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
1.08.20205 RStudio for beginners - 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
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
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: 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
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
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