Date/Time
Date(s) - 2026-04-20 - 2026-04-21
09:30 CEST - 15:30 CEST
Location
EMBL Monterotondo
Categories
Data Management Workshop at EMBL Rome
We are pleased to announce a Data Management Workshop at EMBL Rome, bringing together experts from across EMBL’s Data Science Center and IT Services to help you navigate the landscape of research data management.
About the Workshop
This two-day event provides practical guidance on managing research data effectively, from experimental design to long-term storage and sharing. Whether you’re starting a new project or improving your current practices, this workshop will equip you with essential knowledge and tools.
Day 1: Expert Talks and Presentations (20 April)
A full day of presentations covering essential data management topics:
- Data Management Principles – Understanding FAIR data principles and best practices
- Experimental Design – Planning for data management from the start
- Image and Sequencing Data Formats – Overview of common data formats and standards
- Data Management Application – EMBL’s internal file system management tools and workflows
- Research Data Management with LabID – Introduction to EMBL’s laboratory information management platform
- Applied Data Management in LabID – Practical examples using sequencing and imaging data
Each session includes time for Q&A and discussion. Coffee, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
Day 2: One-on-One Consulting Sessions (21 April)
Personalized consulting sessions where you can discuss your specific data management challenges with our expert speakers. Sessions are available in 30-minute or 1-hour slots and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis during registration.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is open to all EMBL Rome community members:
- PhD Fellows
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- Trainees
- Staff Scientists
- Facility Heads
- Group Leaders
Programme (Tentative)
The final programme will be shared with registered participants once finalized.
Day 1 – Monday, 20 April 2026
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Coffee and welcome | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Data Management Principles | Francesco Tabaro |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Experimental Design | Sarah Kaspar |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee break | |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | An Overview of Imaging and Sequencing Data Formats | Erick Ratamero and Francesco Tabaro |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch break | |
| 13:30 – 14:15 | Data Management Application | William Murphy |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Research Data Management with LabID | Charles Girardot |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Applied Sequencing and Imaging Data Management in LabID | Charles Girardot |
Day 2 – Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Individual Consulting Sessions – Personalized consultations with expert speakers to discuss your specific data management needs. Sessions available in 30-minute or 1-hour slots, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration
Registration is required for catering and logistics planning.
Registration deadline: 15 March 2026
Venue
EMBL Rome, Adriano Buzzati-Traverso Campus
Via Ramarini 32, 00015 Monterotondo, Italy
Contact
For questions or more information, please contact:
Francesco Tabaro – francesco.tabaro@embl.it
Registration
Attendance is free of charge.
Please use the Other box at the bottom of the form to share any additional information with us, including data types not listed, topics you’d like to see addressed, or special dietary needs.