Dear all, There are still 4 seats available for the onlinec course on Genome Annotation, which will run from the 13th to the 16th of May. Course website: ( https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/genome-annotation/ ) Recent technological advancements in long-read DNA sequencing, coupled with a significant reduction in costs, have rendered the generation of genome assemblies financially viable and computationally feasible. As a result, genome assembly no longer poses the primary obstacle to evolutionary analysis for many non-model organisms. The greater challenge lies in accurately annotating a draft genome assembly after its construction. In this course, we will delve into the essential processes and strategies required to start the annotation of your target genome addressing challenges posed by genome characteristics and specificities. By the end of this course, attendees will : 1) have the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary to start the annotation process of your genome of interest; 2) be able to tackle genome specific challenges; 3) understand the vital role that high-quality genome annotations play in advancing our understanding of biological processes, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and research. For the full list of our courses, please visit: ( https://www.physalia-courses.org/courses-workshops/genome-annotation/ ) Best regards, Carlo Carlo Pecoraro, Ph.D Physalia-courses DIRECTOR info@physalia-courses.org mobile: +49 17645230846 "info@physalia-courses.org" (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)