GenoTropics
Workshop 2025
(hybrid format)
Population Genomics
September 15 - 19, 2025
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Porto Alegre, RS - Brazil & Online via Zoom
This workshop will be an intermediate-level theoretical and practical course in Population Genomics, covering fundamental concepts of population genetics, genomic diversity, and adaptation. Over five days, participants will attend lectures by GenoTropics PIs, theoretical classes with expert instructors, and hands-on sessions using tutorials focused on whole-genome analysis. The workshop also aims to encourage the exchange of experiences through participant presentations and discussions on the application of methods in evolutionary and conservation contexts.​
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Relevant Information
The workshop will be offered with a certificate, and will have 40 spots available: 20 in-person and 20 remote.
Target audience: The course is intended for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with previous experience using the terminal for bioinformatics analyses.
Language: The workshop will be conducted primarily in Portuguese. Spanish-speaking teaching assistants will provide support during the practical tutorials.
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How to apply?
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To apply, fill in the application form by July 20, 2025:
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Selected participants will receive a registration link by August 10, 2025.
There is also the option to participate as a listener, with access only to theoretical classes. In this case, no certificate will be provided. To register as a listener, simply send an email to genotropics@gmail.com by September 12, 2025, expressing your interest.
Program Summary
(Detailed program will be added later)
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15/09 – Foundations and Practical Introduction
Introduction to population genetics and bioinformatics applied to population genomics, with hands-on activities to become familiar with tools, genomic data, and initial processing (mapping and SNP calling).
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16/09 – Genomic Diversity
Theoretical discussion and practical tutorials on genomic diversity, focusing on heterozygosity, SNP density, and runs of homozygosity, and their applications in evolution and conservation.
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17/09 – Population Structure
Study of concepts and methods used to estimate population structure, with a focus on PCA and Admixture, through lectures and practical exercises.
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18/09 – Differentiation and Adaptation
Exploration of methods to estimate population differentiation and identify signatures of natural selection, using both theoretical and applied genomic approaches.
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19/09 – Wrap-up
General discussion about the course, evaluation of activities, and suggestions for future editions.
Instructors
Lecturers for theoretical sessions:
Dr. Camila Mazzoni
Dr. Eduardo Eizirik
Dr. Ricardo Pereira
Dr. Sandro Bonatto
​
Instructors for theoretical–practical tutorials:
Dr. Fernanda Trindade
Dr. Henrique Figueiró
Dr. Larissa Arantes (Online – likely)
Teaching assistants for practical tutorials:
Linda Hagberg (online, English/Spanish)
Lucas Freitas (in person, Portuguese)
Manuel Escalona (in person, Portuguese)
Rachel Turba (in person, Portuguese)
Vera de Ferran (online, Portuguese)
