Multi Omics NETwork Analysis Workshop (MONET)

June 7th - June 13th, 2026 | Located in-person at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Application Now Open
The application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) R25HG013296 award, this immersive, in-person workshop is designed to equip post-baccalaureate researchers— graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, research staff, junior/senior faculty— with essential skills in network-based multi-omic analysis.

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Why Multi-Omics Matters

In an era of advanced biomedical research, these skills are imperative.

Integrating diverse biological data, from DNA variants to molecular profiles, provides a comprehensive understanding of biological systems. Proficiency in multi-omics analysis techniques that are rooted in network-based methodology is crucial for uncovering the complex interplay underlying health and disease.

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Partnering You with Accomplished Faculty

Expert mentorship that not only guides but transforms your approach to research.

Benefit from the guidance of our accomplished faculty, experts in multi-omics analysis and network methods. Their mentorship will provide invaluable insights and practical knowledge, significantly enhancing your capabilities in modern biomedical research.

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How MONET Empowers You

MONET doesn't just provide knowledge— it empowers your research.

Through immersive learning experiences, you will gain practical skills that can be applied directly to your research. Our hands-on sessions and collaborative projects prepare you to take on the complex challenges of modern biomedical investigation, ensuring that you leave MONET ready to make a meaningful impact.

What to Expect at MONET

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In-Depth Learning in Multi-Omics Analysis and Network Methods

Engage in comprehensive lessons covering different omics data types and their interrelationships, along with the application of network methods.

Hands-On Sessions with Specialized Software

Gain practical experience using state-of-the-art software packages for multi-omics analyses via the NHGRI Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL) cloud computing platform.

Tech Core Tours for Behind-the-Scenes Insights

Get an exclusive look at how this data is generated by touring core facilities and a local biotechnology company.

Critical Discussions on Ethical Considerations

Participate in conversations about ethical considerations, privacy, and responsible research conduct, particularly in the context of multi-omics and network analysis.

What Past Participants Are Saying

“The AnVIL system was such a great way to run the workshop. I've attended numerous workshops where people struggle with installing dependencies, but this was by far the most organized and smooth workshop I've ever been part of. All the code ran flawlessly, which allowed us much more time to focus on actually learning the material.” — Anonymous

“The code reports were really great and user-friendly. I loved how well-annotated everything was—you could easily follow along and understand what was happening at each step. Creating so many high-quality workshop materials and tutorials is no small feat, and it really showed in the final product.” — Anonymous

“The workshop was really thoughtfully organized with a well-planned schedule. It was packed, but there was a lot to cover, and it was just amazingly well organized for a first-time workshop. The tours of the genomic center, mass spec, and Somalogics were wonderful additions. The food and accommodations were generous and really appreciated. You can tell a lot of work and heart went into planning this workshop.” — Anonymous

“I enjoyed the lab sessions and the pair-to-pair, lecture lab sessions. They were really helpful as the lectures give a general overview of the work while the lab provides a hands-on training on what was learned.” — Anonymous

Location

The program will be hosted 2025-2028 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, just 20 - 30 minutes outside of Denver. Accommodations will be arranged at The Benson Hotel & Faculty Club. This program is an in person event.

Eligibility

This summer program is designed for post-baccalaureate researchers, including MS/PhD students, research staff, post-doctoral fellows, clinical fellows, and junior and senior research investigators.

Participants must be able to attend in person the entire week, no exceptions.

MONET participants need to be residing in the United States at the time of the workshop (those residing in Canada and Mexico may also be considered). Additionally, this is a NIH-funded program and thus mandated to focus on training US citizens/permanent residents, however there are available slots for non-citizens/residents and we encourage those qualified individuals to apply.

Applicants should possess sufficient programming experience to run provided code templates in the form of RMarkdown and/or Jupyter Notebooks.

Although each participant will have free access to the ANVIL cloud computing resources, each participant will need to bring a laptop computer that is capable of connecting to the internet.

Program Benefits

Travel and Accommodations: All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered for participants.

Meals and Incidentals: Participants will receive full support for food and incidental expenses during the program.

Application Requirements

The application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

Submit your application online

Document 1: Personal Statement

Section One (max 500 words): Describe your background, interests, educational goals in the context of omics research, and specifically the reasons MONET will help your professional development.
Section Two (max 500 words): Detail your technical skills:
- Programming Experience: Which languages have you used (e.g., R, Python)? How long have you used them, and in what context (e.g., coursework, research, internships)?
- Development Tools & Platforms: Which software and cloud platforms have you used (e.g., RStudio, Jupyter, GitHub, Azure)? Describe any experience with collaborative coding, version control, or cloud-based workflows.
- Coding Applications: Describe a specific omics-based project or task where you applied your coding skills. Describe the different aspects of the project you worked on (e.g., data cleaning, statistical modeling, visualization) and the tools/packages you used. Please do not include any actual code.

Document 2: CV

An electronic copy of your CV is required, with PDF format preferred.

Letter of Support

A letter of support from a mentor or supervisor is required for students and post-doctoral fellows.
The letter should not exceed 2 pages, must be double-spaced, and should be submitted with the correct email address for your recommender. We will contact them directly.
- We ask that the recommender provide the following information in their letter:
  - How would the MONET workshop benefit the applicant's professional development
  - Which areas of network-based multi-omics research are most relevant for your lab/group?
  - Can you confirm the applicant would attend the entirety of the week (a requirement to be accepted)?
We recommend informing your recommender that they will receive an email request for their letter of support.

Important Note
Please have all documents ready prior to completing the application.

Accessibility

The University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.  If you would like to request an accommodation or inquire about accessibility, please contact Becca Chrisman by email at [email protected].

* Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change. All times are in Mountain Time (MT).

The workshop is organized to provide immersive and active experiences for participants. The schedule consists of a variety of different formats: traditional lectures, hands-on session, tours, group activities, and lunch sessions with break-out discussions.

Modules are three hours each and topics include network science, pairwise integration, meta-analysis, undirected and directed network analysis, unsupervised and supervised learning, and single-cell approaches.

Each module will start with one-hour lectures where experts will give overviews on key omics modalities, types of multi-omics analyses, and network science.

Each lecture will be followed by two-hour hands-on computer lab sessions with provided code notebooks and sample data sets to reinforce participant learning and skill development.
- Tentative Module Schedule:
  - Module 1: Introduction to Network Science and NHGRI/AnVIL system
  - Module 2: Pairwise Analysis - Genetics
  - Module 3: Pairwise Analysis - Epigenetics
  - Module 4: Undirected Network Analysis Methods
  - Module 5: Directed Network Analysis Methods
  - Module 6: Unsupervised Learning & Networks
  - Module 7: Unsupervised Learning & Networks – Single-cell
  - Module 8: Supervised Learning & Networks

Lunch sessions are less structured, but will include discussions on cross-cutting topics with experts on responsible conduct of research; race, ethnicity and ancestry in omics research; omics data privacy; data harmonization; and computing resources and platforms.
Tours of cores (sequencing, microarray or mass spectrometry) on campus and the region will provide overviews of the technologies that generate multi-omics data.
Keynote speakers will be invited from across the country to provide a perspective on cutting-edge topics related to the workshop.

Hosted by the Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA) and the Department of Biostatistics & Informatics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Name	School/ Department
Organizers
Katerina Kechris, PhD	University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Biostatistics & Informatics
Zhixin Lun, PhD	University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Biostatistics & Informatics
Christopher Mancuso, PhD	University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Biostatistics & Informatics
Becca Chrisman	University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Center for Innovative Design and Analysis
Steering Committee
Russell Bowler, M.D., Ph.D.	Cleveland Clinic Genomic Sciences and System Biology
Farnoush Banaei-Kashani, PhD	University of Colorado Denver Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Leslie Lange, PhD	University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Biomedical Informatics

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Multi Omics NETwork Analysis Workshop (MONET)

Application Now Open
The application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

Application Now Open

The application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

What to Expect at MONET

What Past Participants Are Saying

Center for Innovative Design & Analysis

Colorado School of Public Health

Multi Omics NETwork Analysis Workshop (MONET)

Application Now OpenThe application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

Application Now Open

The application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

What to Expect at MONET

What Past Participants Are Saying

Program and Application Information

Schedule

Keynote Speakers

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Center for Innovative Design & Analysis

Colorado School of Public Health

Application Now Open
The application deadline is January 15th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.