Bioinformatics Bootcamp session

CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp

Training early-career oncologists and researchers on emerging technologies and data analytics

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Connecting Data and Biology

As immunotherapy evolves, analyzing complex data in its biological context is key to uncovering the immune system’s cancer-fighting potential. This hands-on training is vital to driving transformative discoveries that can lead to more effective, personalized immunotherapy strategies.

Key technologies and topics covered:

  • Bulk DNA/RNA Sequencing
  • Single-Cell RNA Sequencing
  • Imaging
  • Multiomics
  • Fundamentals of R Programming

Introducing CRI’s Bioinformatics Bootcamp

Watch the video to learn how the CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp trains Postdoctoral Fellows in analyzing bioinformatic data in cancer and immunology.

The 2026 CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp will take place in Spring 2026. CRI postdocs who wish to attend or those considering corporate sponsorship should email [email protected].

Katie Campbell presents on stage

“We’re in an era where technology is rapidly transforming cancer research and it’s crucial to harness these advancements to tackle the big biological questions through data-driven approaches.”

Katie Campbell, PhD
CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp Teaching Faculty
University of California, Los Angeles

Bridging the Divide

The CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp brings together early career scientists in immunology and immuno-oncology to be trained by world-renowned faculty in cutting-edge and emerging technologies and data analyses.

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Building expertise
in data analytics

The CRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp features hands-on components with individualized attention from teaching faculty, cultivating deep understanding and real-world application of complex concepts. Each Bootcamp offers a dynamic curriculum incorporating technologies and platforms relevant to the field.

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Attendee satisfaction

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98%

Believed the course
enhanced their knowledge 

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98%

Agreed that the in-person format was essential 

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93%

Would attend again

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89%

Empowered to apply
bioinformatics knowledge 
to their own research 

Rosa Vincent, PhD

“As a complete beginner in R and bioinformatics, this bootcamp made the field feel accessible and exciting. I left feeling more confident in coding, experiment planning, and even strengthening my research proposals. I’d love to come back!”

Rosa Vincent, PhD
CRI WoodNext Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow
Baylor College of Medicine

Interested in learning more about the CRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Program?

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