Practical QTL Mapping with QTL IciMapping
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: 3 & 4 November, 2026, online
- Time: 2:00–5:00 PM CET
- Program: available here
- Seats: Limited to 15 participants
- Instructor: Rachil Koumproglou
- Contact: 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 October 23rd, 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
Feedback from our previous QTL Mapping workshop
“The workshop was highly interactive and successfully translated complex concepts such as QTL mapping into practical, easy-to-understand knowledge. […] The clear explanations, hands-on demonstrations, and real-world breeding examples helped participants build confidence in applying these methods to their own research.”
Dr. Muhammad Ahsan Khan
Centre for Advanced Studies in Food Security and Agriculture
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Pakistan (via LinkedIn)
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*Early registration price is valid through October 3rd, 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.