Program

The program was targeted to provide a specific introduction into using genomic data in a biomedical laboratory. We split the course into a morning session, which introduce a topic with very applied and specific examples, highlighting just enough of the theory behind the tools to understand what's going on and how to choose parameters wisely. After the morning break, we will feature a lab scientist from our PGA or a collaborator to illustrate the use of genomics tools. After lunch we reconvene in the computer lab. A brief introduction into the assignments is followed by time to do the exercises. There will be staff on hand to answer any questions. There will be plenty of opportunity to work on your favorite gene(s) with experts to help you over hurdles.

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Final Session Plan:

1. Overview of the NHLBI Program in Genomic Application
2. Using annotated genome information
   How to make sequence data useful? This session covers basic sequence analysis, gene finding tools, sequence databases, annotated genomes, and more.
3. Expanding on given annotation
   Given that you found your gene with lots of annotation, find out what you can do to expand and verify possibly conflicting annotation. Learn to use additional resources to build your confidence or distrust of the annotation.
4. Comparative genomics tools
   Learn to use tools and databases developed in the BerkeleyPGA to study conserved regions in cardiovascular genes.
5. Using microarray data
   Introduction into microarray technology and data analysis for comparative genomics. (Some browsers may have difficulty reading this site. In this case use the PDF files, Introduction, Cancer biology instead).
   
6. Protein resources and tools
7. Web links to other tools and resources can help you understand your favorite gene(s).

Also take a look at our Class pictures. We got a lot done, but we also had fun!

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