Bioinformatics Tutoring
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Beginner Bioinformatics Tutoring & Coaching
Learning bioinformatics can feel overwhelming, especially for students transitioning from biology into programming and computational analysis. I provide beginner-friendly tutoring and guidance for students and early researchers learning bioinformatics tools, workflows, and computational research skills.
My background includes research in bacterial genomics, reproducible workflow development, comparative genomics, and large-scale genomic analysis using tools such as Snakemake, R, Python, and Linux/HPC systems.
Topics I Can Help With
Programming & Command Line
- Unix/Linux command line
- Bash basics
- Git & GitHub
- Introduction to Python and R
- Working with files and directories
- Installing software and environments
Bioinformatics Workflows
- Snakemake workflows
- Conda environments
- Reproducible research practices
- HPC cluster usage
- Troubleshooting workflow and environment issues
Genomics & Data Analysis
- Comparative genomics
- Genomic data analysis
- Antimicrobial resistance analysis
- Data visualization in R
- Working with FASTA, FASTQ, and annotation files
Academic & Professional Development
- Research project organization
- GitHub portfolio setup
- Bioinformatics learning guidance
- Graduate school and research preparation
Intended Audience
- Undergraduate students
- Biology students learning computation
- Early graduate students
- Researchers transitioning into bioinformatics
- Students feeling overwhelmed by computational biology
Session Format
- Virtual 1:1 sessions
- Beginner-friendly explanations
- Live troubleshooting sessions
- Workflow guidance
- Personalized learning support
Availability
Currently offering remote tutoring and coaching sessions.
For questions or scheduling inquiries, contact:
Email: kimcasa650@gmail.com