Proteomics Short Course 2019 for Grad Student Applications

Graduate students may apply for a reduced rate to this workshop.  You will need to write a short (one paragraph) description of your research project and how this workshop will help you achieve your goals. 

We will notify you in mid-August whether you have been accepted to attend at the discounted rate.

You may wish to register at full price to ensure a seat.  If you are subsequently accepted, the difference between full price and the discounted rate will be refunded to you.

This introductory proteome analysis workshop is designed to expose participants to fundamental technology platforms and current methodologies in the field of mass spectrometry-based proteomics. The week will include a combination of equal parts hands-on laboratory work, lectures and interactive data analysis.

Survey Topics covered include:

• Fundamentals of mass spectrometry and proteomics

• Bottom-up quantitative and non-quantitative nano-electrospray proteomics tandem mass spectrometry (nESI-LC/MSMS)

• Sample preparation and processing

• Nano-scale HPLC & peptide spectrum matching using open-source software

• Introduction to quantitative proteomics including reporter ion (TMT) and data independent analysis (DIA)

• Data analysis, using programs such as Scaffold and Skyline

Lectures will be presented by the Proteomics Core staff as well as leading regional proteomics experts. Past lecturers included scientists from UC Davis, UCSF, Stanford, Thermo Scientific and the Buck Institute (lectures subject to change). This is an intensive, practical course that is meant to give the participant enough background to allow them to take the course material and build upon and apply it to their own individual projects.

Specific course topics may change due to sample and mass spectrometer availability.

Who should attend? … Prior course participants have included faculty, post docs, grad students, staff, and industry researchers.

What are the prerequisites? … There are no prerequisites other than familiarity with general biological concepts and an enthusiasm for learning about proteomics. Laboratory experience working with proteins and prior experience with data analysis is usually helpful.

What do I need to bring? … This data analysis portion of the workshop will be held in a computer room on the UC Davis campus, which has desktop computers running Microsoft Windows OS.  You may bring your own laptop to use.  However, some of the proteomic-specific software only runs on Windows.

Can I bring my own samples? … We will provide samples for the wetlab portion of the workshop.  However, if you have your own samples you want to work with, please contact us to discuss their suitability.

Can I bring my own data? … We will provide experimental datasets for use during the workshop, as this helps to keep the workshop moving. There will be time, however, to discuss your own datasets and how you might work with them outside of the workshop.

How much does it cost? … If your application is approved, you will receive an invitation to register at the discounted registration fee of $575.  We accept credit cards, as well as UC Davis recharge accounts, for payment.  Registration fees include light breakfast, lunch, and snacks, but do not include dinner, lodging or parking fees.

Where is the workshop? … It will be held in Davis and will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm on the dates indicated. The specific location will be provided at a later date.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at proteomics@ucdavis.edu.