The BRIDGE Omics Programme
Welcome to the world of omics, where the intricacies of biological systems are unravelled through the lens of high-throughput data generation and analysis. In this series of three courses, we provide a structured approach to understanding biological data, starting with the basic principles of genomics and progressing to advanced techniques in multiomics analysis and systems biology.
The three courses are specifically designed to cater to postdoctoral scientists. Each course builds on the knowledge gained from the preceding one, offering a seamless progression through the layers of omics data analysis.
Through a combination of lectures, hands-on exercises, and case studies, participants will gain a deep understanding of how omics is shaping modern biology and medicine.
Translational Discovery Omics
The first course provides a comprehensive overview of genomics, from the basic principles of DNA structure and function to advanced techniques in sequencing and data analysis and the application of genomics in personalized medicine. Topics covered include phenotype, genome organization, genetic variation, transcription and its regulation as well as epigenetic mechanisms governing development and disease. The course will introduce cell sequencing as a tool for understanding disease mechanisms and heterogeneity.
In the second course, we delve into the translational products of the genome also known as the proteome. We explore the complexity of the proteome, its composition, function, and dynamic regulation. Besides structural functions, proteins comprise the cell’s molecular machinery driving biological processes from cell signaling and metabolism locally to immune response and disease progression more globally. Thus, the proteome holds potential for biomarker research and will be exemplified by plasma proteomics in the hands-on experimental part of this course using state-of-the-art mass spectrometry.
The third course offers an overview of metabolome, gut virome, bacterial microbiome, genome editing, and model systems commonly used in biological research. The participants are presented how omics-based discoveries form the basis of personalised medicine for improved patient stratification and target discovery and innovation and the course will highlight applications of precision medicine across a range of disease areas.
Course practicalities
Dates in 2026
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Welcome meeting: 2 September, 09:00-10:00
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Omics I: 30 September – 2 October (3 days)
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Omics II: 28 – 30 October (3 days)
- Omics III: 9 – 11 November (3 days)
Course days are usually 09:00-16:00. Courses may have networking events in the evening. A detailed course programme will be shared about a month in advance of each course.
Cost, location, and materials
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The three courses are free of charge.
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Courses are held in the Mærsk Tower at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 Copenhagen N.
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Courses are taught in English.
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Participants must bring their own laptop for the courses. Other course materials will be provided by the BRIDGE Programme.
Preparation and examination
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Preparation should be expected for all three courses.
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Literature and information about assignments will be shared about a month in advance of each course.
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To pass a course, participants must be present for all course days and actively participate in all course activities.
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Attendance will be taken during all course days.
Limited places
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The BRIDGE Omics Programme has a capacity of six places in 2026.
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Participants will attend the courses alongside enrolled BRIDGE Fellows.
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In the event of cancellations by either participants or BRIDGE Fellows, applicants who were not offered a place in the first round may be offered a place until 1 September 2026.
Join BRIDGE Omics
Formal requirements
We invite you to apply for the BRIDGE Omics Programme if:
1. You hold:
- an MD with a PhD (specialist training is not a hindrance to applying),
or - an MSc with a PhD within a relevant discipline, such as, but not limited to, veterinary science, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, bioinformatics, pharmacy, dentistry, or medical engineering.
2. You obtained your PhD no more than eight years before the application deadline.*
3. You have a research project with a translational focus.
The project should cover early translational stages:
- T₀ (disease modelling, omics studies, basic research)
- T₁ (biomarker discovery, target development, preclinical development)
The project may also cover early T2 (first-in-human studies, Phase 1 clinical trials, Phase 2/2b clinical trials), though this is not a requirement.
4. You must hold a primary position at either:
- a research institution/organisation in Eastern Denmark (such as the University of Copenhagen, the Technical University of Denmark, Roskilde University, the Danish Cancer Institute, or Statens Serum Institute),
or - a hospital in Eastern Denmark (such as a hospital in the Capital Region of Denmark or Region Zealand, or a private hospital such as Filadelfia).
5. You can fully participate in the BRIDGE Omics Programme, including all nine course days and the welcome meeting.
*If you obtained your PhD more than eight years before the application deadline, you are still welcome to apply. However, you will automatically be placed on the waiting list. Should places become available, candidates will be selected from the waiting list.
Your Qualifications
The BRIDGE Omics Programme is for you if you are highly motivated to participate in the courses and eager to learn about the latest omics methods, results, and perspectives.
You should apply to the programme if you are interested in networking, collaborating with the BRIDGE Fellows and lecturers, and consider yourself an ambitious scientist committed to bridging the gaps between research, medical treatment, and/or the life science industry.
We expect that you are scientifically independent, demonstrate a high degree of academic maturity, and have:
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An enthusiastic interest in translational research.
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A specific purpose for following the courses that will support the progress of either your research project or your career in translational research (or both).
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A strong CV, with publications in high-quality journals and presentations at international conferences.
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The ability to communicate research ideas and results in a clear and logical way, as well as interact with peers and the broader research community confidently and effectively.
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Little to no experience with the topics covered in the three courses.
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A good fit with the BRIDGE Fellow cohort.
Apply for the programme
To apply for the Omics Programme, please complete the application template and submit your application via the link on the right.
The application template can be found on the right.
Your application should be submitted as a single PDF file containing:
- A motivation letter (max. 0.5 page)
- A project description (max. 1 page)
- A CV (max. 2 pages, excluding your list of publications)
- Signed approval from your employer
Upload and submit your full application via the 'APPLY' box.
You will receive an email receipt upon submission.
Questions? Contact us at bridge@sund.ku.dk
After the application deadline
Applications will be reviewed by the BRIDGE Programme Management and prioritised for the limited number of places on the BRIDGE Omics Programme.
We expect to send offers for programme places at the end of June 2026 (emails will be sent from the BRIDGE Office at bridge@sund.ku.dk).
