Stem Cell Network (SCN) is pleased to offer the popular RNA-seq Analysis Workshop once again, with sessions covering both bulk RNA-seq and single-cell RNA-seq. This intensive course provides theoretical background and practical skills for the analysis of both bulk and single-cell RNA-seq data.
The workshop is organized by Dr. Ted Perkins and the Ottawa Bioinformatics Core Facility.
- Application Deadline: April 21, 2026
- Main Workshop : June 1-2, 2026
- Invite-Only Tutorial: June 3, 2026
- Times: all held at 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. EDT
- Location: Online
Workshop participants who are not familiar with R are encouraged to complete an online R tutorial before the workshop. Tutorial details will be provided to accepted applicants.
Who Should Attend?
This RNA-seq Analysis Workshop is designed for stem cell biologists (and other end users) who are looking to gain an understanding of the bioinformatics concepts and processes used to acquire, analyze, and interpret bulk and single-cell RNA-seq data.
Learning Objectives
Through a mixture of interactive lectures and computer lab exercises, participants will learn about RNA-seq data acquisition and will gain hands-on training in RNA-seq data analysis. The course content is focused on RNA-seq data, but many aspects are applicable to data obtained from other platforms such as ChIP-seq and mass spectrometry.
The course will provide:
- A basic understanding of bulk and single cell RNA-seq technologies.
- Training in how to process raw RNA-seq data into differential gene expression lists.
- An understanding of the different statistical tests used to analyze gene sets.
- Experience with functional annotation enrichment analysis tools.
- Experience with the analysis of bulk and single cell RNA-seq data.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be a trainee/highly qualified personnel (HQP) (i.e. a graduate student, post-doc, research associate and/or technician) currently working on a research project in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine in a Canadian lab.
- If you’re unsure whether you are eligible, please email for confirmation.
Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they will apply the techniques learned at the course to their own research project within one year.
How to Apply
- Complete the application form here by 11:59 PM (sender’s time), April 21, 2026.
- Provide your CV as part of the application form.
- After you submit your application, your academic supervisor entered above will automatically receive an email with instructions to upload a confidential letter of support. Please follow up with them to ensure they receive this email and submit their letters by the application deadline described on the website. We strongly recommend contacting your references well in advance of the deadline. The SCN Training & Education Committee will review all complete applications, and applicants will be informed of the competition outcome by early May.
Contact Information:
For further information on this workshop, conditions or for application related enquiries, please email or visit the SCN Website.