UPC Bioinformatics Day - Workshops and User Event - June 20

As we are getting close to starting a bioinformatics service for the University Park Campus research community, the NML Bioinformatics Service is pleased to present the UPC Bioinformatics Day event on Monday June 20.  The event consists of two workshops on RNA-seq experiment design and data analysis AND gene study using powerful literature and data mining tools; as well as a user session over lunch to discuss about your bioinformatics needs and how our service can support your research now and in the future.

UPC Bioinformatics Day Agenda

Time: Monday June 20, 8:30 am to 1 pm
Location: Learning Center, Wilson Dental Library (DEN 21)

Breakfast and lunch are provided for all registered attendees.

8:45 AM   Breakfast
9:00 AM—10:30 AM   Workshop #1: RNA-seq experiment design and data analysis

Part One--“Key considerations in RNA-seq experimental design”.  
Covering some of the most important issues in RNA-seq experiment preparation, we will help you avoid making common and costly mistakes in designing RNA-seq experiments.  

Part Two--“Analyze RNA-seq data with Partek Flow”
We will provide an overview on RNA-seq data analysis, with live demo of Partek Flow.  It is specifically designed for USC researchers who are planning RNA-seq experiments and/or already have RNA-seq data to be analyzed.

10:40 AM—Noon   Workshop #2: Gene study using powerful literature and data mining tools

Part One--“Know more about your genes WITHOUT reading literature”.  
We will showcase how you can leverage our bioinformatics tools to dramatically reduce your time spent on literature study while stay better informed and carry out more efficient research on the gene of your interests.      

Part Two--“Beyond Literature: Knowledge Discovery with Public Data Mining”.  

We will showcase how you can leverage our bioinformatics tools to effectively search for pre-analyzed public datasets and extract relevant information to support/refine your research hypothesis and findings.

Noon—1 PM   Lunch session: User needs discussion, Q&A on NML Bioinformatics Service

Please come to our workshops or just join us for the lunch session and let us know your bioinformatics needs and how can we support your research.
             
Registration is mandatory as the seating for this event is limited to 40 attendees.

https://uschsl.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_78p9FVQCWVG8aTX

The UPC Bioinformatics Day is funded by USC Libraries Dean’s Challenge Grant.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Yibu Chen and Meng Li
Bioinformatics Service
Norris Medical Library
University of Southern California
nmlbio@usc.edu
nml.usc.edu/bioinformatics
323-442-3309 (Yibu)
323-442-3447 (Meng)