Microbiota Course
Gain expertise in planning microbiota studies, laboratory techniques, and bioinformatics to connect microbial communities with human health outcomes. Develop strong, publishable microbiome research projects using practical steps, reliable statistics, and interpretations relevant to clinical practice. This comprehensive course equips you with tools for impactful microbiota research.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a clear, practical guide to designing, conducting, and analysing microbiota-health research effectively. You will master essential principles of human microbiota, molecular and culturing techniques, proper sampling methods, and data management. Acquire practical knowledge in bioinformatics, statistical analysis, confounder management, reporting guidelines, and study planning to produce reliable, publication-ready outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Design microbiome studies by defining research questions, choosing participant groups, and managing confounding factors.
- Implement sequencing and culturing techniques by selecting methods, performing assays, and ensuring quality control.
- Analyse microbiome data through read processing, diversity assessment, and modelling associations between taxa and health.
- Utilise bioinformatics software to create reproducible pipelines using QIIME2 for targeted sequencing and shotgun metagenomics.
- Interpret findings and prepare reports by evaluating causality, recognising limitations, and adhering to MIxS data-sharing standards.
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