What's New @ HSLS MolBio | March 2026

Learn @ HSLS: Chat to Code in R: Bulk RNA-Seq in Google Colab with Generative AI, March 25

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.

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Proofig AI for the Pitt Research Community + April 2 Workshop

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.

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Learn @ HSLS: Python Bootcamp Week 1: Introduction to Python, JupyterLab, and Jupyter Notebook – April 6

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.

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Learn @ HSLS: IPA and Correlation Engine – A Comprehensive Approach to Pathway Enrichment Analysis, March 18

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1-4 p.m., Online
Taught by Ansuman Chattopadhyay and Srilakshmi Chaparala
Register for IPA and Correlation Engine – A Comprehensive Approach to Pathway Enrichment Analysis

In this engaging workshop, you will learn how to analyze differentially expressed genes (DEG) associated with genome-scale experiments, such as RNA-Seq gene expression studies, and gain mechanistic insights using Ingenuity Pathway Analysis and Correlation Engine software.

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