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Pre-Workshop Checklist

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Preparing for in-person workshops run by Melbourne Bioinformatics

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R is a widely used statistical programming language, and RStudio is its most common interface.

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What you need to install

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Your workshop may require specific packages. You can install packages available on CRAN using:

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+ R is a popular and versatile language in bioinformatics. Perfect for programming beginners. +

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+ Need help with keeping track of your code? Git can help! +

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Intro to Galaxy

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+ Galaxy is a powerful tool to run bioinformtics workflows - no programming required! +

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RNA-seq in Galaxy

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+ RNA-seq analysis doesn't need to be intimidating with Galaxy! +

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Enrolled in a workshop and need help with setup?

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+ + + Visit our Eventbrite page to sign-up for available workshops +

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+ Go through a wide selection of material on your own. +

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+ Welcome to Melbourne BioInformatics Training and Education (MBITE), + a bioinformatics training resource developed by expert bioinformaticians at + Melbourne Bioinformatics. Our training team is dedicated to providing high-quality + training and resources to students, staff, and affiliates of the University of Melbourne and beyond! + Whether you are new to programming or looking to enhance your data analysis skills, + our wide range of workshops and online materials are designed to support you in + your learning and research goals. +

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New to bioinformatics? Start here.

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Intro to R

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+ R is a popular and versatile language in bioinformatics. Perfect for programming beginners. +

+

Intro to Git

+

+ Need help with keeping track of your code? Git can help! +

+

Intro to Galaxy

+

+ Galaxy is a powerful tool to run bioinformtics workflows - no programming required! +

+

RNA-seq in Galaxy

+

+ RNA-seq analysis doesn't need to be intimidating with Galaxy! +

+
+
+ + +

Enrolled in a workshop and need help with setup?

+ +

Use this checklist to make sure you have completed all the necessary steps.

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Workshop Attendance Policy

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Effective Date: 1st August 2025

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1. Introduction

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This policy outlines the attendance expectations for participants in our bioinformatics workshops. It aims to ensure fair access to our workshops for all interested parties and to maximize the utilization of our resources.

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2. No-Show Policy

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2.1 Definition of a No-Show

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A "no-show" is defined as:

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2.2 No-Show Consequences

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Effective 1st August 2025, the following policy will be implemented:

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2.3 De-prioritisation Process

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Graduate Student Training Program

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Gain leadership and scientific communication skills while contributing to Melbourne Bioinformatics

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+Participating in the Melbourne Bioinformatics Training Program has been one of the most transformative experiences of my PhD so far. + Renee Papaluca, 2025 cohort +
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Overview

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The Melbourne Bioinformatics training program is a year-long, paid opportunity for students to +learn about and contribute to the growing field of knowledge in bioinformatics as well as +develop their leadership and scientific communication skills. Students will then be able to +apply these skills as workshop facilitators and leads throughout the program.

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Learning Objectives

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  • +Develop proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics (e.g., +Python, R) +
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No bioinformatics skills or teaching experience is required for consideration into the program. If + offered a place in the program, successful participants must submit relevant documents to the + training lead upon acceptance:

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Current Master’s students must submit a current Statement of Results and, if currently + enrolled a research project subject, submit written permission from their research + project supervisor.

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Current PhD students must submit written permission from their primary supervisor. + Students may submit their thesis during the duration of the program as long as they are able to + fulfill their obligations to the program. Students must be able to attend in-person workshops + and meetings throughout the year.

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+ You will be expected to spend between 30-50 hours throughout the duration of the program on +meetings, training activities, and workshop facilitation/leading. The program is designed to be +intentionally flexible to accommodate demands on students’ time from coursework classes, +assessments, research activities and meetings with supervisors. Breaks/holidays can also be +accommodated as part of the program. However, any planned extended break (1+ months) +should be discussed with the training lead.

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Find what our most recent (2025) cohort had to say about their experience in the program below:

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+The training program has been incredibly fruitful. +The program lead and all staff involved have put in their best +efforts to ensure that everything ran smoothly and was as educational +as possible. I gained many valuable skills throughout the program. +For instance, it helped me further develop my skills in R, Unix +command line tools, and Git. Even when I encountered tasks I had +never done before (such as workshop rendering), I was able to receive +timely support from the program lead and staff to ensure that I stayed +on track. One of the most rewarding parts of the program was meeting +like-minded peers and having the opportunity to deliver a final workshop +to participants ourselves. This experience helped strengthen my confidence +and allowed me to understand bioinformatics concepts from a new perspective. +I learned many other valuable things through this program, but to keep it +concise, I can confidently say that it is absolutely worth joining. +It not only broadens your academic and technical skills, but also helps y +ou develop strong transferable skills. Special thanks to Emma, Steven, +Tristan, Vini, and all my fellow co-trainees for making this a memorable +and meaningful experience. +

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+Participating in the Melbourne Bioinformatics Training Program has been one of the +most transformative experiences of my PhD so far. Coming from a wet-lab background, +I entered the program with limited computational training, and MBITE +provided exactly the structure, support, and confidence I needed to +bridge that gap. I came in as someone who was “bioinformatics-curious” +but intimidated by coding, and I’m leaving with confidence, practical skills, +and a genuine excitement for computational biology. The trainers created +such a supportive environment - patient with every question, generous with +their time, and always encouraging us to explore and problem-solve. +I especially loved how the workshops built progressively so I never felt truly lost, +just steadily more capable. I now use R and pathway analysis tools routinely in my PhD, +and I can’t believe how far I’ve come in a few months. I would recommend this program +to any student wanting to build real, usable bioinformatics skills. +

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+ As a bioinformatics student, Melbourne Bioinformatics + workshops has given a fun and hands-on way to dive + deeper into topics outside of class, and helped me meet people + who share the same interests. I was really grateful to join the + Train-the-Trainer program as it gave me the chance to see how + everything works behind the scenes and to give back to the community + that supported me when I was first learning. During the program, + we picked up lots of useful skills, like how to design engaging + workshops and how to use templates such as the Carpentries Workbench t + o develop fun and interactive workshop material. We also got the + chance to help facilitate a couple of workshops before + eventually running our own. As someone who always gets + nervous giving presentations, the program really helped to + boost my confidence and I felt supported every step of the way. +

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+ It’s an amazing program! I gained a better understanding of different + bioinformatics tools that would significantly enhance my research!! +

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+ +Through the Training Program, I gained valuable skills in science communication +and advanced my programming knowledge. It was great to become +more familiar with the staff and resources available at Melbourne +Bioinformatics. The time commitment was very manageable, I would +definitely recommend any student completing a bioinformatics PhD to apply! +

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This program has been funded by the MDHS Graduate Research Development grant.

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