Workshops

Hands-on training materials

These materials accompany in-person and virtual workshops. Each workshop includes setup instructions and step-by-step modules. Materials are freely available for self-study.

Current Workshop

Introduction to BIGapp for Plant Breeding

Duration: 2 hours

Audience: Undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers interested in applying genomics to plant breeding

Prerequisites: None — no coding experience required!

Topics covered:

  • Why genomics matters for breeding decisions
  • Data import and quality control
  • Population structure analysis (PCA)
  • Genome-wide association study (GWAS)
  • Genomic selection (optional/self-study)

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Workshop Format

Workshops are designed as hands-on sessions where participants follow along using the online version of BIGapp. No software installation required — just a web browser.

TipSelf-study

Can’t attend in person? Work through the materials at your own pace! Each module includes explanations, demos, and exercises.

Host a Workshop

Interested in hosting this workshop at your institution? Contact me to discuss options.