Practical application of Python in life sciences for beginners
3 online meetings on May 11th,18th and 25th 2023 at 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. UTC+2 (with a break)
Research in life sciences often involves analyzing large sets of data, stored, for example, in text files or spreadsheets. Working with data is often characterized by performing laborious and repetitive tasks. Basic understanding of programming and bioinformatics can be sufficient to make this process more efficient. Implementing automated processes in data analysis can allow for its faster processing and conclusion drawing.
During this course, the participants will find out that programming is not “black magic”, reserved for a narrow group of specialists. The goal of the meetings is to learn to perform operations on data in an automated manner.
The main subject of the course is basic programming in a popular language called Python – a free and one of the most popular languages used in data analysis.
Experience level: beginner – for individuals, who want to start learning programming.
Additional information
The training is separated into three meetings, which will provide an effective and intense introduction to the basics of Python syntax and some basic data types.
The participants will learn how to:
- use loop statements,
- apply built-in functions for reading and writing data in text files,
- and eventually retrieve data from Excel spreadsheets.
They will also practice some simple but popular automation scenarios for working with large data sets, which can directly affect their efficiency in their daily work. Finally, they will acquire knowledge that will make it easier to identify and fix bugs in code, as well as find useful functions and solutions on their own.
Prior to the training, participants will receive instructions that will allow them to install the Python language on their computers in a Windows 10 environment, as well as other necessary tools.
After each meeting, participants will be given additional tasks to complete on their own in order to consolidate the acquired knowledge and skills.
After the training, participants will get access to all materials used during the training, including all slides and comprehensively annotated source code.
Mateusz Dobrychłop – graduated with a master’s degree in bioinformatics from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan and Poznan University of Technology. He is currently pursuing a PhD project, where he uses the Python language to build bioinformatics tools to create 3D models of large macromolecular complexes. In parallel, for the last several years he has been involved in data analysis for large pharmaceutical companies. Using expertise in data science and programming, as well as knowledge from the life sciences area, he supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on their journey through their so-called “digital transformation,” which is a process that often requires the extraction, classification and migration of large data sets – for example, data from clinical trials, or regulatory data. Mateusz supported the PyLadies initiative in Poznań for many years, offering training in various aspects of Python for women (and others) planning to enter the IT industry.
To participate in the training course you have to fill in the online form, which you can find below and settle the payment.
The training consists of 3 meetings. Each one of them will be held on ClickMeeting Platform. The link to the clickmeeting platform will be sent at the latest on the day of the training. Estimated time of every meeting: 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. UTC+2 (with a break).
After completing the training, you will get certification of participation, which will be sent by email.
The training consists of 3 meetings. Each one of them will be held on ClickMeeting Platform. The link to the clickmeeting platform will be sent at the latest on the day of the training. Estimated time of every meeting: 5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. UTC+2 (with a break).
After completing the training, you will get certification of participation, which will be sent by email.
Payment details
Foundation for the promotion of science and development TYGIEL
Głowackiego Street 35/348, 20-060 Lublin
VAT no PL946-26-49-975
PLN account: PL70 1140 2004 0000 3102 7533 8307
EUR account: PL02 1140 2004 0000 3312 1237 8057
USD account: PL08 1140 2004 0000 3712 1253 7124
Bank name: mBank (BRE Division of Electronic Banking)
BIC/SWIFT: BREXPLPWMBK
The Title of the transfer should be filled in as follows:
PYTHON ENG + NAME of participant
Please send the transfer confirmation to: ...@tygiel-international.com within 7 days from the date of transfer.
The training fee includes VAT (23%) – if you are eligible for the VAT exemption (e.g. a situation where participation in training could be financed from public funds) please inform us about this fact by email before paying the fee and provide a VAT exemption statement containing the following details:
- legal basis,
- first and last name of the participant,
- date and name of the training,
- name of the Organizer – Foundation for the promotion of science and development TYGIEL
- signature of a person authorized in financial matters from the institution applying for VAT exemption.
Only, after receiving such statement, we can provide information on the amount of the training fee in net value.
Invoices
If you are interested in receiving an invoice, please send your details (i.e. name, address and tax ID) to ...@tygiel-international.com within 7 days of making the payment.
Invoices are issued only upon email request of the participant. Only such request results in an invoice being sent electronically.
The training consists of 3 online meetings, which will be held on ClickMeeting Platform.
The link to the online platform will be emailed no later than the day of the meeting.
The ClickMeeting platform:
- ensures interactions between participants and with the instructor,
- allows discussion in the form of a chat room,
- allows the speaker to display the presentation and make notes at the same time,
- ensures presence and continuous support of the Event Organizer.
In order to use the ClickMeeting platform without any hindrance, all you need is access to the Internet and a current web browser (Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Edge). It is recommended that each and every participant use a computer with a 4-core processor, 8GB of RAM, updated Windows 10 operating system. The streaming platform also works on Apple operating systems and Linux distributions.
Please take into account that, for training course purposes, a computer/laptop with Windows 10 operating system that is able to perform office tasks is recommended. Users of other versions of Windows or other operating systems (e.g. Ubuntu, macOS) are also welcome to attend the training, but must accept that the software installation instructions will assume using the Windows 10 platform. A microphone that will allow verbal communication with the instructor is also recommended.
Regular registration is open until April 20th, 2023.
If you would like to enroll, please fill in the form »here«
Registration for the training course
Participation Regulations for Intense Online Python Training are available »here«
Foundation for the promotion of science and development „TYGIEL”
e-mail: ...@tygiel-international.com
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Głowackiego Street 35/348, 20-060 Lublin
VAT no PL946-26-49-975 REGON: 061730828 KRS: 0000524667
PLN account: PL70 1140 2004 0000 3102 7533 8307
EUR account: PL02 1140 2004 0000 3312 1237 8057
USD account: PL08 1140 2004 0000 3712 1253 7124
BIC/SWIFT: BREXPLPWMBK
Bank name: mBank