Cooperative Centers for Translational Research on
Human Immunology and Biodefense (CCTRHIB)

2004 Workshop Results

Two workshops were conducted in 2004. In August 2004, a two-day National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) course was held at UMass Medical School, attended by approximately 70 researchers. The course consisted of lectures and hands-on demonstration of NCBI internet-based bioinformatics resources. Feedback from attendees was very positive.

2005 Workshops

There will be three courses in 2005.

Completed: Workshop #1 - Gene expression analysis using microfluidics-based RT‑PCR   - June 28 -30, 2005.

This workshop focused on new technology for gene expression analysis of human blood cells.We addressed the design of relevant microfluidics cards and performing high-throughput RT‑PCR, using commercially available technology and in-house design of the cards. Course manuals detailing experimental methods were developed by Dr. Bosch and her team. In addition to the training, expert analysis of the generated data was provided. We taught the course at UMASS Medical School.

Please check back here in the near future for a full run down on workshop results.

  Workshop #2 - NCBI Bioinformatics Tools and Resources - August 2-3, 2005

"A Field Guide to Genbank and NCBI Molecular Biology Resources"

August 2-3, 2005

Lecture: August 2 9:00-12:00 Goff S1-607

Workshops: August 2-3 (2 hour sessions TBA)

UMass Medical School

55 Lake Avenue N

Worcester, MA

Registration is now open.  Register Here !

The Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research and Academic Computing present  A Field Guide to GenBank and NCBI Molecular Biology Resources , a lecture and hands-on computer workshop by NCBI staff on GenBank and related databases covering effective use of the Entrez databases and search service, the BLAST similarity search engine, genome data and related resources. The course is free but registration is required. Workshop sessions are optional, but attendance at a workshop is restricted to those who registered for and attended the lecture. In addition, time can be allocated after the last workshop for consults with the NCBI staff.

If you would like to review the NCBI training materials click here.

Hosted by:

Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research

Cooperative Centers for Translational Research in Human Immunology and Biodefense

Academic Computing/Information Services

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Workshop #3 - Techniques for the Detection of RNA Viruses  in Biological Samples - December 2005

The third workshop will focus on utilizing new, high-through-put techniques for the detection of viral nucleic acids in biological samples . Methods include detection of viruses in biological samples using DNA microarrays. The course will address the design of relevant microarrays and their use with biological samples, using commercially available technology and in-house design of the microarrays. Course materials will be developed by Dr. Bosch and her team (Marcia Woda and Kris Xhaja) including two manuals, which will provide detailed methods and discussions as well as support material.