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Curso en Medición de la Diversidad Biológica: Herramientas y Limitaciones Ing

January 21-24, 2025

Course in Measuring Biodiversity: Tools and Limitations

Measuring biodiversity is a cornerstone of ecological research, species conservation, and environmental monitoring. Over the years, this field has seen significant advancements, with increasingly precise and sophisticated methods developed to evaluate diversity across various levels, from genetic variation to entire ecosystems. These approaches range from traditional metrics, such as species richness, to cutting-edge tools that incorporate functional and phylogenetic dimensions, offering a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of biodiversity.

Selecting the appropriate method, however, depends on several factors, including the ecosystem in question, the research objectives, and available resources. In this context, it is crucial to critically assess the limitations, biases, and assumptions underlying each methodology. By doing so, researchers can enhance the accuracy and relevance of their findings, ultimately contributing to a more rigorous and reliable foundation for biodiversity science.

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Joaquín Hortal (MNCN)

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21/01/2025 – 24/01/2025

9:30h – 16:30h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Curso de análisis de diversidad funcional en R Ing

November 4-7, 2024

Functional diversity analysis course in R

Over the past two decades, the study of functional diversity (FD) in ecology has grown exponentially, significantly enhancing our understanding of biological diversity and its evolution across space and time. Nearly every subdiscipline of ecology now acknowledges the immense value that functional analyses of species and communities bring to the field. This growing interest has spurred the development of numerous methods to measure different facets of FD. However, these varied approaches have introduced terminological inconsistencies and confusion when selecting the most appropriate method for specific ecological questions.

In this course, we will explore the best and worst practices in FD analysis, with a particular focus on the BAT package in R—a powerful tool for assessing biodiversity.

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Stefano Mammola (Italian National Research Council, Institute of Water)

when and where

04/11/2024 al 07/11/2024

9:30h a 16:30h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Curso de modelos de distribución de especies en R Ing

September 24-27, 2024

Species distribution models course in R

This course is designed for students, researchers, and anyone interested in mapping the potential impacts of climate change on species distribution. Participants will learn to access species occurrence data from online biodiversity repositories like GBIF, download and visualise climate variable maps in GIS format, and explore ecological niche modelling (ENM) using R. The course covers programming fundamentals and introduces various algorithms used in ENM, providing the tools needed to deepen your understanding and apply these techniques effectively.

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Sara Varela González (Universidad de Vigo)

Sofía Galván Arcones (Universidad de Vigo)

when and where

24/09/2024 to 27/09/2024

9h – 15h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Curso de introducción a la teoría de la genética de poblaciones y el análisis de datos RAD-seq Ing

September 2-6, 2024

Introductory Course to Population Genetics Theory and RAD-seq Data Analysis

In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of population genetics theory and how to apply it to infer population processes and species history. We will examine how patterns of genetic diversity change over time and the processes driving these changes. Additionally, we will analyze microevolutionary processes, their impact on species diversity, and how to reconstruct species histories. The goal is to understand how evolutionary processes generate patterns and changes that shape biodiversity over time and space.

The second module of the course will focus on one of the primary methods for investigating genetic diversity in populations with limited or no reference genomes: RAD-seq (restriction site-associated DNA sequencing). Over three days, participants will learn how to generate and analyze RAD-seq data and apply widely used population genetics methods.

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Narjes Yousefi (University of Zurich)

when and where

02/09/2024 – 06/09/2024

9h – 16h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Curso de introducción al análisis de biodiversidad en R Ing

June 17-19, 2024

Introductory Course to Biodiversity Analysis in R

The richness and diversity of species exhibit temporal and spatial variability influenced by environmental and historical factors. This course aims to familiarize participants with fundamental methodologies applicable in the R programming language for biodiversity research. Following a brief review of the previous introductory course on R, the primary objectives are: (1) to explain common statistical models used in biodiversity research, including their underlying assumptions and practical applications, and (2) to explore the use of DNA-based data (e.g., phylogenies) to address key questions in biodiversity research.

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Diego Fontaneto (CNR)

when and where

17/06/2024 – 19/06/2024

10h – 17h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Curso de ensamblaje y preparación de genomas de referencia para el Earth Biogenome Project Ing

Del 6 al 9 de Mayo, 2024

Course on Genome Assembly and Preparation for the Earth Biogenome Project

The Earth Biogenome Project (EBP) aims to sequence, assemble, catalog, and characterize the genomes of all eukaryotic species on Earth. This ambitious goal has been made possible by significant advancements in recent years in sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools. Genome assemblies produced as part of the EBP must meet strict quality standards to ensure contiguity, accuracy, completeness, and chromosomal representation.

This 4-day course will focus on producing high-quality genome assemblies at the chromosomal level, demonstrating how to use long-read sequencing and Hi-C data effectively. We will cover all the steps involved in generating and evaluating genome assemblies, with a particular emphasis on the critical step of manual curation.

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Tyler Alioto (CNAG)

Jèssica Gómez-Garrido (CNAG)

Asistencia de Karen Schöninger (CBB-UIB)

when and where

06/05/2024 – 09/05/2024

10h – 17h

Edifici complex M2 (Carrer Blaise Pascal, 7, Parc Bit)

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Curso de introducción a la secuenciación con Nanopore: fundamentos y análisis Ing

April 15-17, 2024

Introduction to Nanopore Sequencing Course: Fundamentals and Analysis

In this course we will offer an overview of sequencing using Nanopore, with emphasis on the application of this technology in the study of genome assembly, sequencing of specific areas with laboratory and computer enrichment, amplicon sequencing, and exploring new possibilities such as direct RNA sequencing and epigenetic modification detection. The course includes theoretical talks, laboratory demonstrations of the preparation of libraries and loading of the flowcell for sequencing, as well as the different bioinformatics tools for the use of the data generated using Nanopore.

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Dr. Ramón Gallego Simón (UAM)

Ana Isabel Ramón-Laca (MNCN – CSIC)

Asistencia de Lluís Moragues y Laura Triginer (CBB-UIB)

when and where

15/04/2024 – 17/04/2024

9:30h – 13:30h

Edifici Antoni Maria Alcover UIB

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Curso de introducción a la filogenia Ing

April 8-11, 2024

Introductory Phylogeny Course

This introductory course on phylogeny is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in the core principles of phylogenetics, and to provide them with the necessary tools to autonomously analyze the evolutionary relationships between organisms. Throughout the course, participants will learn about the types of data used in phylogenetic studies, the structure and handling of different file formats, as well as key techniques for sequence alignment. Various evolutionary models that underpin phylogenetic tree inference methods will be explored, including Maximum Parsimony, Maximum Likelihood and Bayesian methods.

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Dr. José Antonio Jurado Rivera (UIB)

Dr. Joan Pons Pons (IMEDEA, CSIC-UIB)

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08/04/2024 a 11/04/2024

9h a 17h

Edifici Antoni Maria Alcover UIB

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Curso de introducción a la gestión de muestras y datos de colecciones de historia natural Ing

March 12-14, 2024

Introductory Course to Sample and Data Management of Natural History Collections

Introductory course to the basic procedures for data and sample collection. Emphasis will be placed on methods of sample preparation and conservation, data management and biodiversity portals (GBIF, Biodibal and CBBapp) will be presented. This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in these fundamental areas of scientific research and biodiversity conservation. During the three days, the basic techniques for the conservation of terrestrial and aquatic samples will be introduced, as well as the proper management of the data associated with these samples. By the end of the course, participants will gain the knowledge, protocols, and tools required to systematically and accurately collect and conserve samples across diverse environments.

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Anna Díaz Lorca (CBB-UIB)

María del Puerto Barroso (CBB-UIB)

Tommaso Cancellario (CBB-UIB)

Samuel Piña (UIB)

when and where

12/03/2024 – 14/03/2024

9h – 14h

Edifici Antoni Maria Alcover UIB

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Curso de introducción de R y Bash Ing

February 20-23, 2024

R & Bash Introductory Course

The aim of this course is to provide participants with basic tools for data exploration and the development of their own scripts and commands. During the course, some of the most commonly used commands and objects in data analysis will be explored in two programming languages: R and Bash. After a brief introduction to the two languages and an explanation of their differences, the focus will be on the practical resolution of real-world examples of data description and manipulation.

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Tommaso Cancellario (CBB-UIB)

Laura Triniger (CBB-UIB)

Karen Schöninger (CBB-UIB)

when and where

20/02/2024 – 23/02/2024

9h to 13h

Edifici Antoni Maria Alcover UIB (Aula 5A)

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