Big Data in Biology Summer School

Intensive four-day workshops on diverse topics for analysis of large-scale DNA, RNA, and protein datasets

Course registration for Summer 2026 will be available soon.

May & June
Online & In-Person
All Levels

The Center for Biomedical Research Support hosts the Annual Summer School for Big Data in Biology each May and June. Participants gain hands-on experience with real datasets and tools, guided by experts in computational biology. Courses are tailored for beginners through advanced users.

Course Format

  • Runs for 4–5 consecutive days (mornings or afternoons).
  • Offered online or in-person.
  • Includes lectures, datasets, and practical exercises.
  • No exams — certificates of completion available on request.
  • Academic credit is not issued.

Before You Enroll

  • Check course prerequisites carefully.
  • Many courses expect familiarity with Unix, Bash scripting, and TACC.
  • Make sure you have a UT EID and a TACC account

Course Focus Areas

Our trainings cover practical skills for modern research. While no courses are open for registration, sessions typically focus on areas such as:

  • Programming and data analysis (Python, R, Unix)
  • Sequencing and bioinformatics workflows
  • Microscopy, cryo-EM, and flow cytometry fundamentals
Explore Past Courses 

Registration Fees

We accept personal credit cards (AmEx, MasterCard, Visa, Discover), UT ProCards (see details), and IDT (interdepartmental transfer).

  • Groups of 5 or more from the same agency or institution receive a 20% discount.
  • Register for 3 or more courses and receive a 50% discount
     
AffiliationStudents / Post-docsFaculty / Staff
UT System$195*$295*
Non-UT Schools$275**$500**
Other
  • Non-Profit: $500
  • Government: $500
  • Industry: $1,000

* Our staff will confirm affiliations with UT.
** Non-UT students must provide a copy of their current student or faculty/staff ID.

 

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refunds (minus a $25 fee) are available if requested in writing at least one week before the course start. No refunds or substitutions will be granted after that date. Failure to cancel on time and non-attendance still require full payment. UT Austin may cancel courses with low enrollment and will issue full refunds in those cases.

For issues or questions about registration, email bcg@utexas.edu.