Bioinformatics Software: Partek Genomics Suite (PGS)

Major Topics:

• Gene and exon expression data
• Copy number variation data
• Next-generation sequencing data 
• New Methylation workflow

Key Features:

• Comprehensive topics:
  Cover all major high-throughput data analysis topics
• Task-orientated format:
  Go through each data analysis workflows step-by-step with live demos
• Hands-on practices:
  Demo datasets and trial Partek GS will be provided. Check Training Materials section below
• Professional consultation:
  Bring your own data and go through analysis with the guidance of the Partek customer support team

Time: Mar.24-25, 2011

Place: Aresty Auditorium, HSC

Registration is mandatory. 

Thursday March 24, 2011

Overview of Partek Genomic Suite; Microarray-based Gene Expression and Genetic Variation (SNP and copy number) Data Analysis Workflows

Xiaowen Wang, Ph.D., Field Application Specialist

• 9:00 a.m.       Overview of Partek Genomic Suite
• 9:45 a.m.       Morning Coffee Break
• 10:00 a.m.     Array-based Gene Expression Data Analysis Workflow
• 12:00 p.m.     Lunch Break
• 1:00 p.m.       Exon Array Data Analysis Workflow
• 1:30 p.m.       Hands-on Practices for Gene Expression Analysis
• 2:30 p.m.       Afternoon Break
• 2:45 p.m.       Copy Number/SNP/LOH Data Analysis Workflow
• 5:00 p.m.       End of Day 1

Friday March 25, 2011

Next-Gen Sequencing Data Analysis: RNA-seq and ChIP-seq workflows; Methylation Data Analysis Overview

Ryan Peters, Ph.D., Field Application Specialist

• 9:00 a.m.       RNA-seq Data Analysis Workflow and NGS Alignment Tools (Part I)
• 10:15 a.m.     Morning Coffee Break
• 10:30 a.m.     RNA-seq Data Analysis Workflow and NGS Alignment Tools (Part II)
• 12:00 p.m.     Lunch Break
• 1:00 p.m.       ChIP-seq Data Analysis Workflow
• 3:00 p.m.       Afternoon Break
• 3:15 p.m.       Methylation Data Analysis Workflow
• 4:00 p.m.       Open Lab (Q&A)
• 5:00 p.m.       End of Day 2 and the onsite training