Single-cell RNAseq Data Analysis in Python, Oxford Jan 2027

Workshop
  • January 25, 2027 - January 29, 2027
  • 09:30 - 16:00
  • Jesus College, University of Oxford
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Single-cell RNAseq Data Analysis in Python, Oxford Jan 2027

Single-cell RNAseq Data Analysis in Python

Where: Jesus College, University of Oxford

When: 25th -29th January 2027 (9.30am -4.00pm)

Course Outline

• Introduction to machine learning concepts and terminology

• Raw data processing with CellRanger

• Single-cell RNAseq data analysis using workflow with Scanpy

• Cell quality control & normalisation

• Feature selection and dimensionalty reduction

• Clustering and visualisation (UMAP)

• Manual and automatic cell type annotation

• Investigating cell doublets and ambient RNA

• Data integration using scvi-tools

• Pseudobulk differential gene expression and pathway analysis

Guest Speakers

• Devika Agarwal (Principal Bioinformatician, UCB)

Registration

• Registration fee: £800

• Free for MRC Functional Genomics Initiative members

• Includes tea and coffee breaks and hot lunch in the college dining hall

• Registration closes Friday 18th December 2026 at 5pm

• This course requires familiarity with programming in Python and use of Python data science packages including Numpy, Pandas and Matplotlib