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miRNA Analysis with the New miRLinkTM array: human, mouse and rat miRNAs on one array


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September 13th, 2pm CDT
September 14th, 8am CDT
September 14th, 2pm CDT

Presenters:Sachin Sah, M.S. and Alexander Kuklin, Ph.D.; Asuragen, Inc.
This webinar will describe a new miRNA profiling service, using the custom miRLinkTM v11.0 Array, offered exclusively through Asuragen. miRLink v11.0 Array contains the entire human, mouse and rat Sanger 11.0 content on a single array and utilizes the time-tested CodeLink® technology. miRLink v11.0 miRNA array is a very robust platform for miRNA expression profiling. Using 500ng input of total RNA mass into the array sample preparation workflow, this custom array delivers reproducible results (CV<3%, all sources of variation) with high sensitivity (<5 amol) and specificity; allowing discrimination of highly-related miRNA family members. Each array also includes controls to monitor labeling and hybridization to ensure consistent, high quality results. miRLink miRNA profiling service has been optimized to support a wide range of sample types, including difficult samples such as those from FFPE tissues. The competitive cost of the miRLink array and service allows profiling of a significantly larger number of samples for a greater statistical power. As a result, miRLink addresses an important need for a cost effective yet robust and high performing miRNA array with validated Sanger content.

Analyzing Copy Number Variants data across array platforms – SNPs scanning and aCGH


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September 13th, 2pm CDT
September 14th, 8am CDT
September 14th, 2pm CDT

Presenters:Anton Petrov, Ph.D. (InfoQuant) and Alexander Kuklin, Ph.D.; Asuragen, Inc.
This webinar will discuss analysis of data from Affymetrix SNP 6.0 and Agilent aCGH platforms. Multi-sample Copy Number analysis based on high-resolution aCGH and SNP platforms is actively used in such areas as cancer research, stem cell research and personalized medicine development. Data analysis and interpretation becomes an important issue when datasets grow to hundreds or thousands of samples. This online workshop will focus on accurate identification of de novo chromosomal anomalies and regions of abnormally frequent aberrations. We will use case studies from actual biomedical research projects to illustrate different types of problems that can be successfully solved with aCGH and the data analysis techniques developed by our groups.

    These include:
  • Stem cell line stability: identification of de novo chromosomal anomalies in stem cells,
  • Cancer research: association of recurrent chromosomal aberrations with variation in clinical variables,
  • Personalized medicine development: identification of DNA Copy Number profiles for patients responding to a treatment.

Through these examples, participants will be able to evaluate the power of SNP and aCGH analyses in their studies.