K-mer Workshop for Biodiversity Genomics

K-mers are a fundamental and versatile tool in bioinformatics, offering powerful solutions to various challenges in genomics. This workshop is designed to equip researchers with practical skills and a strong understanding of k-mer-based methods, making these techniques more accessible across experience levels. Attendees will gain the tools and confidence to apply k-mer strategies in their own research.

Led by experts in the field, the workshop covers key concepts and introduces widely used tools, with an emphasis on real-world applications. Participants will explore how k-mers can be especially effective for studying organisms with limited reference genomes or annotations. Interactive sessions and case studies will demonstrate how k-mer methods can reveal meaningful insights, even in complex or understudied systems.

This course is ideal for researchers working with non-model organisms who want to enhance their ability to analyse genomic data using custom pipelines. Prior experience with genomics and comfort with the command line (bash, UNIX) is recommended. By the end of the workshop, participants will be well-prepared to incorporate k-mers into their research workflows.