2026 Midwest Bioinformatics Training #

May 12-13, 2026 ~ Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, Bureau of Laboratories ~ Lansing, MI

About: This training will provide hands-on experience running basic bioinformatics pipelines using a command line interface (CLI) that will process raw sequencing reads, produce high-quality assembled genomes using two different assembly methods, and perform downstream analyses. Along with first-hand experience running bioinformatics pipelines, participants will gain an understanding of the purpose and importance of each step within the workflow. Key concepts will include sequence quality interpretation, genome assembly, phylogenetic analysis, and implementing best practices for bioinformatics pipelines in public health.

Target Audience: This training is intended for public health personnel with beginner-level bioinformatics experience which may include, but is not limited to, laboratorians or genomic epidemiologists interested in bioinformatics cross-training or beginner-level bioinformaticians.

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Funding Acknowledgement #

This training event is made possible through funding provided under the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases Cooperative Agreement (CK24-0002), Project D: Advanced Molecular Detection to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. The conclusions, findings, and opinions expressed by presenters and organizers of this event do not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Services, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.