To train participants to move from genomic data to biologically meaningful, pathway-level interpretations that are relevant, responsible, and applicable to health and wellness research.
Program Review
Genomic data alone does not translate directly into health insight. Meaning emerges when genes are interpreted as functional systems and biological pathways.
This workshop equips participants with the conceptual foundation and practical skills required to interpret genomic datasets at the functional and pathway level, with applications across:
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Natural health and wellness
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Medicinal plants
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Microbial and microbiome research
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Nutrition-related genomics
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Functional biology and systems biology
The program is inclusive of beginners, scientifically rigorous, and avoids overclaiming or speculative interpretations.
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Who Should Attend
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Beginners in bioinformatics and genomics
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Life science and biology graduates
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Plant and natural product researchers
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Microbiome and microbial genomics researchers
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Health, nutrition, and wellness scientists
What you'll learn & Gain
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:
Understand genomic data types for plants and microbes
Map functional annotations to biological pathways
Differentiate genes, functions, subsystems, and pathways
Identify pathways relevant to health and wellness
Perform functional profiling of genomes
Communicate pathway-based findings clearly and ethically
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Why Join?
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Learn how to interpret genes as functional systems and pathways
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Move beyond raw genomic data to meaningful biological insight
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Apply functional genomics to natural health, medicinal plants, nutrition, and microbiome research
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Beginner-friendly, scientifically rigorous, and practical
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Avoid speculation and unsupported health claims