New CSMB Practical Workshop Series

The CSMB is pleased to invite you to the first workshop in our new Practical Workshop Series:

Bulk RNA-seq: From Experimental Design to Data Interpretation
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT
Virtual, by Zoom

This three-hour workshop will provide a practical introduction to bulk RNA-seq, covering experimental design, sample preparation, sequencing, data analysis, and interpretation. The workshop is intended for trainees, principal investigators, associates, industry professionals, and researchers who want to better understand the full RNA-seq workflow, from planning an experiment to interpreting downstream results.

This session may be especially useful for:

• PIs writing or reviewing grants involving transcriptomics
• Researchers discussing experimental strategies with trainees and collaborators
• Trainees who want to adopt RNA-seq or strengthen their understanding of the workflow
• Anyone seeking a clearer perspective on design, sequencing, analysis, and interpretation

The program will include presentations by:

Pr. Jacek Majewski, McGill University — Conceptual overview
Dr Sarah Boissel, IRCM — Library preparation & sample QC
Dr Alexandre Montpetit, Génome Québec — Sequencing
Dr Soheil Jahangiri, UHN / University of Toronto — Bioinformatics & interpretation

The workshop will conclude with a general discussion and Q&A, moderated by Dr Virginie Calderon and Pr El Bachir Affar.

Registration fees

CSMB regular members: $100
CSMB member trainees: $50
Non-members: $400
Non-member trainees: $200