What's New @ HSLS MolBio

Learn @ HSLS: Gene Regulation, January 14

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1-4 p.m., Online
Taught by Ansuman Chattopadhyay and Srilakshmi Chaparala
Register for Gene Regulation

This workshop provides an overview of resources and search strategies for transcriptional regulation. Emphasis will be placed on HSLS-licensed TRANSFAC/Match and Correlation Engine software, as well as open-access tools like the UCSC Genome Browser and the Cistrome Data Browser.

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HGMD Professional: More mutations, more insight, greater accessibility

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

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Learn @ HSLS: Learning Python with AI, November 21

Friday, November 21, 2025, noon-1:30 p.m.
Taught by Alexis Cenname
Register for Learning Python with AI

This class equips students with the skills to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot Python code using AI-driven platforms. Participants will learn how to apply fundamental prompt engineering techniques to efficiently generate Python code.

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Learn @ HSLS: Gene Regulation, December 10

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1-4 p.m.
Taught by Ansuman Chattopadhyay and Srilakshmi Chaparala
Register for Gene Regulation

This workshop provides an overview of resources and search strategies for transcriptional regulation. Emphasis will be placed on HSLS-licensed TRANSFAC/Match and Correlation Engine software, as well as open-access tools like the UCSC Genome Browser and the Cistrome Data Browser.

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Learn @ HSLS: Python Bootcamp, Fridays October 31-November 14

Fridays, October 31-November 14, noon-1:30 p.m., Online
Taught by Alexis Cenname

Join us for our Python Bootcamp, 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: Gene Expression and Network Visualization using Cytoscape, November 12

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 1-3 p.m., Online
Taught by Srilakshmi Chaparala
Register for Gene Expression and Network Visualization using Cytoscape

This workshop offers an introduction to analyze and visualize the gene expression data through network-based approaches.

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