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Hands-on Introduction to R Programming – September 15, 2026

Presented by the Centre for Computational Medicine (CCM), SickKids

This hands-on tutorial introduces the fundamentals of R programming for applications in data science, bioinformatics, and Precision Child Health. Designed for SickKids staff and trainees, the session provides a practical introduction to working with data in R, with no prior programming experience required.

Register here: https://ccm20260915.eventbrite.com/

Topics include:
• Basic operations in RStudio
• Creating an R script
• Working with vectors, matrices, and data frames
• Reading data from text and Excel file

Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and follow along with the hands-on exercises.

Format: Hybrid (in-person & online)

Supported by:
Centre for Computational Medicine, SickKids
Digital Research Alliance of Canada
Compute Ontario