Program
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized our understanding of the genetic nature of life, becoming a key tool in modern biology and medicine. NGS has enabled the transition from analyzing individual genes to large-scale studies of genomes, epigenomes, and transcriptomes. The emergence of NGS methods with single-cell resolution and the ability to preserve information about their location within tissues and organs has effectively marked a new stage in the study of living organisms and the understanding of biological processes. Due to their high significance in both fundamental and applied research, single-cell sequencing and spatial omics have been recognized as Method of the Year by Nature Methods (2013, 2019, 2021, 2024) and as one of the TOP10 technologies by The Scientist (2022) and the World Economic Forum (2023).
The rapid development of omics technologies and the accumulation of a colossal amount of genetic data necessitate the training of specialists in bioinformatics. These specialists must be capable not only of processing and analyzing vast amounts of data but also of interpreting the results in a biological context. Such experts play a key role in conducting both fundamental and applied research, including the development of new methods for diagnosing and treating various diseases.
The “Bioinformatics: Multiomics of Single Cells” program is designed to train specialists with deep theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the analysis of multiomics data. The program consists of five modules: Informatics, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bulk DNA and RNA Sequencing, Single-cell Sequencing, and Spatial Transcriptomics. Throughout the course, students develop a comprehensive understanding not only of the processes and mechanics of data analysis but also of the biological nature of the studied processes. Students have the opportunity to work with real data and tackle current challenges, significantly enhancing their professional preparation and readiness to work in leading scientific and medical institutions. The program’s instructors are highly qualified specialists with experience in major global biomedical projects.
Career
Educational institutions, research centers and institutes, clinical-diagnostic centers and laboratories, as well as bioinformatics companies specializing in various types of DNA and RNA sequencing.
Tomsk NRMC
The largest in Russia medical academic research center brings together the interdisciplinary expertise and infrastructure of academic institutes engaged in addressing the challenges of major socially significant diseases. The center includes six academic medical institutes: the Oncology Research Institute, the Cardiology Research Institute, the Mental Health Research Institute, the Medical Genetics Research Institute, the E.D. Goldberg Research Institute of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, the Tyumen Cardiological Research Center (branch), and six high-tech clinics that serve more than 120,000 patients annually.
The priority areas of activity for the Tomsk NMRC are:
- Implementation of large-scale scientific and technological projects of global significance for a comprehensive interdisciplinary study of humans and their health.
- Development of modern diagnostic and treatment systems, hardware-software complexes, radiopharmaceuticals, medicines, and medical devices to ensure Russia’s technological sovereignty.
- Development of high-tech clinics of global standards in socially significant areas of healthcare; technological modernization of scientific, clinical, and innovative activities; and training of research and medical personnel with unique competencies in biomedicine.
