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The bioinformatics and microarray teams conduct instructor-led training courses several times each year. These courses cover different aspects of microarray laboratory and bioinformatics techniques and theory. All courses are held on the JCVI campus and are designed to emphasize hands-on participation and active learning. Introduction to Microarray Technology (IMT) is a 4-day course that serves as a broad introduction to working with microarrays in the lab and on the computer. Topics include probe preparation, hybridization, printing and scanning techniques, data management, normalization and data mining. Bioinformatics techniques are demonstrated using the TM4 suite. Introduction to Microarray Data Analysis (IMDA) is a 2-day course that focuses on the main principles of data analysis, including data management, image analysis, normalization and data mining, along with the use of the TM4 suite. Advanced Microarray Data Analysis (AMDA) is a 2-day course that builds upon the bioinformatics content in IMT and IMDA, and is intended for participants who have completed one of those two courses previously. Topics include an in-depth review of statistical techniques and their applicability, advanced data mining algorithms, approaches to working with CGH data, and gene expression normalization strategies. Every course offered by the PFGRC has a custom course CD containing all presentations, protocols, datasets and software. These are distributed to all participants at the start of each course.
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Introduction to Microarray Technology: Covers microarray laboratory and basic bioinformatics techniques and theory |
Introduction to Microarray Technology (4-day instructor-led course, offered 3-4 times per year) |
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Introduction to Microarray Data Analysis: Covers basic microarray bioinformatics techniques and theory |
Introduction to Microarray Data Analysis (2-day instructor-led course, offered 1-2 times per year) |
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Advanced Microarray Data Analysis: Covers advanced microarray bioinformatics techniques and theory |
Advanced Microarray Data Analysis (2-day instructor-led course, offered 1-2 times per year) |
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Tutorial and Guide to Microarray Data Analysis: Image Analysis, Normalization and Data Mining |