ELIXIR Estonia
The purpose of ELIXIR is to construct and operate a sustainable infrastructure for biological information in Europe to support life science research and its translation to medicine and the environment, the bio-industries and society. These resources include databases, software tools, training materials, cloud storage and supercomputers.
The goal of ELIXIR is to coordinate these resources so that they form a single high quality infrastructure. This coordinated infrastructure makes it easier for researchers to find and share data, analyse their experiments, exchange knowledge, and agree on best practices.
Estonia joined ELIXIR as a full member in December 2013. The Estonian node focuses on developing and maintaining software tools and databases, linking of bioinformatics and biobanking, and last but not least, training researchers across borders.
Estonian ELIXIR Node is led by University of Tartu. Other partners are Tallinn University of Technology, National Institute for Physics and Biophysics, Tallinn University, and Estonian University of Life Sciences.
Free Autumn courses 2025 by ELIXIR Estonia
28.08.2025 Crash Course in Data Management - Registration OPEN
1.09.20205 RStudio for beginners - Registration OPEN
5.09.2025 Licensing Research Outputs - Registration OPEN
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Latest news and announcements
ELIXIR Estonia hosted the ELIXIR ELITMa module 2 and Interoperability Platform meeting in Tartu
In May, the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science and ELIXIR Estonia had the pleasure of hosting a productive ELIXIR Week, featuring both the ELITMa and a co-located Interoperability Platform workshop. From May 19th to 22nd, data management experts and colleagues from 11 ELIXIR Nodes across Europe gathered at the Institute of Computer Science to focus on key research data management and interoperability areas.
Quality Data Drives Discovery: Open and Free Datasets Support AlphaGenome
The newly launched AlphaGenome model by Google DeepMind highlights how open, free, and high-quality datasets enable cutting-edge scientific advancements. Built using publicly available data, AlphaGenome demonstrates what becomes possible when researchers have access to reliable and reusable resources.
Courses from others
WEBINAR SERIES: AI in the life sciences: Exploring possibilities, inspiring change
Join us for a series of webinars where we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of life sciences! This series provides an accessible introduction to AI while giving direct access to experts and practical insights into real-world applications. Designed to inspire and help you recognise potential applications of AI in the life sciences, these webinars will spark new ways of thinking so that you can start applying AI in your work. A foundational session covering AI basics, its evolution, and why it matters for life sciences. Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbVzcrD-wko
Dates: 11 June, 2 July, 29 July, 26 August, 2 September
Switzerland: Advanced Statistics: Statistical Modelling
This course is intended for life scientists who already use the R programming language and have some basic knowledge of statistics (including statistical tests, correlation, and linear models).
Application deadline: 25 August 2025
Date: 1-4 September 2025
Belgium: Train the Trainer
This course introduces trainers to learning principles, training techniques, design and deliver training, as well as assessment and feedback. It offers guidance, ideas and tips for : Designing and Developing training activities; Deliver training, participation and engagement; All based on research-driven educational principles. Examples and discussions will also focus on the challenges presented by academic teaching.
Deadline for registration: 24 August 2025
Date: 3-4 September 2025
Germany: German Conference on Bioinformatics (GCB)
Annual, international conference devoted to all areas of bioinformatics and meant as a platform for the whole bioinformatics community.
Date: 22-24 September 2025
Online: Workshop in Epigenomics Data Analysis
The aim of this workshop is to introduce best practice bioinformatics methods for processing, analyses and integration of epigenomics data. The online teaching includes lectures, programming tutorials and interactive group sessions. This workshop is run by the National Bioinformatics Infrastructure Sweden (NBIS).
Deadline for registration: 25 August 2025
Date: 22 - 26 September 2025
Belgium: Introduction to Protein Structure Analysis and Prediction
This two-day training covers the basics of protein structure analysis, starting with exploring online databases like AlphaFoldDB, visualizing with ChimeraX, comparing homologues, and using tools like MutateX or PROSS to quantify interactions on day one. The second day focuses on accessing structure predictions via online tools (AlphaFold3, Chai-1) and HPC installations (AlphaFold2, Boltz-1, AlphaPulldown), culminating in an afternoon session where participants apply these tools to their own research questions and learn AlphaPulldown for protein-protein interaction screens.
Deadline for registration: 25 August 2025
Date: 8-9 September 2025
Switzerland: Open Science Fair 2025
OS FAIR 2025 aims to bring together and empower Open Science communities and services; to identify common practices related to Open Science; to see what are the best synergies to deliver and operate services that work for many; and to bring experiences from all around the world and learn from each other.
Registration Deadline: 31st August 2025
Date: 15-17 September 2025
Switzerland: Bioinformatics meets AI: shaping the future of data-driven biology
The [BC]2 Basel Computational Biology Conference is the flagship scientific meeting of the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, held every two years. As Switzerland’s leading event in computational biology and one of the largest of its kind in Europe, [BC]² attracts around 500 scientists from academia, industry, and healthcare. Attendees explore cutting-edge advancements in bioinformatics, ranging from evolutionary and environmental dynamics to infectious diseases, cancer research, protein design, single-cell omics, and AI-driven innovations in clinical data science.
Early registration: 10 March - 30 June 2025. Standard registration: 1 July - 1 September 2025
Tutorials and workshops : Monday 8 September 2025. Main conference: 8-10 September 2025
Online: Developmental metabolism: flows of energy, matter, and information
In this rapidly advancing field, metabolomic methods play a crucial role in unraveling complex processes. The workshop will again aim to bring together researchers from diverse backgrounds: developmental biology, genetics, epigenetics, ecology, physics and math, to provide the developmental metabolism community with cutting-edge research and methodologies applied across scales, insights into the latest advancements in metabolomic techniques and their application to developmental biology.
Registration Deadline: 2 Sep 2025
Date: 9 - 12 Sep 2025
Belgium: Analysis of single cell RNASeq data
In this course, we will go through the whole pipeline to analyze short-read scRNASeq data. We will teach you how to:
- Do proper quality control and filtering on the gene level and the cell level
- Remove as much noise as possible
- Cluster your cells and create UMAP plots
- Get potential markers for these subsets of cells
- Identify genes that are differentially expressed genes between conditions
The content of the course is tailored to the participants’ needs. On the second day, participants can bring their data to analyze.
Deadline for registration: 9 September 2025
Date: 23 and 26 September 2025
Webinar: Researchers’ Journeys in Opening Cultural and Historical Data
Join us for a webinar dedicated to making cultural and historical data open. The session aims to demystify the process of data publishing and help participants better understand what it involves. By sharing concrete examples, we hope to lower the barriers to opening up research data.
Date: 16.9.2025
Webinar: Exploring secondary and archival data in social science research: An introduction
This webinar will provide an introduction into secondary and archival social science data. The webinar will cover a number of topics including where to find the data, the considerations of using different types of data, how sampling will impact analyses and interpretation of results, some data management tips and examples of analyses conducted with secondary social science data.
Date: 19 September 2025
Hybrid: New Horizons in Neurodegeneration
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) manifest with distinct clinical features but shares underlying mechanisms. Understanding neurodegenerative diseases is critical in the quest to develop preventive measures, diagnostic tools, and targeted therapies. This conference brings together leading scientists in the field to share groundbreaking research, novel methodologies, and cutting-edge technologies, all aimed at unraveling the complexities of neurodegeneration.
Registration Deadline: Early bird 11 Sep, Final 25 Sep
Date: 9-19 October 2025
Germany: European Galaxy Days (EGD)
The first two days will give an overview of the current state of the Galaxy framework and community with several talks, demonstrations, and Birds of a Feather sessions. As part of a CoFest, the third day offer the opportunity to continue the discussions, to code and hack as well as enjoy the Galaxy community.
Date: 1st October 2025
Belgium: XVII Vibrational Spectroscopy and Chemometrics Training Course
Theoretical and practical course dedicated to scientists and industry professionals seeking to discover or improve their skills in spectroscopy and chemometrics.
Date: 29 September - 3 October 2025
Belgium: FAIR training material made by Design
By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Create a FAIR and open training material from the start, Apply FIAR principles to all elements of training material, Use AI tools in the content creation of FAIR training material. Course material: https://elixir-europe-training.github.io/ELIXIR-TrP-FAIR-Material-By-Design/
Deadline for registration: 10 October 2025
Date: 21-23 October 2025
WEBINAR recording: Deciphering AI for the Life Sciences
AI is reshaping life sciences by enabling researchers to analyze complex datasets, automate workflows, and gain deeper insights into biological processes. This introductory webinar will break down AI concepts, clarify key terminology, and showcase real-world examples of AI applications in the life sciences.
Course material: Building capacity in Single-Cell and Spatial Omics
A list of course instances collected by the recent training survey conducted by the ELIXIR Single-Cell Omics Community. These courses have materials inc. slides and exercises available online, some of them provide recorded lectures too.