WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS
Gregory C. Gibson
William Neal Reynolds
Distinguished Prof of Genetics
Assistant Director, Life Sciences,
North Carolina Agricultural
Research Service
North Carolina State University
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Research: Quantitative genomic studies of the molecular basis of morphological and behavioral genetic variation, using the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism, including association studies and quantitative microarray analysis.
Stan L. Martin
Senior Bioinformatics Computing Consultant, Info Tech Division
North Carolina State University
Steve Pechous
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), National Library of Medicine, NIH
Course Information
Steve Pechous is a molecular biologist on the User Services staff of the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Prior to joining the NCBI in 2004, Steve completed a Post Doc with the Department of Agriculture with a focus on secondary metabolite genes responsible for diseases in apple. His PhD is from Penn State University where he studied fungal disease resistance in potatoes and his Bachelor's degree is from California State, Sacramento. |
MICROARRAY ANALYSIS WORKSHOP - July 9, 10 & 11
MODULE 1 - Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and
Wednesday, 8:30 - 1:30 pm, Room 232 Ackert Hall
(Registration fee includes Lunch each day)
Instructors: Gregory C. Gibson & Stan Martin,
North Carolina State University
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of microarray-based gene expression profiling. It will include lectures on basic statistics for biologists, fundamentals of expression profiling, statistical fundamentals for microarray datasets, and experimental design. The workshop will include demonstrations of data analysis using the SAS/JMP Genomics software suite as well as R/Bioconductor open source software. Participants will walk through two examples on their own computers. Time will be devoted to discussions of students’ own data analysis problems. Finally, quick reviews of the latest applications of gene expression profiling in ecology and evolutionary biology will be provided. Computers will be furnished for the hands-on portion of the workshop. Registration fee includes all conference materials and lunch each day: $75.
A Field Guide to GenBank and NCBI Molecular BiologY Resources - Thursday, July 12
MODULE 2 - 8:30 am to 11:30 Big 12 Room, K-State Union
11:30-1:00 Lunch in the Bluemont Room (included in registration)
Hands-On Sessions: 1:00-3:00 and 3:00-5:00 in Room 219 Ackert
Instructor: Steve Pechous, Nat'l Center for Biotechnology Info
(NCBI), NLM, NIH
Molecular sequence databases and computational biology tools are an important part of nearly all areas of biological and biomedical research. A Field Guide to GenBank and NCBI Molecular Biology Resources, will include both lecture and hands-on computer components. Students will learn how to apply resources in their specific research area. The course provides practical information about GenBank, RefSeq and the integrated genome resources, as well as the other databases maintained at the NCBI. It will also provide instruction on effective use of Entrez and BLAST, the two main database search tools. Both experienced and novice users of the NCBI tools and resources will benefit from attending this workshop. Computers will be furnished for the hands-on portion of the workshop. Registration fee includes all conference materials and lunch: $20.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To register, please visit: https://outreach.ksu.edu
and select Arts&Sciences.
For additional registration information and policies, please visit the following sites:
- Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Special Assistance
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
- Manhattan Lodging: www.manhattancvb.org/index.asp?NID=2
- Residence Halls: Contact D. Merrill for additional information.
WORKSHOP FUNDING
Funded by Kansas State University Targeted Excellence.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ECOLOGICAL GENOMICS
Visit: www.k-state.edu/ecogen
QUESTIONS
Please contact dmerrill@k-state.edu or (785) 532-3482. |
We strive to foster a fertile intellectual community of diverse participants from varied disciplines who are committed to advancing the field of ecological genomics. 
