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This three-day ANU-CSIRO Metabolomics Workshop aims to introduce ANU and CSIRO researchers to the theory and practice of metabolomics research with an emphasis on technologies available within the ANU/CSIRO research precinct. It is also a great chance to meet other metabolomics researchers in the precinct to share skills and ideas!

Wednesday will feature a series of seminars while Thursday and Friday will be practical in nature, including an interesting demo metabolomics experiment.

Please let Adam Carroll (adam.carroll@anu.edu.au) know if you have a sample of your own material you would like to have analysed and we may be able to accommodate this.

Tickets are strictly limited, so be quick if you don't want to miss out! 

Program

Wed November 25
9:30 - 10:30: Welcome. Introduction to metabolomics + quick overview of terminology and technologies (Adam).
10:30 - 11:00: Experimental design considerations. Sampling, extraction and storage.
11:00 - 11:30: GC/MS metabolomics (Adam)
11:30 - 11:45: Refreshment break
11:45 - 12:15: LC/MS metabolomics / lipidomics (Matt)
12:15 - 12:45: LC/MS sensitive targeted analysis / biotransformation / xenobiotic metabolism (Stephen)
12:45 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 14:00: Intro to NMR and structure analysis of unknowns (Andrew)
14:00 - 14:30: Quantitative NMR and NMR for metabolomics (Guillaume)
14:30 - 14:45: Free discussion / Q&A  / Refreshment break
14:45 - 16:00: Extraction in lab in Linnaeus building
16:00 - 18:00: Mixer with refreshments

Thur November 26
9:30 - 16:30: Guided tours of ANU and CSIRO metabolomics facilities including live analysis of demo experiment samples. Rotating groups. Demonstrate loading samples and acquiring data to each group. Re-explain different machines. Specific schedule to be announced close to the time depending on numbers. Lunch break between 12:45 and 13:30.

Friday November 27
9:30 - 16:00: Hands-on training in metabolomics data analysis for GC/MS, LC/MS and NMR in PC computer teaching labs in ANU's Gould Building (116), Ground Floor. Analysis of data from our demo experiment(s). Lunch break between 12:45 and 13:30.
16:00 - 16:30: Closing summary of results. Comparison of results from different platforms. Feedback on satisfaction from attendees. Priority areas for future training? Future strategic planning, grand challenges (e.g. enhanced utilisation of isotopes).
16:30 - onwards: RSB Happy Hour drinks