Hands-on workshop
introducing R for clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine
When: Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Time: 9am - 2pm
Where: 202.02.07–08, Bundoora Campus, RMIT University, Victoria
(Location information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/locations/melbourne-bundoora-campus) Maps
Fees: AACB Members - Free | Non Members - $20.00
AACB Victoria is pleased to announce a hands-on workshop introducing R for clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
This workshop is designed for beginners with prior experience with R. It focuses on practical skills for working with laboratory data, including importing datasets, data cleaning, simple visualisation and performing common laboratory analyses.
The emphasis is on practical application rather than statistical theory, with step-by-step guidance to support participants in developing confidence using R in their own laboratory practice.
The programme combines short guided demonstrations with interactive, hands-on exercises, allowing participants to follow along and apply each step in real time.
What is R and why is it relevant to laboratory medicine?
R is an open-source programming language widely used for data analysis, visualisation and reporting. It enables laboratories to work efficiently with large datasets, produce reproducible analyses and generate publication-quality figures and reports. For those interested in further background, please see: https://myadlm.org/cln/articles/2020/april/why-clinical-laboratorians-should-embrace-the-r-programming-language
Workshop Structure
Morning session:
Introduction to R, data import, exploration and basic data handling
Afternoon session:
Practical hands-on exercises, simple laboratory analyses and optional advanced topics
Speakers and Facilitators:
Kay Weng Choy
Registration:
Please register via the AACB website.
Catering:
Catering will not be provided. Nearby food and refreshment options are available.
Target Audience:
This workshop is suitable for:
- Scientists, registrars and pathologists
- Individuals new to R
- Anyone interested in applying simple data analysis techniques to routine laboratory data
Participant Preparation:
Participants are requested to come prepared as follows:
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