomics and how is it different from metagenomics?
Metagenomics sequences all DNA in a microbial community — telling you which organisms are present. Meta-transcriptomics sequences all RNA — telling you which genes those microbes are actively expressing at a given moment. Meta-transcriptomics is therefore a functional readout of the microbiome, not just a census. It's more clinically informative, more complex, and rarer in training programs — making this module particularly valuable for participants interested in gut health, infectious disease, and environmental genomics.
What tools and software will I use throughout this workshop?
The Galaxy bioinformatics server is the primary platform throughout all three modules — no command-line required. Additionally you will work with RNA-Seq QC tools, de novo assemblers, alignment tools, DGE analysis packages, pathway analysis platforms (KEGG, GO enrichment), network analysis tools, taxonomic classification databases (110,000+ microbial genomes), and microbial gene expression databases (~100 million genes).
Are sessions recorded? What if I miss a day?
Yes, all 7 sessions are recorded and shared after class via YouTube using the Gmail ID you register with. If you miss a session, you can complete all corresponding tasks by watching the recording at your own pace. The program is fully self-paced for revision — every recording is available.
Will I receive a certificate after this transcriptomics workshop?
Yes. Upon successfully completing all practical tasks across all three modules, you will receive a BDG Lifesciences certificate of completion via email. The certificate carries a unique barcode for independent verification and covers all three transcriptomics approaches — De Novo, Reference-Based, and Meta-Transcriptomics — making it a uniquely comprehensive credential for your academic and professional portfolio.
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T & C
- For this event the Fee is same for all participants which is $ 99 US equivalent to 9090 Indian Rupees.
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BDG LifeSciences
BDG LifeSciences is a distinguished bioinformatics company established in 2010 and operates globally. Headquartered in India, the company specializes in facilitating workshops, training programs, novel and innovative research projects, and online courses in bioinformatics and life sciences. BDG LifeSciences is registered under the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), Government of India, with the registration number UDYAM-UP-01-0019151. In January 2024, BDG LifeSciences, India, has authorized BBR Group Pty Ltd., Australia (ACN 608 550 849), to operate its programs in Australia and New Zealand.
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