Python for Biologists with Martin Jones (In Partnership with the HAB)

This is a 5-day course (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm) offered by Dr Martin Jones in collaboration with the Hub for Applied Bioinformatics (KCL). Martin is a very experienced trainer, with stellar feedback for all his courses. 

Python is a dynamic, readable language that is a popular platform for all types of bioinformatics work. This workshop is aimed for complete beginners and assumes no prior programming experience. It will provide an overview of the language with an emphasis on practical problem solving, using examples and exercises drawn from various aspects of bioinformatics work. After completing the workshop, students should be able to (1) apply the skills they have learned to tackling problems in their own research and (2) continue their Python education in a self-directed way. All course materials will be provided electronically to participants but please arrive with Python installed on your laptop.

This workshop is aimed at all researchers and technical workers with a background in biology who want to learn programming. The syllabus has been planned with complete beginners in mind; people with previous programming experience are welcome to attend as a refresher but may find the pace a bit slow. If in doubt, look at the detailed session content below or email Martin Jones ([email protected]). Students should have enough biological background to understand the examples and exercise problems (i.e. DNA and protein sequences, translation, introns and exons, etc.).

To find out more information on session details please visit this link: 

Introduction to Python for biologists | Python for Biologists