Harvard Chan Bioinformatics Core
The Harvard Chan Bioinformatics Core in the Department of Biostatistics provides a single point of contact for Harvard researchers seeking bioinformatics analysis services, training and platform development. Specializing in applications of high-throughput sequencing analysis, core staff aid researchers with the management, integration, and contextual analysis of biological data, supporting the advancement of research and ultimately, aiming to improve human health.
401 Park Drive
Level 3 East
Boston, MA 02215
Training Schedule
Below your can find our training schedules for our upcoming offerings. Please note that dates may be subject to change. A list of our previously held workshops can be found here.
Current Topics in Bioinformatics
Our Current Topics in Bioinformatics modules are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month and are open to all members of the greater Harvard community. There is no registration fee and the modules are held via Zoom. Our upcoming schedule for our Current Topics in Bioinformatics can be found below:
| Module | Pre-requisite | Date | Time | Registration Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations in Quarto | Foundations in R | 1/21/26 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Register here |
| Interact with your data using RShiny | Foundations in R | 2/25/26 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Register here |
| Publication Perfect: Figure Formatting in R | Foundations in R | 3/18/26 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Register here |
| “Track Changes” with your code: An Introduction to Git and GitHub | Foundations in R | 4/15/26 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Register here |
Basic Data Skills
Our Basic Data Skills workshops are designed to develop entry-level proficiency in using the shell command-line or R with the aim of preparing participants for our Advanced Topics in the Analysis of High-throughput Sequencing (NGS) Data workshops that rely on these skills. There is no expectation of prior knowledge on the topic. Our upcoming schedule for these workshops is:
| Workshop | Dates | Time | Location | Registration Page* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to R | February 10, 13, 17 & 20, 2026 | 10am-12pm | In-person | Register here |
| Introduction to Python | April 14, 17, 21 & 24, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Introduction to Python | July 7, 10, 14 & 17 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Introduction to R | August 28, September 1, 4 & 8 2026 | 10am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Introduction to Python | November 10, 13, 17 & 20 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
* Note that registration on the Registration Page will open up 3 weeks prior to the workshop.
Advanced Topics in the Analysis of High-throughput Sequencing (NGS) Data
Our Advanced Topics in the Analysis of High-throughput Sequencing (NGS) Data workshops provide training on experimental design and analysis of various bioinformatics topics. Our upcoming schedule for these workshops is:
| Workshop | Pre-requisite* | Dates | Time | Location | Registration Page** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to scRNA-seq (R-based) | Introduction to R | March 6, 10, 13 & 17, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | In-person | Register here |
| Introduction to Spatial Transcriptomics | Introduction to R | May 5, 8, 12 & 15, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Introduction to scRNA-seq (Python-based) | Introduction to Python | August 11, 14, 18 & 21, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Introduction to Spatial Transcriptomics | Introduction to R | October 6, 9, 13 & 16, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Tools for Reproducible Research | Introduction to R | October 27, 30 & November 3, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm | Zoom | Register here |
* Pre-requisite can be waived with sufficient prior knowledge.
** Note that registration on the Registration Page will open up 3 weeks prior to the workshop.
Boot Camps
Our week-long boot camps are designed to equip participants with the basic data and analytical skills to tackle a next-generation sequencing analysis.
| Boot Camp | Dates | Times | Location | Registration Page* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R You Ready to Visualize? An Introduction to R, ggplot2 & Shiny | March 23-27, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Slide Into Spatial: An Introduction Tissue Transcriptomics with R in Seurat | June 8-12, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Cells to Insights: An Introduction to R and single cell RNA-seq analysis | July 27-31, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm | Zoom | TBA |
| RNA‑seq for Bench Scientists: An Introduction to Shell, R and Differential Gene Expression Analysis | September 14-18, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-4pm | Zoom | TBA |
| Cells to Insights: An Introduction to R and single cell RNA-seq analysis | December 7-11, 2026 | 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm | Zoom | TBA |
* Note that the Registration Page will open up approximately 3 months prior to the workshop.
Pricing
Pricing information for our Basic Data Skills workshops, Advanced Topics in the Analysis of High-throughput Sequencing (NGS) Data workshops and Boot Camps can be found here.