Summer 2010 Week 1: Computational Methods and Terabase Metagenomics
July 17, 2010 to July 24, 2010
Snowbird, Highway 210 Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird, Utah
Metagenomics is a powerful tool for accessing genetic information from the uncultured majority. Protein discovery, ecological theory, biotechnology, and ecosystem modeling have all been and will continue to be influenced by metagenomic methods. Through technology advancements it is now feasible to sequence more than a trillion base pairs from a community sample. Now, for the first time, metagenomics may be able to produce a 1x theoretical sequence coverage of a community genetic profile. If we were to examine a complex environment with comparably low genetic diversity, e.g., 1 mL of seawater, we could expect to find between 3-4 trillion bp of DNA. A standard pyrosequencing run today would produce ~900 Mbp which would be a 0.2% coverage, while a 3rd generation Illumina run can produce ~200 Gbp of DNA which would constitute 5% coverage.
Organizing Committee
- Rick Stevens (Computation Institute, Argonne National Laboratory/University of Chicago)
- Folker Meyer (Argonne National Laboratory/University of Chicago)
- Jack Gilbert (Plymouth Marine Laboratory, U.K.)
Scientific Overview
Location Details
On-site ICiS staff member: Cheryl Zidel, zidel@anl.gov
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is a fully staffed, full service resort. The ICiS Summer Institute block rate of $79 per night (plus tax and fees) is guaranteed from Saturday, July 17 to July 24. If you wish to extend your stay beyond July 24 and are not a registered participant of the July 24-31 ICiS workshop your nightly rate is subject to change.
You can reduce costs by sharing a room with another workshop participant. If you are interested in this option, contact us at <support@icis.anl.gov> and we will assist in pairing up individuals depending on space availability. You can choose to make your room-sharing arrangements independent of us as well.
Snowbird has complimentary high-speed wireless Internet in the rooms and in many common areas. Included in each Cliff Lodge room: hairdryer, coffee maker, small refrigerator, iron and ironing board. Several laundry facilities can be found on site.
Day care at Snowbird
Camp Snowbird is a state licensed day care facility and cares for infants, toddlers, and youth up to 12 years of age. Private babysitting services are also available. www.snowbird.com/lodging/forkids/campsnowbird.html
Shuttle Service (Canyon Transportation)
A 40-minute direct shuttle between the airport and Snowbird is $68 + tip roundtrip and must be arranged via the Snowbird Central Reservations line at 1-800-232-9542 no later than 48 hours prior to your arrival. You will be asked to provide your flight information. 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations.
- Express hours from the airport are from 8 a.m. to midnight departing every hour.
- Return trips leave Snowbird 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the hour, based on reservations.
- Return trips should be reconfirmed with Canyon the day prior to departure.
- Return airport trips are scheduled for three hours on the hour before scheduled airline departure to allow for airport check-in and security screening.
Rental Car
The following car rental companies have counters in Salt Lake City International Airport: Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, National, and Thrifty. Make your reservations via the company website or via a travel engine like Expedia.com, Travelocity.com, or Orbitz.com.
* Snowbird charges a nightly parking fee.
