Hands-On eDNA Metabarcoding for Tropical Biodiversity Assessment

Workshop Overview

This workshop provides participants with practical training in analysing eDNA and amplicon sequencing data for biodiversity assessment. Using real tropical datasets, participants will learn how to process raw sequencing data, perform taxonomic assignment, and interpret biodiversity patterns relevant to conservation and ecological monitoring.

The training is designed to be highly interactive, moving from theoretical foundations to hands-on computational analysis.

Trainers

Registration Fees

Registration Category Workshop Fee (RM)
Conference Participants 300
Workshop-only Participants 500

Note:

  • The workshop is strictly limited to a maximum of 20 participants to ensure a high-quality learning environment.
  • Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Workshop Programme

Date: 6 November 2026 | Full-Day Session: 9am – 5pm

Time Session Topic
08:30 – 09:00 Welcome & Setup
09:00 – 09:15 Opening & Overview
09:15 – 10:45 Session 1: Introduction
10:45 – 11:00 Tea Break
11:00 – 13:00 Session 2: Hands-on Analysis I
13:00 – 14:45 Lunch Break
14:45 – 15:30 Session 3: Hands-on Analysis II
15:30 – 16:30 Session 4: Hands-on Analysis III
16:30 – 17:00 Final Discussion & Wrap-up

Logistics

  • Venue

    Bioinformatics and Big Data Laboratory, Building 3, Level 3, Room 3-3-19, Monash University Malaysia

  • Datasets

    Participants will analyse curated real-world datasets, such as freshwater or rainforest eDNA metabarcoding datasets (sourced from public databases and specialised research projects).

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the complete eDNA metabarcoding analysis workflow.
  • Gain hands-on experience processing raw sequencing data.
  • Be able to interpret biodiversity outputs for ecological and conservation applications.