Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1-3 p.m., Online
Taught by Srilakshmi Chaparala and Alexis Cenname
Register for Chat to Code in R: Bulk RNA-Seq in Google Colab with Generative AI
Turn plain‑English prompts into reproducible R code as we walk through the key steps of a bulk RNA‑seq analysis—no prior coding knowledge required.
The University of Pittsburgh has recently secured an institutional license for Proofig AI, an AI-native image analysis platform designed to help researchers detect potential issues in scientific figures before submission. This tool is now available to the Pitt research community at no cost to end users.
Monday, April 6, 2026, noon-1:30 p.m., Online
Taught by Alexis Cenname
Register for Python Bootcamp Week 1
Join us for our Python Bootcamp Week, offering a comprehensive dive into Python programming. Mirroring the approach of its R counterpart, the bootcamp unfolds through a sequence of dedicated sessions that encompass the data analysis workflow.
This term’s lineup offers a diverse range of contemporary bioinformatics topics, including several workshops on leveraging AI for your research, and a new workshop on Git and GitHub. When you register for a workshop, you will receive links to associated materials.
The Human Gene Mutation Database (HGMD) Professional 2025.4 is available from QIAGEN, adding 14,517 new mutation entries to the world’s largest collection of data on germline mutations in nuclear genes underlying or associated with human inherited disease.
New for HGMD Pro 2025.4
- 570,361 expert‑curated mutations now included
- Over 14,500 new mutations added (and still growing)
- More than 529,000 mutations have GRCh38/hg38 chromosomal coordinates and HGVS descriptions to enable faster, more accurate variant matching
Whether you are new to MolBio or a longtime subscriber to our blog, we want you to know about the comprehensive range of services offered by our team. Watch this new 5-minute video for an overview of the services we offer to the Pitt research community.