Cherry-picking of microarray and NGS technologies

Date: Friday, April 11, 2014,1：00-5：00 pm
Place: Biken Hall, 1st Floor, Main Building, RIMD

13:00−
Title 1:How to use Agilent NGS and Microarray application
Speaker 1: Kaho Minoura
                (Genomics Application Group, Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd.)
Short summary:
With the rapid expansion of NGS applications, proper selection of new technology is very important for molecular biological research. In addition, combining matured microarray technology with NGS is one of the key points of an effective research plan. Agilent has provided cutting edge products for both applications. We will show you how to use both technologies effectively for various purposes at this seminar.

14:00−
Title 2: Data analysis with CLC bio products. - Not drowning in massive NGS data -
Speaker 2: Dr. Mari Miyamoto
                (Senior Field Bioinformatics Scientist, CLC bio Japan Inc.)
Short summary:
CLC bio products offer a variety of NGS analysis tools with a user friendly interface. They are not only easy to use but also provide powerful data handling. In this seminar we will review clinical research use case, and non-model organism analysis examples, and tips on massive data processing.

15:00− Break

15:30−
Title 3: \'Public database\'-oriented gene expression data analysis
Speaker 3: Dr. Hidemasa Bono
                (Database Center for Life Science,
                 Research Organization of Information and Systems)
Short summary:
DBCLS was established in 2007 in order to facilitate the use of publicly available databases. I will show you the analysis of \'public database\'-oriented gene expression data including microarray and RNAseq.

16:00−
Title 4: The Art of Single-cell Sequencing
Speaker 4: Dr. Itoshi NIKAIDO
                (Unit Leader, Bioinformatics Research Unit,
                 Advanced Center for Computer and Communication)
Short summary:
Using single-cell DNA sequencing technology, researchers can address to reveal cell-to-cell heterogeneity in microbial samples and mammalian cells. In this presentation, I present state-of-the-art technology of single-cell genome and transcriptome sequencing.

16:30−
Title 5: Omni-directional Analysis of iPS Cells Using Massive Parallel Sequencers
Speaker 5: Dr. Akira Watanabe
                (Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University)
Short summary:
I introduce my strategy of genome and epigenome analysis of iPS cells using massively parallel sequencers available in CURRENT generation, to uncover cell fate and standardize the methodology for evaluating clinical-grade iPS cells.

Contact: Department of Infection Metagenomics
               Shota Nakamura (Ex.8313)              
               DNA-chip Development Center for Infectious Diseases
               Daisuke Okuzaki (Ex.8322)

The lectures are given in Japanese.
Please see attachment file for more details.