Detailed information about the course
Title | Eukaryotic -Omics: Exploring and testing with next-generation sequencing |
Dates | 24 - 25 April 2014 |
Organizer(s) | Lejzerowicz Franck, University of Geneva (CH) |
Speakers | Dr Christopher Quince, Glasgow University (UK) |
Description | The study of eukaryotic organisms experienced an incredible leap with the advent of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies. Micro-eukaryotes are among the most diverse albeit unknown life forms on Earth. These organisms are the milestones of most mechanisms in the evolution of past and contemporary ecosystems. They include key taxa for filling the gaps in our understanding of biological evolution and, therefore, for refining the Tree of Life. Large-scale NGS data repeatedly proved to lay a solid background for exploratory and hypothesisdriven studies. These offer promising phylogenomic reconstructions and broad environmental diversity surveys. However, the rationale study of eukaryotic diversity is still hindered by the lack of data, experimentation and mathematical formalisms. The activity is organised as a conference and is opened to all audience, free from registration fees. The invited speakers are conducting cutting-edge research on eukaryotic organisms ranging from extinct animals to elusive yet relevant microeukaryotes. The speakers will present their proficient usage of NGS methods for conducting comprehensive studies of eukaryotic diversity and evolution. The aim of the conference is to identify the benefits of NGS in exploratory genomic and environmental diversity surveys. We will discuss whether these can delineate the driving forces of biological processes. This conference is meant to embed several short debate sessions on the current development of genomic research. Main topics would include our current relationships with technologies and how we can master their paradigm-shifting discoveries. |
Location |
University of Geneva |
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Credits | 1 / 1.5 |
Evaluation | ECTS? |
Information | When?
PhD students have the opportunity to present their work in the form of 15 minutes talks. Please send your abstracts (.pdf) to [email protected] before 15th of April.
For PhD students of the DPEE not affiliated to the University of Geneva, please note that the talk can account for your presentation in another swiss university. |
Expenses | PhD students of the DPEE are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train (half-fare card, and 2nd class) and meals. Please send the original tickets (no copies, except for the general abonnement) with the reimbursement form to Caroline Betto-Colliard. |
Registration | Through your myCUSO account! Deadline: April the 16th, 2014 |
Places | 50 |
Deadline for registration | 23.04.2014 |