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2024 Phage Genomics Workshop
Dec 9 to Dec 13, 2024
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
A week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop.
2024 Phage Discovery Workshop 17B
Jul 13 to Jul 19, 2024
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 16 schools as well as several of the faculty that have been added previously, but have not had formal training. Participants with get to know the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2024 Phage Discovery Workshop 17A
Jun 22 to Jun 28, 2024
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 16 schools as well as several of the faculty that have been added previously, but have not had formal training. Participants with get to know the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2024 SEA Symposium
Apr 12 to Apr 14, 2024
National Symposium
2024 SEA Symposium. Join the meeting here: https://whova.com/portal/webapp/seafa_202306/
2023 Phage Genomics Workshop
Dec 4 to Dec 8, 2023
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
A week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop. Steve's Observable Notebook https://observablehq.com/@cresawn-labs/sea-bioinformatics-workshop-2023 CNN International "Viruses Fighting Bacteria" https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2023/12/05/phages-antibiotic-resistance-research-vital-signs-intl-spc.cnn
2023 Phage Discovery Workshop 16B
Jul 8 to Jul 14, 2023
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 16 schools as well as several of the faculty that have been added previously, but have not had formal training. Participants with get to know the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2023 Phage Discovery Workshop 16A
Jun 24 to Jun 30, 2023
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 16 schools as well as several of the faculty that have been added previously, but have not had formal training. Participants with get to know the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2023 SEA Faculty Meeting
Jun 2 to Jun 5, 2023
National Symposium
Observable Notebook Link: https://observablehq.com/@cresawn-labs/sea-phages-faculty-meeting-2023
2022 Phage Genomics Workshop
Dec 5 to Dec 9, 2022
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
A week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop. SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Guide
Phage Discovery Workshop 15B
Jul 9 to Jul 15, 2022
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 15 schools as well as several of the faculty that have been added previously, but have not had formal training. Participants with get to know the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2022 Phage Discovery Workshop 15A
Jun 25 to Jul 1, 2022
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 15 schools as well as several of the faculty that have been added previously, but have not had formal training. Participants with get to know the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2022 SEA Faculty Meeting
Jun 3 to Jun 3, 2022
Workshop
A virtual meeting to which all SEA faculty are invited. We'll share program updates, have faculty presentations, facilitate conversations, and work in groups on items relevant to the SEA's programs.
Cohort 14 Phage Genomics Workshop (Dec 2021)
Dec 6 to Dec 17, 2021
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
November 12, 2021 Virtual Faculty Meeting: Bioinformatics Update
Nov 12 to Nov 12, 2021
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
More information about this meeting can be found on the Monthly Virtual Faculty Meetings forum page.
World Phage Week Webinar: Ibadan Edition
Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2021
Local Symposium
The SEA-PHAGES team at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria will be hosting a webinar in honor of World Phage Week. http://www.ageofthephage.com/world-phage-week Invited speakers include Dr. Graham Hatfull from the University of Pittsburgh. More details can be found at the event website. https://ibadanphageresearchteam.org/
September 10, 2021 Virtual Faculty Meeting: Host Range Journal Club
Sep 10 to Sep 10, 2021
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
More information about this meeting can be found on the Monthly Virtual Faculty Meetings forum page.
2021 SEA Faculty Meeting
Jun 7 to Jun 9, 2021
Workshop
Gathering of SEA Faculty to Share and Work on Program Related Activities.
Cohort 13 Phage Genomics Workshop (Dec 2020)
Dec 7 to Dec 18, 2020
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
Please use the following information to access the workshop from a computer https://hhmi.zoom.us/j/97323945108 Meeting ID: 973 2394 5108 Password: 1111
Cohort 13 Phage Genomics Workshop (June 2020)
Jun 15 to Jun 26, 2020
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
This meeting will be hosted on Zoom: Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/97135496272 Meeting #: 97135496272
12th Annual SEA Symposium CANCELLED
Jun 5 to Jun 7, 2020
National Symposium
This annual end-of-academic-year meeting brings together SEA-PHAGES students and faculty members from around the country to connect and share their research through poster sessions and talks.
NYC SEA-PHAGES Regional Symposium - 2020: Cancelled
Apr 25 to Apr 25, 2020
Local Symposium
Queen's College will host the NYC SEA-PHAGES Regional Symposium - 2020, tentatively scheduled to held held on April 25 at Queen's College in Queen's, NY. Activities will include oral presentations and poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions. Attendance is by invitation only. Please address any questions to Dr. Jackie Washington (jacqueline.washington@nyack.edu)
Sixth Annual Phlorida Phage Phest: Virtual
Apr 18 to Apr 18, 2020
Local Symposium
A gathering of SEA-PHAGES schools from the Florida region, hosted by the University of South Florida.
2019 Phage Genomics Workshop
Dec 9 to Dec 13, 2019
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
A week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop. Update: BodEinwohner17 has been submitted to GenBank, accession # MN945900. The DNA Master file is available on its phage page. Check out how you did with your own version of the annotation by using the "Review to Improve" protocol in the Bioinformatics Guide. SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Guide BodEinwohner17 Gene Sign-up Sheet
Philly Phage Phestival 2019
Nov 16 to Nov 16, 2019
Local Symposium
The 2019 Philly Phage Phestival will be held on November 16 at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Activities will include a keynote talk from Dr. Graham Hatfull from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions, and faculty workshops that will cover additional topics relevant to the SEA-PHAGES project. Attendance is by invitation only. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Meredith Casino mlc439@drexel.edu.
Phall Phage Phair - 2019
Nov 8 to Nov 8, 2019
Local Symposium
The Virginia regional Phall Phage Phaire is being held at Longwood University in Farmville, VA on November 8, 2019. The event will start at 10:00 am and include posters, student talks, lunch, and a keynote speaker. The Phage Phaire is occurring in conjunction with the Va. State branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) annual meeting at Longwood. A keynote talk will be shared between the two meetings, and students will have the opportunity to attend the rest of the Friday sessions of the ASM meeting. For further information, contact Dale Beach (beachdl@longwood.edu). Everyone is welcome!
Phage Discovery Workshop 12B
Jul 7 to Jul 13, 2019
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 12 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
Phage Discovery Workshop 12A
Jun 22 to Jun 28, 2019
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 12 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2019 SEA Microbacterium Genomics Workshop
Jun 9 to Jun 11, 2019
Workshop
Topic: Advanced Bioinformatics
This meeting will focus on comparative genomics of the first 117 sequenced Microbacterium phages. Participants will work together to learn advanced bioinformatics tools and create products that can be used in a descriptive paper about these phages. What to bring: You must bring a laptop with a working copy of DNA Master. We strongly recommend that this computer also have: -a working copy of the 2017 SEA VM -some kind of graphics software like Illustrator, Inkscape, or Canvas -Excel -SplitsTree (splitstree.org) which requires Java -PhamNexus https://github.com/chg60/phamnexus/wiki (at the moment, PhamNexus only runs on Linux. PhamNexus generates the files that SplitsTree uses as input, so if you do not want to make SplitsTree files, you do not have to run this program). IF you no longer have the SEA VM on your computer, we have a new version formatted for Virtual Box with PhamNexus and the Phamerator QC program pre-installed: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nreonw7wuov10tc/Updated_2017_SEAVM.zip?dl=0 Before the workshop: Review similar papers on phage genomics (Arthrobacter paper, Gordonia paper) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29437090 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28811342 Install Phamnexus and SplitsTree Google Doc with Post-It Details https://docs.google.com/document/d/19o2TmW8xATtfacrgMJcTS_cR_LVWIdtDsSRF52mxxQk/edit?usp=sharing Link to submit products: https://www.dropbox.com/request/wpzI1Vx7yqZjKsc4bppQ
2019 SEA GENES Faculty Meeting
Jun 9 to Jun 11, 2019
Workshop
This meeting is a focused workshop for SEA Faculty who will implement the SEA-GENES project as part of Cohort 1 in the 2019-2020 academic year.
11th Annual SEA Symposium
Jun 7 to Jun 9, 2019
National Symposium
This annual end-of-academic-year meeting brings together SEA-PHAGES students and faculty members from around the country to connect and share their research through poster sessions and talks.
Phage Phest - 2019
Apr 26 to Apr 26, 2019
Local Symposium
The College of William and Mary is excited to host the 2019 Phage Phest, tentatively scheduled to be held April 11 at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Activities will include oral presentations and poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions. Attendance is by invitation only.
Florida SEA-PHAGES Symposium - 2019
Apr 20 to Apr 20, 2019
Local Symposium
The University of South Florida is excited to host the 2019 Florida SEA-PHAGES Symposium, tentatively scheduled to held held on April 20 at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. Activities will include oral presentations and poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions. Attendance is by invitation only.
NYC SEA-PHAGES Regional Symposium - 2019
Apr 13 to Apr 13, 2019
Local Symposium
SUNY Old Westbury will host the NYC SEA-PHAGES Regional Symposium - 2019, tentatively scheduled to held held on April 13 at SUNY Old Westbury in Old Westbury, NY. Activities will include oral presentations and poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions. Attendance is by invitation only. Please address any questions to Dr. Fernando Nieto (nietof@oldwestbury.edu).
South Central SEA-PHAGES Research Symposium - 2019
Apr 12 to Apr 13, 2019
Local Symposium
The Third Annual South-Central U.S.A. SEA-PHAGES Research Symposium will be held on the campus of the University North Texas in Denton, TX on April 12 - 13. SEA-PHAGES schools from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas are expected to attend. The meeting participants will discuss their research over student posters and faculty-led talks. Attendees are also invited to come to a talk on the UNT campus by Dr. Neil Shubin (author of “Your Inner Fish”) who will speaking at 3pm on Friday, April 12 as part of the UNT Biology Graduate Student Association’s Research Day. Please contact Lee Hughes (lee.hughes@unt.edu) from the University of North Texas if you have any questions about the event.
Midwest Regional SEA-PHAGES Symposium - 2019
Apr 5 to Apr 6, 2019
Local Symposium
The Midwest Regional SEA-PHAGES Symposium is tentatively scheduled for April 5-6, 2019. It will be held on the campus of Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. The meeting will include student presentations, a keynote address, time to socialize with other SEA student scientists, and a hack-a-thon. Please contact Sara Tolsma stolsma@nwciowa.edu if your school is interested in attending.
2018 Bioinformatics Workshop
Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2018
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
A week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop. SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Guide Agenda with links to guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLXur88RU71YGUXxw3uU7B3UThSBjmGs75vcwATWgJo/
Phall Phage Phair - 2018
Nov 30 to Nov 30, 2018
Local Symposium
James Madison University is excited to host the 2018 Phall Phage Phair, tentatively scheduled to held held on November 30 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Activities will include oral presentations and poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions. Haven’t heard of this event before? Write for information to Louise Temple (templelm@jmu.edu).
Philly Phage Phestival - 2018
Nov 10 to Nov 10, 2018
Local Symposium
The 2019 Philly Phage Phestival will be held on November 10 at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Activities will include a keynote talk from Dr. Graham Hatfull from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions, and faculty workshops that will cover the successes and challenges of SEA-PHAGES. Attendance is by invitation only. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Meredith Casino mlc439@drexel.edu.
Phage Discovery Workshop 11B
Jul 7 to Jul 13, 2018
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 11 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
Phage Discovery Workshop 11A
Jun 23 to Jun 29, 2018
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 11 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
SEA-PHAGES Faculty Meeting 2018
Jun 10 to Jun 12, 2018
Workshop
SEA-PHAGES Faculty Meeting 2018 Survey Link
10th Annual SEA Symposium
Jun 8 to Jun 10, 2018
National Symposium
This annual end-of-academic-year meeting brings together SEA-PHAGES students and faculty members from around the country to connect and share their research through poster sessions and talks. The 2018 event marks the tenth edition, all held at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus.
Florida SEA-PHAGES Symposium - 2018
Apr 21 to Apr 21, 2018
Local Symposium
The Florida SEA-PHAGES Symposium was held on the campus of Florida International University on April 21. Five SEA-PHAGES schools from the area, which include Florida International University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Indian River State College, University of South Florida, and Hillsborough Community College attended the meeting. Meeting attendees discussed their research in oral and poster presentation sessions, and enjoyed a keynote presentation by Dr. Welkin Pope.
Western Pennsylvania SEA-PHAGES Symposium
Apr 15 to Apr 15, 2018
Local Symposium
The first Western Pennylvania SEA-PHAGES Symposium was held on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh on April 8. Four SEA-PHAGES schools from the area, which include Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill University, and University of Pittsburgh attended the meeting. The ~35 meeting attendees participated in a poster session, a session discussion CRE implementation, and enjoyed a keynote presentation by Dr. Graham Hatfull.
NYC SEA-PHAGES Regional Symposium - 2018
Apr 14 to Apr 14, 2018
Local Symposium
A gathering of SEA-PHAGES schools from the NY/NJ/Connecticut region including student presentations and a keynote speaker. The 2018 event was held at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY and featured Dr. Bill Jacobs as the keynote speaker. Photos from the meeting
South Central SEA-PHAGES Research Symposium - 2018
Apr 13 to Apr 14, 2018
Local Symposium
The Second Annual South-Central U.S.A. SEA-PHAGES Research Symposium was held on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, LA, on April 13 - 14. Seven SEA-PHAGES schools from the area, including Del Mar College, Le Tourneau University, Ouachita Baptist University, University of Central Oklahoma, Tarleton State University, University of North Texas, and UniVersity of Louisiana at Monroe attended the meeting. The 85 meeting participants discussed their research over 25 student posters and 4 faculty-led talks. The keynote speaker was Dr. Vassie Ware of LeHigh. The meeting also included a faculty-panel discussion.
2017 Bioinformatics Workshop
Dec 8 to Dec 12, 2017
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
Participants will be able to annotate a phage genome, RagingRooster. SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Guide: https://seaphagesbioinformatics.helpdocsonline.com/ Spreadsheet for draft function annotation: Here
Phall Phage Phair - 2017
Nov 17 to Nov 17, 2017
Local Symposium
The Virginia Union University Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR) is excited to host the 2017 Phall Phage Phair on November 17 at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA. Activities will include a keynote talk from Dr. Vassie Ware from Lehigh University, as well as oral presentations and poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions. Attendance is by invitation only.
Philly Phage Phestival - 2017
Oct 21 to Oct 21, 2017
Local Symposium
The 2017 Philly Phage Phestival will be held on October 21 at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Activities will include a keynote talk from Dr. Welkin Pope from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as poster sessions featuring students from nearby SEA-PHAGES institutions, and faculty workshops that will cover the successes and challenges of SEA-PHAGES. Attendance is by invitation only. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Meredith Casino mlc439@drexel.edu.
Phage Discovery Workshop 10B
Jul 8 to Jul 14, 2017
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 10 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
Phage Discovery Workshop 10A
Jun 24 to Jun 30, 2017
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 10 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2017 Genome Announcement Workshop
Jun 11 to Jun 13, 2017
Workshop
Topic: Advanced Bioinformatics
In lieu of the standard biennial Advanced Bioinformatics Workshop, this year we will host a Genome Announcement Workshop following the 9th Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium in June. Instead of a single paper describing in-depth analyses of a group of phages, this year’s workshop will focus on helping participants produce their own high-quality genome announcements. The facilitators will demonstrate the use of bioinformatic tools to tease out interesting genomic features, and will provide guidance about the particulars of writing this very specific type of paper. Participants will then work in small teams to write a genome announcement for a related group of phages, including their own. ICMJE Guidelines Genome Announcements Instructions to Authors
9th Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium
Jun 9 to Jun 11, 2017
National Symposium
This annual end-of-academic-year meeting brings together SEA-PHAGES students and faculty members from around the country to connect and share their research through poster sessions and talks. The 2017 event marks the ninth edition, all held at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus.
NYC Regional Student Symposium
Apr 8 to Apr 8, 2017
Local Symposium
The 2017 NYC Regional SEA-PHAGES Student Symposium will be held at Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY on Saturday April 8, 2017. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Paul Turner from Yale University, a phage biologist that is changing the landscape of infectious disease treatment. Student posters will be organized into two 1 hour sessions, and the four best registration submissions (as judged by the SEA-PHAGES faculty) will be invited to present their work as a 10-15 minute talk. Coffee and an informal lunch will be served. If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Jeff McLean at Rockland Community College: jmclean2@sunyrockland.edu
First Annual South-Central USA SEA-PHAGES Research Symposium
Apr 7 to Apr 8, 2017
Local Symposium
The First Annual South-Central U.S.A. SEA-PHAGES Research Symposium is an opportunity for current students in SEA-PHAGES institutions to meet one another and share their research. The 2017 meeting will be held on the campus of LeTourneau University in Longview, TX beginning on Friday, April 7 in the afternoon and continuing through noon on Saturday, April 8. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Steve Cresawn of James Madison University and creator of the Phamerator application. The meeting will also feature student oral and poster presentations, as well as faculty presentations on the alternative hosts of Arthrobacter, Rhodococcus, and Streptomyces. For additional information about this symposium, please contact Lee Hughes at the University of North Texas via e-mail at lhughes@unt.edu
2016 SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Workshop
Dec 5 to Dec 9, 2016
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
An intensive week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop. CrystalP was successfully submitted to GenBank on Friday, December 9, 2016 with a release date of January 15, 2017. Accession # is KY319168.
Phage Discovery Workshop 9B
Jul 10 to Jul 15, 2016
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 9 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
Phage Discovery Workshop 9A
Jun 26 to Jul 1, 2016
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 9 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2016 SEA-PHAGES Faculty Workshop
Jun 12 to Jun 14, 2016
Workshop
A gathering for faculty members currently active in the SEA-PHAGES program. One goal is to inform faculty of the improvements and developments in the program. Another goal is to have worthwhile working sessions for the faculty to create meaningful products that can be used by others in the program.
8th Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium
Jun 10 to Jun 12, 2016
National Symposium
This annual end-of-academic-year meeting brings together SEA-PHAGES students and faculty members from around the country to connect and share their research through poster sessions and talks. The 2016 event marks the eighth edition, all held at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus.
2015 SEA-PHAGES Bioinformatics Workshop
Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2015
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
An intensive week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop. View live stream here, when available, or archived videos of presentations: http://mediasiteex.hhmi.org/Mediasite/Catalog/Full/672215ce45df45caa93499b86d49c64821
In Situ Workshop 8B
Jul 12 to Jul 17, 2015
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 8 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
In Situ Workshop 8A
Jun 21 to Jun 26, 2015
Workshop
Topic: Microbiology (in situ)
The goal of the workshop is to familiarize the new cohort 8 schools with the concepts and associated techniques of bacteriophage isolation and characterization. Another important component is to share experiences in pedagogy and reagent/supply acquisition and preparation that will help with the implementation of the course at each institution. One of the benefits of being part of the SEA-PHAGES community is the support available from each cohort and the large number of other SEA-PHAGES institutions. This benefit also extends to the students with the knowledge that they are part of a larger scientific community and that their research efforts are valued.
2015 Advanced Bioinformatics Workshop
Jun 15 to Jun 17, 2015
Workshop
Topic: Advanced Bioinformatics
At this year's Advanced Bioinformatics Workshop, approximately 30 SEA-PHAGES faculty members will investigate the genomes of Cluster N phages. The genome and gene sequences are available at PhagesDB and Phamerator, with some still under final review, though all will be finalized by the workshop. Students and faculty at Lehigh, Southern Connecticut State and Pitt are doing some wet bench experiments that include electron microscopy, lysogeny and immunity testing along with preliminary bioinformatic analyses. A draft agenda is now available.
7th Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium
Jun 12 to Jun 14, 2015
National Symposium
This annual end-of-academic-year meeting brings together SEA-PHAGES students and faculty members from around the country to connect and share their research through poster sessions and talks. The 2015 event marks the seventh edition, all held at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus.
Phage Phest 2015
Apr 24 to Apr 24, 2015
Local Symposium
Students from Hampden-Sydney College, James Madison University, Thomas Nelson Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and the College of William & Mary attended Phage Phest on April 24, 2015. Phun was had by all!
Inaugural GIFT Workshop
Dec 8 to Dec 10, 2014
Workshop
Topic: Genome Inspection and Finishing
Attendees of this workshop will learn to assemble, quality-control, and finish genomes from a variety of sequencing technologies. The attendees will then form the first SEA-PHAGES Genome Inspection and Finishing Team (GIFT), responsible for assembling and finishing genomes sequenced for participating SEA-PHAGES member institutions.
2014 SEA-PHAGES In Silico Workshop
Dec 8 to Dec 12, 2014
Workshop
Topic: Annotation & Bioinformatics (in silico)
An intensive week-long workshop where new SEA-PHAGES faculty members learn the basics of the second semester of the course. Topics include auto-annotating a genome, adding or deleting genes, calling tRNAs, refining start-site calls, merging annotations, determining functions, and comparative genomics. The two major programs used are DNA Master and Phamerator, both of which participants should be well-acquainted with by the end of the workshop.
1st Annual SEA-PHAGES Symposium
Jun 20 to Jun 21, 2009
National Symposium
The first ever SEA-PHAGES (then called NGRI) Symposium was held at Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, VA, in 2009. It was the cherry on top of the first full year of SEA-PHAGES implementation, and featured 12 talks by students who had completed the course.
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