I am really excited to close out the “Genomic Techniques and Analysis” section of the Introduction to Genomic Medicine lecture series today with an introduction to bioinformatics and suggestions of how you can apply tools and databases to research. I’ll cover a number of topics, including: some general concepts to keep in mind when searching/using/analyzing [...]
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Lecture Announcement: Bioinformatics (data, databases, & software)
May 2nd, 2011 by Kristi · No Comments
Tags:2011, bioinformatics, BLAST, data, database, event, genome browser, ICTS, informatics, Information, NCBI, research, St. Louis, tutorial, Washington University
Partek Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis Training
October 7th, 2010 by Kristi · No Comments
Partek will provide a one day in-depth training course of the Partek Genomics Suite software package in Room 601B, Bernard Becker Medical Library on October 29th from 9:30am to 4pm. Course Description: The class will focus on analyzing next generation sequencing data in Partek GS. The RNA-seq session will cover how to use statistical tests [...]
Tags:data, informatics, sequence, St. Louis, Washington University
Genotyping Symposium
September 30th, 2010 by Kristi · No Comments
The complementary technologies of next-generation sequencing and microarray-based genotyping are enabling discovery in the field of genetic research at an unprecedented rate. Massive resequencing efforts, such as The 1000 Genomes Project, are delivering an expanded catalogue of previously unknown genetic variation. This novel content can be utilized for the creation of next-generation microarrays allowing the [...]
Tags:event, Genotyping, GWAS, St. Louis, Uncategorized, Washington University
Congrats, St. Louis! I6 Challenge Winners Announced
September 23rd, 2010 by Kristi · No Comments
From the NIH news release: U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY GARY LOCKE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF I6 CHALLENGE NIH, NSF & EDA Partner to Recognize Six Projects in Competition to Reward American Innovation … The winning teams from each region are: Atlanta Region: The Global Center for Medical Innovation, a not-for-profit corporation, will implement three major initiatives to [...]
WU Young Scientist Program
September 2nd, 2009 by Kristi · No Comments
Informational Lunch Medical School: King Center –7th Floor of Becker Medical Library 12:00 p.m. – Thursday, September 10th Or Danforth Campus: Rebstock 322 12:00 p.m. – Thursday, September 17th Want to mentor a high school student or teacher in your lab over the summer? Want to teach high school students about cool science for a [...]
Happy 200th Birthday, Charlie Darwin!
February 11th, 2009 by Kristi · No Comments
From blog.reddit: Some fellow geeks have started campaigning to celebrate this bicentennial with a big “Happy birthday, Chuck!” They’re aiming to have 200,000 members on their facebook group by tomorrow and could use some help. We’re also expecting a number of scientists to call in tomorrow for a free web seminar (webinar?) – there’s still [...]
Tags:event, evolution, St. Louis, Washington University
Lunchtime Bioinformatics Workshop Series
January 26th, 2009 by Kristi · No Comments
Join Becker Medical Library for a lunchtime bioinformatics workshop series for graduate students, post docs, staff and faculty at Washington University School of Medicine. We’ll introduce different bioinformatics resources and how they might be useful in the lab. The workshops will be held every Monday from January 26 through May 4, 2009. When: Every Monday, [...]
Tags:bioinformatics, Bioinformatics Workshop Series, BWS, course, event, resources, St. Louis, Washington University
MOBOT to party like it’s 1859…
January 2nd, 2009 by Kristi · No Comments
Mark your calendars! The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates their 150th anniversary this year. The Garden opened on June 15, 1859, giving it the honor of being the oldest botanical garden in continual operation in the United States. They have a host of fun activities planned throughout the year. You can check out their schedule for [...]
Tags:event, Information, interesting, science, St. Louis
