Microbial NGS Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence
Hands-on training at NIGAB-NARC combining microbial NGS analysis with introductory artificial-intelligence workflows.
NIGAB-NARC workshopTraining in microbial genomics and biological AI.
Dr. Shakira Ghazanfar develops practical learning experiences that connect microbial NGS data analysis, artificial intelligence, probiotic genomics and biological research practice.
UPCOMING / NATIONAL HANDS-ON TRAINING
12–13 October 2026UpcomingNIGAB, NARC, Islamabad
7th National Hands-on Training: Microbial NGS and Artificial Intelligence
A two-day practical training programme focused on converting raw microbial NGS data into biological insights and better product-development decisions.
- Quality control, data preprocessing, genome assembly and annotation.
- Metagenomics analysis, visualisation, functional analysis and pathway mapping.
- Artificial intelligence and machine-learning applications in the microbiome.
- Principal trainer: Dr. Shakira Ghazanfar, Probiotic Genomics & AI Lab Incharge, NIGAB-NARC-PARC.
01 / TRAINING PROFILE
Making advanced methods accessible to biological researchers.
Her training work translates laboratory and computational methods into guided learning for students, researchers and professionals. Sessions introduce the logic of microbial genome analysis, show how machine-learning methods can support biological questions, and connect software workflows with responsible interpretation of evidence.
Training topics include microbial NGS data analysis, artificial intelligence in biology, machine learning, probiotic genomics, scientific communication and practical research-tool development.
Learning approach
Concepts are introduced clearly, followed by demonstrations, guided analysis and discussion of how results should be validated in the laboratory.
02 / SELECTED COURSES & WORKSHOPS
Teaching microbial data science through practice.
Selected courses and workshops reflect a continuing effort to build confidence in biological data analysis and AI-enabled research.
National Hands-on Training Workshop
Practical instruction in microbial NGS data analysis, sequence interpretation and the use of AI in biological research.
National training programme03 / VIDEO RECORDS
Selected training records.
These public video records document workshops on microbial NGS analysis and artificial intelligence in biological research.
Microbial NGS Analysis & Artificial Intelligence
Second-day record from the hands-on training workshop at the National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology, NARC, Islamabad.
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Microbial NGS & AI Training Workshop
A public training link supplied for a workshop connecting microbial genome analysis with artificial-intelligence methods.
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National Hands-on Training Workshop
Public record of the national workshop on microbial NGS data analysis and artificial intelligence.
Watch video04 / TRAINING THEMES
Microbial NGS
Sequence data, genome records, quality interpretation and microbial research workflows.
AI in Biology
Accessible introductions to machine learning, biological datasets and research-tool design.
Probiotic Genomics
Genome-informed strain characterization, functional traits and evidence-led selection.
Research Practice
Responsible interpretation, scientific communication, collaboration and reproducible analysis.