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 Pre-Meeting
Education Workshop
Experimental Design and Analysis of SNPs, Chips, and Protein Arrays
- A Current Science Workshop
Saturday, June 4
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The technological advances resulting from the human genome sequencing
project have expanded the scientific capabilities for understanding
the basic cellular constitution and function as well as changes
that are produced by exposure to drugs or other agents. These capabilities
include DNA microarrays for determining gene expression profiles
and drug response, proteomics including protein arrays, and single
nucleotide polymorphisms. With the development and standardization
of laboratory reagents and methods that minimize the effort to process
the biological samples, the biological procedures for performing
the analyses have become routine. These advances have resulted in
the easy accumulation of data that require substantial processing
to understand its significance. The need for bioinformatics has
resulted in the development of various software and data processing
products to address the critical issues of array standardization,
comparative gene expression, proteomics, and SNP analysis. As with
any technology, experimental design plays a critical role in the
validity of the answers. In this workshop, we will overview the
basic science of each technology with a focus on the successful
design, execution, and analysis of data to provide insights into
the biology. Attendees at this workshop will gain an understanding
of the basics of DNA microarray, protein array, and SNP analysis
and will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from scientists
that have an extensive expertise in their respective fields. It
is designed to accommodate individuals at all levels of experience.
The cost of this workshop is $100.00 with Meeting Registration,
$200.00 without Meeting Registration, and $75.00 for students. To
register for any of these events, click here!
USDA/BARC
Tour - Once a Year Event Coincides with SIVB Tour of Facility!
On Saturday, June 4, 2005, a 3-hour visit to the Beltsville Agricultural
Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, MD, is being planned. This will
be unique, as it will be the one-day of the year that BARC's Public
Field Day is offered. Two football size exhibit tents will feature
exhibits from the 30+ laboratories. Within the tents, scientists
will be available to give information and answer questions. Refreshments
can be purchased on-site. Also, a special tour of the 7,000 acres
has been arranged to visitors from the Society for In Vitro Biology
Meeting, in addition to presentations by scientists. The tour will
be visiting the Sustainable Agriculture, the Organics, Integrated
Pest Management Plots, and possibly the Clone Bovines. The cost
for this tour is $15.00 and includes transportation to and from
the USDA-BARC location. To
register for any of these events, click here!
 Baltimore
Aquarium Closing Event
The plans for a special elegant evening are underway for Tuesday,
June 7, at the National Aquarium of Baltimore for participants and
family. Maryland's leading tourist attraction and an international
icon, the National Aquarium in Baltimore provides cultural, recreational,
and educational experiences. The exhibits start small with samples
of marine life from local waters, but visitors soon find themselves
eye-to-eye with sharks, rays, and other very large creatures. A
simulated rainforest ecosystem and regularly scheduled dolphin shows
round out the attractions. The Aquarium strives to blend naturalistic
exhibit elements with the most modern interpretive techniques, engaging
visitors by focusing on the beauty of the aquatic world. Exhibits
are designed to replicate natural environments and avoid the unnatural
mixing of species. Specimens are chosen to give the best examples
of biological concepts in an interesting and accurate way. The collections
embrace diverse worldwide habitats. The registration rate for this
event is $75. To
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