Study mass spectrometry-based proteomics Aug. 13-17

Photo by Stephanie Cartier Phil Gafken, director of the Proteomics shared resource, is pictured with the LTQ-FT. Funded in part by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, the mass spectrometer employs a new strategy for protein analysis that provides investigators with more information.

Dr. Phil Gafken, Matt Fitzgibbon and Damon May will present a mass spectrometry-based proteomics course Aug. 13-17, 2-5 p.m. The course is for Center staff members who currently utilize proteomics or plan to use proteomics in the near future. It will give novice users a solid understanding of the technology and the ability to apply proteomics to their research.

The course consists of two modules. Module 1 (Monday through Wednesday) will include details about mass spectrometers, protein identification and quantification by mass spectrometry, characterization of post-translational modifications, acquisition of data, analysis of complex mixtures, and sample preparation for mass spectrometry. Module 2 (Thursday and Friday) will include database search algorithms and analysis of proteomics data. The final day of the course will take place in the computer-training center. Participants will receive hands-on demonstrations of the software tools available at the Center for analyzing proteomics data and results.

Course locations:

• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – Thomas Building, D1-084, Sze East;
• Tuesday – Arnold Building, M1-A303
• Friday – Yale, Computer Training Room, J2-115

The class size is limited. Please register with Karen Miller at kamiller@fhcrc.org.

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