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Targeted Metagenomics for Gut Microbiome

Unlock the secrets of the human gut! This crash course is designed to take you from raw sequencing data to meaningful biological insights using Targeted Metagenomics. Whether you are a student or a professional, this course will equip you with the high-demand bioinformatics skills needed to navigate the "second genome" of the human body.

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  • Updated Sep 2026
Targeted Metagenomics for Gut Microbiome

About this course

The human gut microbiome is a powerhouse of health, influencing everything from immunity to mental health. This course provides a comprehensive deep dive into Targeted Metagenomics, specifically focusing on 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing.
Unlike broad shotgun approaches, targeted metagenomics is a cost-effective, high-resolution method for identifying microbial diversity. Participants will journey through the entire bioinformatics pipeline: from raw sequence quality control and chimera removal to taxonomic classification and advanced statistical visualization. You will work with real-world gut microbiome datasets to identify biomarkers for health and disease.

🌟 Why This Course?
Clinical Relevance: Learn how microbial dysbiosis links to IBD, obesity, and diabetes.
Industry Demand: Bioinformaticians with microbiome expertise are highly sought after in pharma, diagnostics, and AgTech.
Hands-on Learning: Move beyond theory with practical labs using industry-standard tools like QIIME2 and R.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Execute a complete 16S rRNA bioinformatics workflow from scratch.
Critically Evaluate the quality and biases of metagenomic sequencing data.
Generate publication-quality visualizations of microbial communities.
Interpret the functional implications of gut microbial shifts in clinical contexts.

Skills you will gain

NGS Data Preprocessing Sequence Analysis Taxonomic Assignment Diversity Metrics R for Microbiome Statistical Modeling
Certification

Available

Issued by Dr. Omics

Course curriculum

1 module

  • "1= Introduction to metagenomics
  • 2= Tools installation for metagenomics
  • 3= Data Downloading
  • 4= Quality control & Trimming
  • 5= Data importing in Qimme2
  • 6= Data quality check using DADA2
  • 7= Phylogentic Analysis
  • 8= Taxonomy Analysis
  • 9= Krona Plot
  • 10= Phylogenetic tree construction"

What you need to start

  • Basic Biology: Understanding of genetics and microbiology.
  • Technical Basics: Familiarity with the Linux/Unix command line (preferred but not mandatory—introductory modules provided).
  • Software: A laptop with at least 8GB RAM.

Who this course is for

  • Bioinformatics Students: Looking to specialize in a high-growth niche.
  • Microbiologists: Wanting to transition from culture-based methods to "in silico" analysis.
  • Medical Researchers: Seeking to incorporate microbiome signatures into clinical studies.
  • Data Scientists: Interested in biological Big Data and ecological modeling
INR

₹6000

₹8000 25% off
USD

$80

$100 20% off

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01092026 :Targeted Metagenomics for Gut Microbiome
  • Starts 14 Sep 2026
  • Ends 29 Sep 2026
  • Timing 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
  • Platform MS Teams
This course includes
  • Format Live
  • Level All Levels
  • Language English
  • Modules 1
  • Certificate Yes
  • Provider Dr. Omics
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