About
The Sun Pharma Science Foundation, in collaboration with the BRIC–National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), is organizing a national hands-on workshop on Microbiome Data Analysis for Clinical & Translational Research in Human Health.
This intensive, seven-day workshop is designed to build practical skills in microbiome research, computational data analysis, and the interpretation of findings relevant to human health. The programme aims to help participants understand how microbiome data can contribute to disease research, patient stratification, therapeutic response studies, and translational biomedical applications.
The workshop is scheduled to take place at BRIC-NIBMG in Kalyani, West Bengal. Participation is limited to approximately 25–30 candidates, making this a limited-seat training opportunity for interested applicants.
Workshop Details
- Workshop Title: National Workshop on Microbiome Data Analysis for Clinical & Translational Research in Human Health
- Organizers: Sun Pharma Science Foundation and BRIC-NIBMG
- Dates: 16–22 November 2026
- Duration: 7 days
- Venue: BRIC–National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, Kalyani, West Bengal
- Registration Fee: ₹1,000, payable upon selection
- Seats Available: Approximately 25–30 participants
- Application Mode: Online registration through the application form
- Application Link: https://forms.gle/QBU7QiLvmtHsY1zS6
Key Learning Areas
The workshop focuses on practical microbiome data analysis and its applications in clinical and translational research. Topics include:
- Microbiome Study Design: Understanding research questions, study design, and approaches to human microbiome investigations.
- 16S rRNA Data Analysis: Learning computational approaches for microbiome profiling.
- Shotgun Metagenomics: Understanding and analysing metagenomic sequencing data.
- Bioinformatics Tools: Practical exposure to Unix, R, and QIIME 2.
- Statistical Analysis and Data Visualization: Analysing microbiome datasets and communicating research findings.
- Clinical Metadata Integration: Connecting microbiome findings with clinical information.
- Disease-Focused Research: Exploring applications in metabolic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and maternal and child health.
- Biological Interpretation: Understanding the clinical significance and translational potential of microbiome-derived insights.
The programme combines theoretical instruction with hands-on sessions to help participants develop practical skills relevant to microbiome research and biomedical data analysis.
Eligibility
The workshop is intended for researchers and professionals interested in microbiome data analysis and its applications in human health.
Potentially relevant applicants include:
- Researchers working in life sciences and biomedical research.
- PhD scholars and postdoctoral researchers.
- Bioinformatics and computational biology researchers.
- Microbiology, biotechnology, genomics, and related research professionals.
- Clinicians and other researchers interested in clinical and translational microbiome studies.
The precise eligibility criteria should be confirmed in the official application form or workshop announcement before applying.
How to apply
Interested applicants can register using the online application form provided by the organizers.
Application Steps:
- Open the registration form using the link below.
- Review the eligibility requirements and provide the requested academic, professional, and contact details.
- Complete and submit the application form.
- Wait for communication from the organizers regarding selection.
- If selected, pay the registration fee of ₹1,000 as instructed by the organizers.
Online Registration Form: https://forms.gle/QBU7QiLvmtHsY1zS6
Official Workshop Information: https://sunpharmasciencefoundation.net/event/read_more/64
BRIC-NIBMG Official Website: https://www.nibmg.ac.in/