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Training and Education at the UC Davis Genome Center

The UC Davis Genome Center offers hands-on training across metabolomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics, equipping researchers with skills to apply advanced technologies in their work. Facilities like the West Coast Metabolomics Center, Proteomics Core, and Bioinformatics Core provide specialized training by expert instructors. Courses cover both foundational and advanced workflows, combining practical lab work and data analysis using the latest tools in mass spectrometry, genomics, and computational biology. Whether you're new or looking to expand your expertise, these courses offer insights into the latest scientific advances and methodologies.

1) Metabolomics Courses by UC Davis West Coast Metabolomics Center
Website: West Coast Metabolomics Center Courses

The UC Davis West Coast Metabolomics Center offers a range of courses designed to provide researchers with a deep understanding of metabolomics. These courses include both introductory and advanced topics, with hands-on workshops that teach the fundamentals of mass spectrometry, data analysis, and data interpretation. Participants can engage in specialized training on topics such as hands-on data processing in untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics. The courses cater to various levels of expertise, from beginners to those seeking advanced training in metabolomics workflows, with a focus on practical applications and the latest technological advances in the field. Check out the website here or email the managing coordinator, Jeannette Martins (jmartins@ucdavis.edu) if you have more questions.

2) Proteomics Courses by UC Davis Proteomics Core Facility
Website: UC Davis Proteomics Core Facility Courses

The UC Davis Proteomics Core Facility offers in-depth courses focusing on hands-on training in proteomics techniques. These courses emphasize practical laboratory skills in protein separation, mass spectrometry, and data analysis. The core’s flagship course is an intensive, hands-on proteomics short course, which provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of quantitative and qualitative proteomics workflows. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on lab work, participants gain experience in sample preparation, data acquisition, and advanced proteomic data analysis techniques. Check out the website here or email proteomics@ucdavis.edu if you have more questions.

3) Bioinformatics Courses by UC Davis Bioinformatics Core Facility
Website: UC Davis Bioinformatics Core Facility Training
 
The UC Davis Bioinformatics Core Facility has a long-standing commitment in bioinformatics training. We offer a range of training workshops focused on bioinformatics, designed for researchers seeking to develop or enhance their skills in data analysis and computational biology. The courses cover the leading-edge topics such as single-cell RNASeq and spatial single-cell RNASeq, as well as established analyses like RNA-seq, microbiome analysis. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will learn the theories and to effectively apply bioinformatics tools to high-throughput sequencing data. The workshops cater to both beginners and those with experience, providing comprehensive training in bioinformatics workflows and analysis techniques. Check out the website here or email training.bioinformatics@ucdavis.edu if you have any questions.