| Basic Computational Phylogenetic Analysis Workshop |
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| Tuesday, 12 January 2010 18:51 |
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Date: 23-25 February 2010
Venue: Faculty of Resource Science and Technology
Background
Computational molecular biology has become a fundamental tool in virtually all aspects of biology. From developmental genetics to taxonomy and environmental biology, the analysis of DNA sequence is a part of the array of techniques necessary for carrying out experiments that potentially answer important questions.
Scientists use comparisons between different traits to understand the evolutionary history and current relatedness of organisms. Originally, scientists compared shapes and anatomy of organisms to determine their relationships. However, these traits may or may not quantitatively indicate evolutionary relationships. For much smaller organisms such as bacteria, any such trait is difficult to detect.
With the advancement of molecular techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and direct sequencing, now it is possible to use the genes encoded in organisms’ nucleic acid sequence (DNA or RNA) to determine relationships. However, only genes of the same evolutionary origins or homologous bases can be compared.
Due to complexity of the algorithms and lengthy of nucleotide characters involve, it is advisable to run the DNA sequence analysis via computers and widely known software. Hence, this workshop will provide basic computational tools to analyze data from direct sequencing for phylogenetic studies and population genetic structure. Participants will be introduced to a wide range of computational methods used in the field of molecular phylogeny and population genetic structure.
Objectives
• To demonstrate basic computational tools that are commonly used for phylogenetic constructions and population genetic structure analysis
• To provide opportunities for hands on experience using selected softwares commonly used in phylogenetic analysis
• To enhance ability on molecular phylogeny data interpretation
• To discuss on preparation of manuscript for publications
Registration fees
Participant RM600
Student RM200
• Workshop fee covers program manual, lunches, tea breaks and software license
• For student registration fee, proof of student status should be provided
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Contact
All enquiries regarding the workshop should be addressed to:
Secretariat
Basic Computational Phylogenetic Analysis Workshop
Faculty of Resource Science and Technology
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
94300, Kota Samarahan
Sarawak, Malaysia
(Attn: Dr. Ruhana Hassan; E-mail: bcpaw10@gmail.com)
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