Bioinformatics Analysis for DNA-seq Data

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) becomes a game changer in the field of genetic testing. Because of advances in technology, high-throughput, low-cost sequencing is now available to most research and clinical laboratories, which provides many opportunities in identifying genetic  ariations and mutations, especially in cancer. In this workshop, we aim to help students to learn about the concepts of NGS and common types of somatic mutations in cancer, and typical work flow of NGS-based somatic mutation analyses. After this workshop, the students are expected to develop a good understanding about different ty pes of somatic alterations, as well as the concepts about how to identify them from DNA-seq data using bioinformatics approaches.

ACCREDITATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CERTIFICATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CREDIT: This program is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under award number UL1TR001412.