Training and events

We are pleased to announce a new workshop on Processing and statistical analysis of metabolomics and proteomics data. The workshop will be held in-person from February 11^th to 13^th, 2026.

This three-day workshop will focus on data preprocessing, visualization and statistical analysis for MS-based proteomics and metabolomics. Statistical analysis will be performed either by using tools and software on existing web sites or using R program. It will also offer an informal Question & Answer session.

The workshop presents a training opportunity for current and future JHMSF users. It is open to graduate students, postdocs, and other researchers in the areas of medicine, biology, biochemistry, food science and bio-analytical chemistry. The participants are offered the opportunity to process their own samples during the workshop The workshop aims to promote omics research and facilitate collaborations within the scientific community across Canada.

At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

The application deadline is February 6^th, 2026.

WORKSHOP FEES:

• $200 for students and postdocs
• $300 for other participants

Fees are to be paid to the University of Ottawa, Canada.

For registration and further inquiries, please contact Dr. Zoran Minic.

Email: zminic@uottawa.ca, Phone: 1-(613)-562-5800 ext1626

Topics covered

Introduction to proteomics and metabolomics

• The different steps of the metabolomics and proteomics analysis pipeline

Proteomics and metabolomics processing data analysis

• Proteomics: MaxQuant, Proteome Discoverer & Metabolomics: MzMine, HMDB and Sirius

Data import, handling and cleanup (R tidyverse package)

Data visualization and Statistical analysis

• Data visualization using Venn diagram and Volcano plot
• Multivariate analysis
• Principal components
• -PCA
• Cluster analysis
• -Hierarchical Clustering (Pearson correlation)
• -Heatmap

2025

We are pleased to announce a new workshop on Sample Preparation and Analysis for Mass Spectrometry-Based non-targeted Metabolomics. The workshop will be held at the John L. Holmes Mass Spectrometry Facility (JHMSF), in Marion Hall (MRN) room 02, 140 Louis-Pasteur Private, University of Ottawa on May 20th - 22th, 2025.

This three-day workshop will focus on practical applications in modern bioanalytical techniques, and will cover a variety of topics related to MS-based metabolomics such as: introduction to metabolomics, metabolomics workflows, sample preparation, metabolomics-based technologies and bioinformatics analysis of metabolomics data. Hands-on training will include: sample preparations, nLC-MS/MS sample processing, and metabolite annotation and identification. It will also offer an informal Question & Answer session.

The workshop presents a training opportunity for current and future JHMSF users. It is open to graduate students, postdocs, and other researchers in the areas of medicine, biology, biochemistry and bio-analytical chemistry. The workshop aims to promote state-of-the-art technologies and to facilitate collaborations within the scientific community across Canada.

At the end of Workshop, the participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

The application deadline is May 16th, 2025.

Topics covered

Metabolomics Introduction

• Introduction to metabolomics
• The different steps of the metabolomics analysis pipeline

Sample preparation

• Protein precipitation (training)
• Liquid-liquid extraction (training)
• Solid phase extraction (training)

Metabolomics Tools (separation techniques and mass spectrometry)

Bioinformatics analysis of data sets

• Pre-Processing of row data (training)
• Metabolite annotation and identification (training)

Workshop fees: 

• $200 for students and postdocs
• $300 for other participants

For registration and further inquiries please contact Dr. Zoran Minic, who will create you an infinity profile where you can fill out the registration form here at: https://secure17.ideaelan.com/uOttawa/Public/AppLogin.aspx
If paying by cheque, please make cheque payable to: University of Ottawa and send to 550 Cumberland, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N6N5 Please mark: John Holmes Mass Spectrometry Biological Analysis.
If paying by Direct Transfer, you will need an Electronic Transfer Form or by Credit Card, please call or send us an email: • Phone number: 613-562-5800 ext 1677 • Email: cbsfinancialassistant@uottawa.ca

Email: zminic@uottawa.ca, Phone: 1-(613)-562-5800 ext1626 

2022

We are pleased to announce a new workshop on Data Analysis for Metabolomics and Proteomics. The workshop will be held online thought Zoom/Teams on August 31th to September 2th, 2022.

This three-day workshop will focus on data visualization and statistical analysis for MS-based proteomics and metabolomics. Data analysis will be performed either by using tools and software on existing web site or using R program. It will also offer an informal Question & Answer session.

The workshop presents a training opportunity for current and future JHMSF users. It is open to graduate students, postdocs, and other researchers in the areas of medicine, biology, biochemistry, food science and bio-analytical chemistry. The participants are offered the opportunity to process their own samples during the workshop The workshop aims to promote omics research and facilitate collaborations within the scientific community across Canada. 

At the end of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

The application deadline is August 29rd, 2022.

Topics covered

Introduction to proteomics and metabolomics

• The steps of the proteomics and metabolomics analysis pipeline
• Concepts of data analysis and biological knowledge synthesis

Introduction to proteomics and metabolomics data analysis 

• Data types and data handling
• Visualization of statistical and bioinformatic analysis

Bioinformatics analysis of data sets

• Qualitative analysis (Venn diagrams)
• Quantitative analysis:
• Univariate analysis (t-Test, ANOVA, Correlation analysis, Volcano plot)
• Multivariate analysis [PCA, PLS-DA, Cluster analysis (K-means, Hierarchical clustering), Correlation matrix/Heatmap]
• Biological databases (Gene Ontology, KEGG pathways, Reactome, STRING)
• Functional annotation and enrichment (GSEA, ORA)

Workshop fees: 

• $200 for students and postdocs
• $300 for other participants

Fees are to be paid to the University of Ottawa, Canada.

For registration and further inquiries, please contact Dr. Zoran Minic. 

Email: zminic@uottawa.ca, Phone: 1-(613)-562-5800 ext1626