Training workshops on data sharing and analysisLink to Training workshops on data sharing and analysis
The One Health Vector Borne Diseases Hub project is funded by UKRI and Defra. It is a platform for data sharing, exploration, and collaboration on vector-borne diseases both in the UK and globally. Informed responses to vector-borne diseases require integration of multiple data types. Enhancing informatics and data sharing is vital to supporting the response to these threats.
DatesLink to Dates
Training sessions will be held virtually on:
- 19th March 2026 for Data visualisations in R.
- 26th March 2026 for Data wrangling with Hub search and ohvbd R package.
Learning OutcomesLink to Learning Outcomes
- Data visualisations in R (March 19th) - plotting linear models, creating effective data visualisations, and understanding accessible graphics.
- Data wrangling with Hub search and ohvbd (March 26th) - navigating resources on One Health VBD Hub, accessing data with the Hub search, and data wrangling using the ohvbd package in R.
- Applied research projects - both sessions provide an opportunity to work with real VBD datasets and present findings.
Securing your placeLink to Securing your place
Please apply here by the end of 6th March 2026. We will begin reviewing applications immediately.
Complete a short form and provide a max. 350 word statement explaining why you wish to attend and how the training will benefit you.
Who should apply?Link to Who should apply?
We welcome early career researchers from a wide range of academic, research, government, and industry partners who are involved in informing VBD responses. Participants should have a basic understanding of VBDs, as well as foundational knowledge and experience of statistics and programming in R (this will not be covered in the sessions). Preference will be given to those based at UK institutions, but we welcome applications from all.
What is included?Link to What is included?
- Training sessions led by experts in VBDs, informatics, and statistical analysis
- Challenges and exercises using real VBD datasets
- Mentorship, collaboration, and networking opportunities with peers and experienced researchers
- Workshop materials and other instructor training materials
ScheduleLink to Schedule
Detailed schedule to be shared soon. Live sessions for both workshops will run from 10:00 to 13:00 on the respective dates, with some tasks to be completed outside of the live sessions.
ExpectationsLink to Expectations
This is an intensive training program with a strong hands-on component, requiring active participation in lectures, practical sessions, and group projects. Participants should be prepared to engage in coding exercises and collaborate with their peers to analyze data.
By the end of the training, attendees will have developed a strong foundation in VBD data sharing and use, equipping them with skills that can be applied to their research projects.
InstructorsLink to Instructors
Chloe Coxshall is an Experienced Instructor and a PhD graduate at Imperial College London. Her research examines the evolution of same-sex sexual behaviour in primates, using behavioural data from rhesus macaques to test social bonding hypotheses and broader questions in evolution and behaviour.