Bits & Bites # 01: Using Advanced Lipidomics for Better Understanding of Biology
Date & Time: February 6, 2025, from 9 am to 1 pm PT
Instructor: Dr. Tong Shen, UC Davis
Registration & Payment:
- Required Software: None
- Participant prerequisites: None
- Level: Introductory
- Short description of the course: This comprehensive course dives into systems-level lipid analysis, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills needed for advanced lipidomics studies. You will learn the fundamentals of lipid biochemistry and metabolism and cutting-edge techniques for analyzing lipids using mass spectrometry. We will guide you through key considerations for lipidomics research, including how to tailor experimental approaches to address specific biological questions. The course covers every stage of the experimental pipeline, from experimental design and sample extraction to detection methodologies, quality control, lipid structural elucidation, and data analysis. You will also gain insights into state-of-the-art technologies and emerging perspectives in the field. Designed for both practicality and depth, this course ensures you can achieve reliability and accuracy in your lipidomics research while advancing your scientific expertise.