Epigenetics: concepts and techniques - an introduction

This training course is an introduction to concepts and methodologies in epigenetics for students, investigators and technicians in the field of ecology and evolution. It is suitable for both animal and plant scientists.

It will present important concepts and definitions in epigenetics, the main methodologies (e.g. ATAC-seq, bisulfite sequencing, ONT sequencing) and bioinformatic tools to analyse the data and kind of questions that can be addressed using these methods. 

This training is part of the CNRS training catalog. Instructors are from the IHPE (http://ihpe.univ-perp.fr/), which has a strong activity in epigenetics (and a dedicated technical platform for epigenetics).

GOALS

- Understand the many perspectives and limits of epigenetic studies

- Know the different bearers of epigenetic information and their interactions

- Know the advantages and limitations of current methods and know how to choose them according to biological questions

- Epigenetics: an introduction

- The bearers of epigenetic information and their corresponding analysis methods

- Which experimental approach for which question (animals and plants)?

Fundamental notions in molecular biology (DNA, RNA, cell structure, undergraduate level), use of office software and web browser.

Registration is free but mandatory. To get access to the zoom link, register HERE

Registration deadline: November 21, 2023