Affymetrix is pleased to host another Low Level Analysis Workshop focused on the primary analysis of the data arising from the GeneChip microarray platform. This session will precede the RECOMB Meeting. To attend the meeting, simply register at the link provided below. There is no cost to attend the meeting.

Session 1 - Genotype and Genome Analysis

Moderated by Simon Cawley, Affymetrix

Focusing on data from the Affymetrix DNA Mapping Arrays, speakers will discuss analysis methods for problems including SNP genotype calling, copy number estimation and downstream processing of SNP data.

• 12:30pm – 1:00pm
  Stan Nelson, UCLA
  Pedigree-free identity by descent analysis



• 1:00pm – 1:30pm
  Rafael Irizarry, The Johns Hopkins University
  Assessing and improving genotype calls



• 1:30pm – 2:00pm
  Henrik Bengtsson, UC Berkeley
  Enhanced method for identifying copy-number aberrations in small to very large oligonucleotide microarray data sets



• 2:00pm – 2:30pm
  Steve McCarroll, The Broad Institute
  Use of novel SNP/CNP genotyping arrays to analyze copy number variation in association studies

Session 2 - Transcript & Transcriptome Analysis

Moderated by Alan Williams, Affymetrix

Focusing on data from Affymetrix Expression Arrays, speakers will discuss problems related to analysis of probe-level data for applications such as estimation of exon-level signals and detection of alternative splicing.

• 3:15pm – 3:35pm
  Wing Wong, Stanford University
  Statistical analysis of exon array gene expression data



• 3:45pm – 4:15pm
  Jacek Majewski, McGill University
  Using the Exon Array to Detect Variation in Isoform-Level Gene Expression within Populations



• 4:15pm – 4:45pm
  Justine Peeters, Erasmus Medical Center
  Exon expression arrays identify differentially regulated splice variants and mutated transcripts in glial brain tumors



• 4:45pm – 5:15pm
  Chuck Sugnet, Affymetrix
  Dynamically Selecting Probes for Gene-Level Expression Estimates Using a Principal Components Based Approach



• 5:30pm
  Drinks and snacks outside ballroom



• 6:30pm
  RECOMB reception begins @ AJ Toppers, 21st floor of the Oakland Marriott

Sponsored by the Affymetrix Developers' Network

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

Time - 12:30pm

Meeting precedes the RECOMB 2007 Conference

Calvin Simmons Ballroom
Oakland Marriott® City Center
859 Convention Center Boulevard
1001 Broadway
Oakland, California 94607 USA
(510) 451-4000

An open bar reception will immediately follow the completion of the Low Level Conference.

Click here to register

For any questions regarding the Affymetrix Low Level Analysis Workshop, please contact Mike Lelivelt at mike_lelivelt@affymetrix.com for logistical questions or Simon Cawley at simon_cawley@affymetrix.com for content-based questions.