R for Biochemists 101
Starting 3 February 2025

R for Biochemists 101 is the Biochemical Society’s original R course, aimed to equip researchers with the information, tools and techniques to use R. It is suited to beginners who want to use this programming software but have little or no experience.

The course will focus on getting data into R, and manipulating and visualising this using various methods. Each module will use a biochemical experiment and data as a starting point.

The course is made up of five modules that cover:

  • Learning R fundamentals with a protein standard curve
  • Extracting data and making a customised graph
  • Analysing enzyme kinetics data in R
  • Making a volcano plot with R
  • Importing data and making visualisations

 

The estimated time of completion for each module is one hour, however this can vary for each learner. Participants will be able to complete the course at their own pace and will benefit from the interaction with the course moderators and fellow participants. The course moderators will reply to your comments and queries for the first four weeks from the course launch date. After this time, the interaction with the course moderators won’t be available but you’ll be able to access the course for a year from its launch date.

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Registration fees

Members residents in low-income/lower-middle income or upper-middle income countries*:  FREE
Student members: £30
Early career members: £48
Full members: £60
Non-members: £96

Please note, VAT will be added to registrations from the UK.

*Free registration for any members living in a country that is listed by the New World Bank as a low income/lower middle income or upper middle income developing economy. You must be living in this country at time of course registration/purchasing membership.

Registration will close at 17:00 on Friday 21 February 2025 but please note course moderators will only be assisting learners until 28 February. You will still be able to access the course until 2 February 2026 but without moderator assistance.

Biochemical Society Bursaries

We offer a wide range of bursaries to help you participate in this course and save money on registration fees!

Apply during the registration process for Full and Early Career Bursaries and Student Bursaries.

Not a member of the Biochemical Society? Join today and save up to the full cost of your registration fee.

Engage with us prior, during and after the course. For questions, insights and feedback, tag us @BiochemSoc or @biochemsoc.bsky.social