Scientific Publications
Affymetrix® Cytogenetics Community Workshop
On August 26, 2008 in Baltimore, Affymetrix held its inaugural Cytogenetics Community Workshop, which addressed the specific needs of the cytogenetics research community. During the workshop, thought leaders participated in panel discussions and seminars that focused on best practices for the Affymetrix® Cytogenetics Research Solution.
Workshop Presentations
Brynn Levy, Ph.D.
Director, Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory
Columbia University Medical Center
From Genome to Gene
Charles Lee, Ph.D., FACMG
Director of Cytogenetics, Harvard Cancer Center
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School
CNVs and Implications for Clinical Cytogenetics
Richard Shippy
Director, Business Development Emerging Markets
Affymetrix
The Affymetrix Research Solution for Cytogenetics
ASHG Posters (Affymetrix Cytogenetics Research Solution)
Using the Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0
UPD/Consanguinity/Mosaicism
- SNP Allele Differentiation Provides Independent Confirmation of Genomic Imbalance (pdf, 299KB) >
- SNP Based Copy Number Microarrays Provide Cues to UPD, Recessive Allele Risk Due to Inbreeding (pdf, 299KB) >
Overview of the wide variety of copy number aberrations detected on the Genome-Wide Human SNP Array 6.0
- Reliable detection/detailed characterization of a variety of cytogenetic abnormalities by the SNP Array 6.0 (pdf, 299KB)>
- Delineation of the breakpoints of pure duplication 3q due to a de-novo duplication event using SOMA (pdf, 299KB) >
- Detection of copy number changes/deletions in lung adenocarcinoma as enhanced by laser microdissection (pdf, 299KB)>
- Preimplantation Microarray Analysis for Aneuploidy Screening with a Lower Misdiagnosis Rate than FISH (pdf, 299KB) >
- The Contribution of Aneusomy 15q25-qter to the Etiology of the Shprintzen-Goldberg Syndrome (pdf, 299KB) >
Affymetrix® Cytogenetics Research Solution
Designed with cytogenetic researchers, the next-generation Affymetrix® Cytogenetics Research Solution covers 2.7 million optimally spaced copy number and SNP markers and has outstanding resolution, enabling you to accurately find small aberrations. Affymetrix' SNP content enables the detection of UPDs, LOH, and genetic regions identical-by-descent. Spend less than three hours of hands-on time, get answers fast, and let our intuitive software guide you through unlimited customizable options for data analysis-all with a single array. Experience the full potential of the next-generation Affymetrix Cytogenetics Research Solution.
Simple Assay Workflow
The Affymetrix Cytogenetics Research Solution follows a simple assay and enables flexible throughput. You can learn more by visiting the product web page.
Affymetrix® Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS)
The Affymetrix Chromosome Analysis Suite (ChAS) software was developed with input from leading cytogenetic researchers and is designed specifically for cytogenetic analysis.
Questions or Comments?
Affymetrix values your opinion and we look forward to receiving your feedback to enhance our cytogenetics offering. If you have additional questions or comments, please contact Nargol_Faravashi@affymetrix.com.
