Satellite Workshops
The ABRF Satellite Workshop series is back again this year, with 4 exciting sessions. Satellite Workshops will be held Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. All are welcome to attend; however, please note that Satellite Workshops are in addition to the ABRF conference and will incur an additional registration fee. Please check our registration page for updated workshop fees.
The Education Committee is pleased to offer Education awards to defray travel expenses to one of the Satellite Workshops!
These Education Travel Awards include free registration to a Satellite workshop (not main meeting) and up to $500.00 towards travel. Students, post-docs, and minorities are especially encouraged to apply for this award. Please visit the ABRF Education Committee Sponsored Satellite Workshop Education Awards page for details and application process.
Are you interested in supporting one of our fantastic Satellite Workshops?
Visit our Sponsorship page for 2011 support opportunities!
The following workshops will be offered at ABRF 2011 (click on the individual titles for complete workshop descriptions):
(SW1) Protein Purification for Mass Spectrometry
(SW2) An Introduction to Metabolomics
(SW3) Next Generation Sequencing Considerations For Core Professionals
(SW4) Lean Management in Core Facilities
SW1: Protein Purification for Mass Spectrometry
Organizer: Robert Carnahan, and W. Hayes McDonald, Vanderbilt University
Presenters: Robert Carnahan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Hayes McDonald, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Workshop Description: The workshop is intended as a practical guide for investigators wishing to purify proteins and protein complexes for mass spectrometry based analysis. It should be useful for individuals wishing to perform such purifications as well as for mass spectrometrists who will be analyzing these types of samples. We will explore various considerations and possibilities in designing and executing protein purifications intended for mass spectrometry and then focus on antibody-based affinity purifications. While there will not be time to take workshop participants through all of the hands-on aspects, our intent are to guide them through designing and troubleshooting the various stages of the process. We will then utilize data generated from an actual hands-on course, and allow the participants to see and interpret some real data that they have “watched” being generated.
Agenda:
| 7:00am – 6:00pm | Registration Open |
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Affinity Purification for Mass Spectrometry Presenter: Robert Carnahan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Protein Complexes Presenter: Hayes McDonald, Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | AM Break |
| 10:30am – 12:00pm | Virtual “Hands-on” Workshop
Presenters: Hayes McDonald, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Robert Carnahan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Exploration of Experimental Design Considerations and their Implications Presenters: Hayes McDonald, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Robert Carnahan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | PM Break |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Alternative Approaches Presenters: Hayes McDonald, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Robert Carnahan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
SW2: An Introduction to Metabolomics
Organizer: Dr. William R. Wikoff, University of California, Davis
Workshop Description: The workshop is intended for the scientist who wants an introduction to metabolomics, with an emphasis on practical, mass spectrometry-based approaches, presented in a clear scientific framework. The entire process of metabolomics, from study design to data processing and analysis will be presented. Topics will include: types of detectors and their relative merits for specific metabolomics applications(including standard and specialized instruments), methods for sample extraction peak integration, data alignment, software, and data analysis with an emphasis on selecting straightforward approaches appropriate for a given problem. Approaches to biomarker discovery and metabolomics in drug discovery will be discussed and a review of selected case studies from the literature will be included. Some familiarity with mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry is preferred, but background will be provided. Note: this is NOT a hands-on course.
SW3: Next Generation Sequencing Considerations For Core Professionals
Organizer: Dr. Kevin L. Knudtson, University of Iowa
Presenters: Deborah S. Grove, Ph. D., Penn State University, and Peter A. Schweitzer, Ph.D., Cornell University
Workshop Description: This workshop is intended for the laboratory professional looking to enhance the quality of their recently established Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) services. It is not intended for the seasoned NGS service provider. The organization of the workshop will be similar to the workflow a core professional expert might take when working with an investigator on their next generation sequencing project. The early sessions will focus on platform choice, experimental design, and sample preparation considerations. The latter sessions will focus on the performance of specific applications.
Agenda:
| 7:00am – 6:00pm | Registration Open |
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Overview and Experimental Design Presenter: Kevin Knudtson, University of Iowa |
| 9:00am – 10:15am | Sample Prep for RNA Methodologies Presenters: Kevin Knudtson, University of Iowa, Deborah Grove, Penn State University, and Peter Schweitzer, Cornell University |
| 10:15am – 10:45am | AM Break |
| 10:45am – 12:00pm | Sample Prep for RNA Methodologies Presenters: Kevin Knudtson, University of Iowa, Deborah Grove, Penn State University, and Peter Schweitzer, Cornell University |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Processing Samples for Use on the NGS Instruments Presenters: Kevin Knudtson, University of Iowa, Deborah Grove, Penn State University, and Peter Schweitzer, Cornell University |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | PM Break |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Specialized Library Prep Protocols (e.g., Sequence Capture) |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Data Management and Getting Data into the Analysis Pipeline |
SW4: Lean Management in Core Facilities
Organizer: Tim C. Hunter, Vermont Cancer Center
Presenters: Belynda Hicks, SAIC-Frederick, National Cancer Institute at Frederick, Nick Ambulos, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Val Scott, The Jackson Laboratory, Rand Haley, Huron Consulting Group, and Tim C. Hunter, University of Vermont
Workshop Description: This workshop is intended for core directors, managers, and facility personnel that are interested in learning new and creative approaches to core management during lean budget times. Sessions will focus on ways to reduce or maintain costs while sustaining the activity necessary to continue meeting the demands of the scientific user base. Topics include: balancing your core budget, non-compensatory approaches to acknowledge high performing staff and foster professional development, negotiating service contracts, successful grant writing to acquire new technologies, money saving tips, and decision making strategies for in-house or outsourcing analyses.
Agenda:
| 7:00am – 6:00pm | Registration Open |
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 8:05am | Introductions and Workshop Overview |
| 8:05am – 9:00am | Cost Savings via Cost Avoidance: Quality Management for the Core Laboratory Presenter: Belynda Hicks, SAIC-Frederick, National Cancer Institute at Frederick |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Novel Institutional Approaches to Managing Core Facilities during Difficult Economic Times Presenter: Rand Haley, Huron Consulting Group |
| 10:00am – 10:30am | AM Break |
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Building Synergistic Relationships with Institutional Leadership that Pays Off Presenter: Nick Ambulos, University of Maryland |
| 11:30am – 12:00pm | Non-compensatory Approaches to Acknowledging High Performing Staff and Fostering Professional Development Presenter: Tim Hunter, University of Vermont |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | How to Develop and Balance your Core Budget Presenter: Val Scott, The Jackson Laboratory |
| 2:00pm – 2:00pm | Can I afford that Service Contract? Getting the Most for the Least Presenter: Tim Hunter, University of Vermont |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | PM Break |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Interactive Roundtable Discussion on Lean Management in Core Facilities All Speakers |