Program in
Bioinformatics & Proteomics/Genomics
The Program in Bioinformatics and Proteomics/ =
Genomics (BPG)
at The University
of Toledo
provides students and researchers with the advanced analytical tools and approaches needed for
state-of- the-art biomedical re=
search
at the interface between comput=
er
science and molecular biology. The BPG
P=
rogram
is associated with an independent, but cooperating, program at Bowling Green State University
(BioInfOhio
Consortium).
WHAT IS ... ?
Bioinformatics is the use of computers to extract useful information from DNA sequenc=
es.
From a billion As, Gs,
Cs and Ts, how do we predict gene function or regulation, and how do we link
genetic variations with medically relevant traits?
Proteomics is looking at the entire complement of proteins produced by a given =
cell
or tissue under defined
conditions. All cells in an organism have
the same genes, but different c=
ell
types express different subsets. The protein profile can reveal much about=
the cell’s function and =
status
and can provide important diagnostic information.
Genomics has varied definitions. It often refers to comparisons of the entire ge=
ne
sets between species. At
UT, the focus is on which genes are being transcribed in different cells, u=
sing
microarrays.
The complementary fields of bioinformatics, proteomics=
and
genomics are aggressively expanding. Knowledge
in these areas is increasingly
expected of all biomedical researchers, whether in academia, government, or
the
private sector. These analytical tools are being introduced into the practice of medicine and in=
to general biology in areas su=
ch as
ecology, bioremediation, agriculture, etc. In addition, this knowledge is valuable for careers in certain areas=
of
business, law, computer science, and mathematics.
Contact
and Location Information
The BPG office is located=
in
the CCE Bui=
lding
on The Universi=
ty of
Toledo Health Science Campus. Please contact us for more information about =
our
program. Please copy Joanne
Gray on all inquiries.
UT Health Science Campus 3000 Arlington Avenue
Toledo, OH 43614
Robert Blumenthal, Ph.D.
Director, Program in
Bioinformatics & Proteomics/Genomics HUE-mail:
Robert.Blumenthal@utoledo.eduU
Alexei Fedorov, Ph.D.
Vice Director, Bioinformatics Program
Email: HUAlexei.Fedorov@utoledo.eduU
Robert
Trumbly, Ph.D.
Educational Coordinator,
Bioinformatics Program HUE-mail:
Robert.Trumbly@utoledo.eduU
Jo Anne=
Gray
Secretary, Bioinformatics Program=
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John Gr=
ay,
Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences=
HUE-mail:
John.Gray5@utoledo.eduU
Xiche Hu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry HUE-mail:
Xiche.Hu@utoledo.eduU
Bowling Green State
University Bowling Gree=
n, OH
43403=
Scott Rogers, Ph.D.
Professor, Biological Sciences HUE-mail:
srogers@bgnet.bgsu.eduU
CERTIFICATE IN BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOMARKERS
The BPG Certificate Program introduces students to the evolving fields of bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics and provides the basic knowledge of methods used in these fields. The curriculum is designed to complement course work and research of students enrolled in the UT PhD in Biomedical Sciences Program, but also is open to other qualified students.
Certifi=
cate
Program Curriculum:
Students
enrolled in the Certificate Program take the following
four courses:
FALL
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Bioinformatics
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PG
5100/7100)
Introdu=
ction
to the scope of bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics.
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Bioinformatics
(BIPG 5200/7200)
Training in statistical methods used in BPG.
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Computation (BIPG<=
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6100/8100)
Handling and manipulation of databases and
introduction to computer programming skills needed to manipulate large
quantities of nucleic acid and protein sequences data.
4. UEITHERU: Applications of BPG (BIPG6=
400/8400)
in which
faculty members using these methods will
discuss and
demonstrate how these techniques are
utilized to solve
research problems.
UOR:U=
Biomarker Discovery, Validation and
Implementation (B=
RIM6200/8200)
In which faculty will provide an overview of
biomedical disco=
very
and validation techniques
followed by
application in selected aspects of
individualized
medicine.
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.SUMMER COURSES
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Introduction to Modern Biomedical Databases
2) Microarray Data Analysis
3) Practical Bioinformat=
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MASTERS PROGRAM IN BPG
The BPG Program offers an MS degree in Biomedical =
Sciences with a concentration in
Bioinformatics, Proteomics and Genomics. The curriculum usually takes two years to complete. It
involves the same core courses as the Certificate program, with some additi=
onal
courses and a thesis/scholarly project.
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DUAL-DE=
GREE
PIPELINE PROGRAM
UT has established a 5.5-year dual-degree program=
in
biology and bioinformatics. Students earn a bachelors degree in biological
sciences and a masters degree in bioinformatics.
Applicants must be biological sciences majors at UT, who are considered aft=
er
their 2nd year.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
UMasters ProgramU: Choose O=
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The UT
Bioinformatics Program has been awarded funding by the Choose Ohio First
Program, and is awarded eight, two-year, tuition
scholarships per year for students who are accepted into the Program. =
UDual-Degree
“Pipeline: ProgramU:
Choose Ohio
First
Scholarship in Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics. =
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Our new
dual-degree program has been awarded COF tuition
funding for students who have been accepted into the BS/MS Program beginnin=
g Fall 2012.
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pplicants
must be residents of Ohio
If you are interested in applying, please contact=
the
Program secretary, Jo Anne Gray, at 419-383-6883 or Joanne.Gray@utoledo.edu=
.
APPLYING TO THE MASTERS PROGRAM=
Applicants must meet the following requirements:<=
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Earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degr=
ee from an accredited college or university. Applicants w=
ith
a degree in progress will be considered.
2.
GPA of 3.0 or above. GPA of 2.5 or above, may apply for provisional acceptance, =
which would change to Regular status if first term coursework has a GPA of 3.0 or abov=
e.
3.
Minimum GRE of 300 (combined verbal/quantitative)=
and 3.5 (analytical). The GRE is not required if you have an MCAT score as an alternative (taken by medical science and MD/PhD Program
applicants as national equivalent).
4.
Official transcripts for undergraduate and any graduate education.
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Three letters of recommendation from college faculty or research supervisors.=
6.
Completed application form (online) and accompany=
ing
application fee (or waiver).
7.
TOEFL (if
applicable): 550 or higher (paper version), 213=
or
higher (computer), and 80 or higher (Internet).
Previous research experience is considered, but n=
ot
required. Students can begin in either fall or spring, although fall entry =
is
recommended. Admissions are made on a
rolling basis until the class is filled; there is no fixed deadline.=
For additional details on BP=
G
degrees please see our Web site:
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UH
To access the online application, visit the UT College of
Graduate Studies Web site at: HUapply.utoledo.edu