Proteomics Bioinformatics
5-9 November 2012
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus, Hinxton, Cambridge, UK
Deadline for applications 6 July 2012
Programme
This joint EBI-Wellcome Trust workshop provides hands-on training in the basics of mass spectrometry and proteomics bioinformatics, search engines, quantitative approaches including SRM/MRM, MS data repositories, the use of public databases for protein analysis, annotation of subsequent protein lists and incorporation of information from molecular interaction and pathway databases. The workshop is aimed at research scientists with a minimum of a degree in a biological discipline, including laboratory and clinical staff as well as specialists in related fields. The practical elements of the course will take raw data from a proteomics experiment and analyse it. Participants will be able to go from MS spectra, identify peptides and finally to lists of protein identifiers that can be analysed further using a wide range of resources. The final aim is to provide attendees with the practical bioinformatics knowledge they need to go back to the lab and process their own data (including large datasets) when collected.
Topics and Resources covered include:
Mass Spectroscopy Basics
MS Search Engines
Quantitative proteomics
SRM/MRM approaches
Sequence databases and their use
Proteomics data and services integration
Standardising proteomics data
MS proteomics repositories
PRIDE - The Proteomics Identification Database, PRIDE Converter and PRIDE Inspector
Protein interaction data through IntAct
Using ontologies to annotate data
Placing proteins in pathways using Reactome
Protein sequence data in UniProt and InterPro
The course will be taught by trainers from the European Bioinformatics Institute and will include distinguished guest speakers.
Scientific Organising Committee
Juan A. Vizcaíno (EMBL-EBI, UK)
Vicky Schneider (EMBL-EBI, UK)
James Watson (EMBL-EBI, UK)
Lennart Martens (Ghent University and VIB, Belgium)
Feedback from previous courses
“I am very grateful for this opportunity and this certainly opens up a new avenue for my research and career. I am very happy and satisfied with this course.”
“Thank you for the opportunity. I had a great time there, and obtained a lot of new information that were applicable for my future research interest.”
How to apply
Prerequisites
Applicants should be research scientists with a minimum of a degree in a biological discipline, including laboratory and clinical staff as well as specialists in related fields.
Cost
The course tuition fees are subsidised by the Wellcome Trust for scientists based in non-commercial institutions anywhere in the world. This is a residential course, without exception, and there is a fee of £500 for non-commercial applicants towards accommodation and food for the duration of the course. The fee for commercial applicants is £1550.
Bursaries
Limited bursaries are available for academics (50 per cent of fee) and are subject to open competition.
Bursary application information, plus terms and conditions
Applications
Applicants will be required to complete an application form containing a 300-word outline of the relevance of the course to their research. Please note that documentation supporting their application will be required from the applicant's supervisor/head of department.
To submit an application, please either:
- email for an application form to advancedcourses@hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk
- download the form [Word 116KB] and our terms and conditions [Word 28KB].
Applications can be accepted by post or email. Sponsors' supporting letters must be returned, signed, by fax or post under separate cover. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Applications and letters of support should be sent to:
Wellcome Trust Advanced Courses
Wellcome Trust Genome Campus
Hinxton
Cambridgeshire CB10 1SA
UK
F +44 (0) 1223 495130
E
advancedcourses@hinxton.wellcome.ac.uk
Deadlines
Deadline for applications 6 July 2012
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