Phillip Compeau is a Ph.D. candidate and instructor in the department of mathematics at UC San Diego. Along with Nikolay Vyahhi, he co-founded Rosalind (http://rosalind.info), a site that teaches bioinformatics algorithms and tools through a series of programming challenges, and he serves as the site's content editor.
More info: http://www.linkedin.com/in/phillipcompeau
Coursera
Dive into the intricate process of molecular evolution with our Bioinformatics IV course, available exclusively on Coursera. This advanced specialization module will teach you how to compare genes, proteins, and genomes, ultimately enabling you to create an insightful 'Tree of Life'.
EdX
Dive into the fascinating world of genomic data science with this introductory course. Explore DNA replication, understand where DNA begins to replicate in bacteria, and learn straightforward algorithms for analyzing genetic information. Perfect for beginners eager to decode the language of life.
EdX
Dive into the world of genomics with 'Analyze Your Genome!', a beginner-friendly course that teaches you how to analyze biological datasets through next-generation sequencing (NGS) data. Gain hands-on experience with Illumina’s user-friendly BaseSpace platform, without needing a strong computational background. Explore specific biological problems each week and learn best-practice pipelines.