Mascot Training

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Course Outline

We have created an intensive 2-day course that covers every aspect of protein identification and characterisation using Mascot. Each course will be limited to 20 participants to ensure that there is ample opportunity for questions and interaction.

Day 1 Introduction The three ways to search MS and MS/MS data Practical tips Why searches can fail Search Parameters A detailed look at each of the search parameters Tips and common mistakes Setting defaults Sequence Databases Which database to choose Nucleic acid databases Clustering with UniGene Searching whole genomes Modifications Types of modifications Unimod Phosphorylation Error tolerant searches Scoring & Statistics Different ways of finding a match Probability based scoring Result reports Significance thresholds Assigning peptide matches to proteins Validation Very Large Searches Challenges of very large searches MudPIT protein scoring Exporting search results

Day 2 Mascot Distiller What is Mascot Distiller? Peak picking Automation Importing search results Calling sequence tags De novo sequencing Sequence Queries Standard sequence tag Error tolerant sequence tag seq(), comp() and other qualifiers Mascot Daemon Installing and using Mascot Daemon Data import filters Real-time monitor Follow-up tasks Quantitation Supported protocols Creating and modifying quantitation methods Sequence Database Administration Adding a new database Worked examples Automatic updating General Mascot Server Administration Configuring Mascot Security Mascot configuration files Mascot log files Cluster mode

Course Schedule

2010
Location	Venue	Google Map	Dates
Hannover, Germany Fully booked	ANDOR Hotel Plaza Fernroder Straße 9 30161 Hannover	Map	26 - 27 April 2010
Washington DC / Bethesda MD, USA Fully booked	Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 5701 Marinelli Road Bethesda, MD 20852	Map	20 - 21 May 2010
Shanghai, China	信息 和注册 (Information and Registration)		1 - 2 July 2010
Beijing, China	信息 和注册 (Information and Registration)		5 - 6 July 2010
London, UK Fully booked	RIBA 66 Portland Place London W1B 1AD	Map	2 - 3 September 2010

Language: All courses are taught in English.

Prerequisites: A working knowledge of protein chemistry and mass spectrometry is required to obtain maximum benefit from the course.

To participate in the exercises, you need to bring an Intel based laptop PC with a DVD drive and WiFi. The DVD drive will enable you to run a local Mascot server by booting to a LiveDVD. A WiFi Point of Presence will be available, allowing you to connect to the Matrix Science public Mascot server. Administrator rights will be required if you want to install Mascot Daemon and Mascot Distiller.

Programme: Teaching is from 10:00am to 5:00pm on day 1 and 9:00am to 4:00pm on day 2, with a 1 hour break for lunch. The instructors will be available at the end of each day for questions and discussion.

Course materials will be supplied as PDF files on a complementary USB memory stick. There will be no printed handouts. If you wish to make notes, please bring writing materials.

Registration and Payment

Course fees are $850 / €600 / £550 for academic & non-profit organisations, $1250 / €900 / £800 for commercial organisations. Delegates from UK organisations registering for a course in the EU (including the UK) must add 17.5% VAT or supply a VAT exemption certificate. Delegates from other EU countries do not need to add VAT as long as they supply a valid VAT registration number.

To register, print out this form and return it by fax, email or post. You can pay by credit card, cheque, purchase order or bank transfer; full details are on the form.

The number of attendees on each course is limited and places will be allocated as payment is received. If you cancel two months or more prior to the course start date, 90% of the fee will be refunded. One month or more, 60%. No refunds are possible for cancellations received within one month of the course start date. If you are unable to attend, you have the option of substituting someone else from your organisation.

FAQ

What is included in the cost of the course?

The course fee covers the teaching and hand-out materials, refreshments and lunch. It does not include other meals, accommodation, or travel.

Can you help with booking of travel or accommodation?

Sorry, no. You must make your own arrangements.

Are there discounts for multiple enrollments?

Multiple enrollments on a single course from a single organisation qualify for 10% discount

Can my organisation arrange for an in-house course?

Please contact us to discuss a course customised to your specific requirements.

Can I propose a location for a future course?

Please send requests for other dates and locations by email to training@matrixscience.com

What if I have a question that isn't covered anywhere on this page?

Please email training@matrixscience.com