NUCLEIC ACID AND PROTEIN SEQUENCE ANALYSIS
WORKSHOPS FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS
PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER
Biomedical Workshops offered by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
typically consist of theoretical lectures taught by leaders in the
respective scientific discipline, and extensive hands-on computer
sessions. During the computer sessions, participants are able to work on
the examples provided or on their own experimental data. Attendance is
limited to 20 participants to allow one-on-one instruction and encourage
scientific interactions and discussions. Researchers nationwide are
invited to apply.
For additional information, please refer to
http://www.psc.edu/biomed/workshops.html
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nancy Blankenstein, Biomedical Program Assistant,
(412)268-4960, blankens at psc.edu
The following two Sequence Analysis workshops will be offered this summer:
*********NUCLEIC ACID AND PROTEIN SEQUENCE ANALYSIS: June 9-14.**************
Emphasis will be on alignment of and pattern extraction from multiple
sequences. Topics to be discussed include
Comparing and aligning sequences
Identifying informative patterns in a set of sequences
Using extracted informative patterns to identify related sequences.
Leaders are:
Dr. Gary Churchill, Cornell University;
Dr. Michael Gribskov, San Diego Supercomputer Center and
Dr. Hugh B. Nicholas Jr., Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.
Financial Information:
A limited number of grants to cover travel and/or hotel accommodations
are available for U.S. academic participants.
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY A $135 REGISTRATION FEE UPON
ACCEPTANCE INTO THE WORKSHOP. Complimentary breakfast and lunches will
be provided.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 17, 1996.
*****ADVANCED NUCLEIC ACID AND PROTEIN SEQUENCE ANALYSIS: August 25-28.******
Open to researchers who have previously attended one of the PSC's
annual "Nucleic Acid and Protein Sequence Analysis" workshops or who
have appreciable experience with computerized sequence analysis. The
workshop will build on previous experience to teach techniques for
analyzing families and superfamilies of genes and proteins.
Leaders are:
Dr Stephen H. Bryant, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National
Library of Medicine
Dr. Michael Gribskov, San Diego Supercomputer Center and
Dr. Hugh B. Nicholas Jr., Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center.
Financial Information :
Hotel accommodations during the workshop for researchers affiliated
with U.S. academic institutions will be paid by our NIH grant.
Complimentary breakfast and lunches will also be provided.
There is NO REGISTRATION FEE for this workshop. All other costs incurred
in attending (travel, other meals, etc.) are the responsibility of
the individual participant.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10, 1996.
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PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER
WORKSHOPS FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS
APPLICATION
Workshop I am interested in attending:_______________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Affiliation: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
(Business)
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(Home)
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Telephone: ____________________________ ____________________________
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Status: ___Graduate ___Post-doctoral Fellow ___Faculty ___Other (specify)
Please indicate specifically any special housing, transportation or dietary
arrangements you will need: __________________________________________
How did you learn about this workshop:_______________________________________
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must submit a completed application form and a cover letter. The
letter should describe, in one or two paragraphs, the sequence analysis
problems encountered in your research, and how participating in the workshop
will enhance this research. Please include a brief statement describing your
level of experience with computers. Faculty members, staff and post-docs
should provide a curriculum vitae. Graduate students must have a letter
of recommendation from a faculty member.
Please return all application materials to:
Biomedical Workshop Applications Committee
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
4400 Fifth Avenue, Suite 230C
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Direct inquiries to: Nancy Blankenstein, blankens at psc.edu or 412/268-4960.
*Disclosure of Social Security Number is voluntary.
PSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age,
creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap.
