

Practical QTL Mapping with ICIM
Online Workshop: “How to run QTL mapping using QTL IciMapping”—Learn QTL mapping by doing it. This practical workshop walks you step-by-step through the full process using real data, helping you understand not just how to run the analysis, but how to interpret and apply the results.
- Date: 14 & 15 July, 2026, online
- Time: 2:00–5:00 PM CET
- Program: available here
- Seats: Limited to 15 participants
- Instructor: Rachil Koumproglou
- Contactar: info@agrosynapsis.com
- Certificate offered
Who is this workshop for?
🎓 MSc & PhD students looking to strengthen their skills in QTL mapping and molecular breeding
🏢 Seed companies aiming to train their personnel in marker discovery and application
🌱 Plant breeders seeking to discover, validate, and apply molecular markers in their breeding programs
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* Early registration price is valid through June 29th, 2026
* Student eligibility
The student fee applies only to participants currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate, MSc, or PhD students. Proof of enrollment may be required.
This rate does not apply to professionals or employees pursuing a degree while working professionally. AgroSynapsis reserves the right to verify eligibility and adjust the fee if needed

What You Will Learn

How to prepare the input files from raw genotyping and phenotying data

How to construct and evaluate genetic linkage maps including grouping, ordering, and quality control of markers

How to perform QTL mapping using ICIM to detect genomic regions associated with target traits and generate interpretable LOD prodilies

How to interpret QTL results and apply them in breeding programs, including understanding additive effects, variance explained, and integration into marker-assisted selection (MAS)
Why we use ICIMapping
Open-source and widely validated → supported by 1,700+ scientific references and broadly used in research and breeding programs
User-friendly, no coding required → intuitive interface accessible to breeders and researchers without programming experience
All-in-one solution → integrates genetic map construction and QTL detection in a single platform, simplifying the workflow
Higher precision in QTL detection → automatic cofactor selection in composite interval mapping improves accuracy and reliability
Efficient and practical → reduces the need for multiple software tools, saving time and minimizing complexity
About The Instructor
Dr. Rachil Koumproglou, founder of AgroSynapsis, is a Molecular Breeding Consultant and Educator. She began her career as a Plant Geneticist during her PhD at the University of Birmingham (UK) and went on to work across public and private sectors, combining academic knowledge with practical experience.
Throughout her career, she has closely collaborated with breeders, supporting their adoption of molecular tools and deeper understanding of plant genomics. She has led training sessions and workshops, translating complex scientific ideas into engaging narratives. Today, she is the lead instructor for the UC Davis Plant Breeding Academy’s Introductory Course in Molecular Markers, offered worldwide


Words From Participants to the eCourse of “How to set a MAS pipeline”
The course offered a clear and practical overview of how marker-assisted selection supports decision-making in breeding programs
Enid Pérez-Lara Ph.D, MBA
Plant Breeder, Agronomix Software
Spain (via LinkedIn)
The hands-on training was particularly effective, making it easier to translate knowledge directly into practical breeding and research workflows -something that is often missing in many learning platforms.
Dr. Varsha Singh
Associate Research Scientist, Corteva
India (via LinkedIn)
I found this course highly practical and easy to apply. It clearly explained how to transition from published QTL/marker information to a validated, decision-ready marker set, with a strong emphasis on phenotyping quality and marker validation.
Endeshaw Tadesse,
PhD Student, Washington State University
USA (via LinkedIn)
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*Early registration price is valid through June 5th, 2026
Price Policy
Your price is adjusted based on your country’s economic classification (World Bank) as part of our Global Accessibility Policy (see Terms and Conditions). We believe critical molecular breeding knowledge should be available worldwide. The rate displayed below is your final, best price.