3D"Text PROGRAM IN BIOINFORMATICS and 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

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WHAT IS ... ?

Bioinformatics is the use of computers to extract useful information from DNA sequen= ces. 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 = cell 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 g= ene 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 increasing= ly 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 i= nto general biology in areas s= uch as ecology, bioremediation, agriculture, etc. In addition, this knowledge is valuable for careers in certain area= s of business, law, computer science, and mathematics.

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Contact and Location Information

The BPG office is located= in the = CCE Building on = The University of Toledo He= alth Science Campus. Please contact us for more information about our program. Please copy Joa= nne Gray on all inquiries.

UT Health Science Campus 3000 Arlington Avenue

Toledo, OH= 43614

Robert Blumenthal, Ph.D.

Director, Program in Bioinformatics & Proteomics/= Genomics E-mail: Robert.Blumenthal@utoledo.edu

Alexei Fedorov, Ph.D.
Vice Director, Bioinformatics Program
Email: Alexei.Fedorov@utoledo= .edu

Robert Trumbly, Ph.D.

Educational Coordinator, Bioinformatics Program E-mail: Robert.Trumbly@utoledo.e= du

Jo Anne Gray

Secretary, Bioinformatics Program Phone: 419.383.6= 883

E-mail: JoAnne.Gray@utoled= o.edu

UT Main Campus 2801 W. Bancroft Street Toledo, OH= 43606

John Gray, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Dept. of Biological Sciences E-mail: John.Gray5@utoledo.edu

Xiche Hu, Ph.D.
Associate Prof= essor, Dept. of Chemistry E-mail: Xiche.Hu@utoledo.edu

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403

Scott Rogers, Ph.D.

Professor, Biological Sciences E-mail: srogers@bgnet.bgsu.edu

Program in Bioinformatics &Proteomics/Genomics

Certification or Masters Degree

CERTIFICATE IN BIOINFORMATICS AND BIOMARKERS

The BPG Certificate Progr= am introduces students to the evolving fields of bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics and provides the b= asic 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.

Certificate Program Curriculum:

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FALL

1. Fundamentals of Bioinformatics

(BIPG 5100/7100= )

Introduction to the scope of bioinformatics, proteomics and genomics.

2. Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics

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Training in statistical methods used in BPG.<= span style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;line-height:110%;letter-spacing:.25pt'>

SPRING

3. Introduction to <= span class=3DSpellE>Bioinformatic Computation (BIPG 6100/8100)

Handling and manipulation of databases and introductio= n to computer programming skills needed to manipulate large quantities of nucleic acid and protein sequences data.

4. EITHER: Applica= tions of BPG (BIPG6400/8400)
    in wh= ich faculty members using these methods will
    discuss and demonstrate how these techniques are
    utilized to solve research problems.

    OR: Biomarker Discovery, Validation and
              Implementation (B= RIM6200/8200)

    In which fa= culty 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
The follow= ing courses have been added to our curriculum, but are not required to receive a BPG Certificate:

1)    Introduction to Modern Biomedical Databases
2) Microarray Data Analysis
3) Practical Bioinformatics

MASTERS PROGRAM IN BPG
The BPG Program offers an MS degree in Biomedical = Sciences with a concentratio= n 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 additional courses and a thesis/scholarly project.

DUAL-DEGREE 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 degr= ee in bioinformatics. Applicants must be biological sciences majors at UT, who are considered after their 2^nd year.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Masters Program: Choose O= hio First Scholarship in
Bioinformatics= .

The UT Bioinformatics Program has been awarded fundin= g by the Choose Ohio First Program, and is awarded eight, two-year, tuition scholarships per year for students who are acc= epted into the Program.

Dual-Degree “Pipeline: Program: Choose Ohio First
Scholarship in Biological Sciences/Bioinformatics.      =

Our new dual-degree program has been awarded COF tuition funding for students who have been accept= ed into the BS/MS Program beginning Fall 2012.=



COF Applicants must be residents of Ohio

= If you are interested in applying, please contact the Program secretary, Jo Anne G= ray, at 419-383-6883 or Joanne.Gray@utoledo.edu.

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APPLYING TO THE MASTERS PROGRAM

Applicants = must meet the following requirements:

1.&n= bsp;       Earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree <= /span>from an accredited college or university. Applicants with a degree in progress will be considered.

2.&n= bsp;       GPA of 3.0 or above. GPA of 2.5 or above, m= ay apply for provisional acceptance, which would change to Regular status if first term coursework has a GPA of 3.0 or above.

3.&n= bsp;       Minimum GRE of 1050 (combined verbal/quantitative) and 3.5 (analytical). The GRE is not required if you have an MCAT score as an altern= ative (taken by medical science and MD/PhD Program applicants as national equival= ent).

4.&n= bsp;       Official transcripts for undergraduate and any graduat= e education.

5.&n= bsp;       Three letters of recommendation from college faculty or research supervisors.

6.&n= bsp;       Completed application form (online) and accompanying application fee (or waiver).

7.&n= bsp;       TOEFL (if applicable): 550 or higher (paper version), 213 or higher (computer), a= nd 80 or higher (Internet).

Previous research experience is considered, but not required. Students can begin in either fa= ll or spring, although fall entry is recommended. Admissions are made on a rolling basis until the class is f= illed; there is no fixed deadline.

For additi= onal details on BPG degrees please see our Web sit= e:

utoledo.edu/med= /depts./bioinfo/degrees.html

To access the online application, visit the

UT College of Graduate Studies Web s= ite at: apply.utoledo.e= du

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