June 21 - 26, 2009 University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Sponsored by The Center for Workshops in Chemical Sciences Application deadline:February 27, 2009 This workshop is designed for faculty members with little or no experience in the field of proteomics. The workshop presents the most fundamental aspects of the discipline and introduces participants to a variety of techniques by means of hands-on laboratory exercises related to protein isolation, differential in-gel electrophoresis (DIGE), and protein identification and validation. The workshop will include lectures, lab exercises, and demonstrations presented by local and national instructors. This workshop is opened to: • Faculty members at a primarily undergraduate institutions • Post-doctoral fellows or advanced graduate students interested in pursuing a career in academia For more information and to register visit: http://chemistry.gsu.edu/CWCS/proteomics.php Or contact us: Dr. Carlos A. Torres-Ramos catorres@rcm.upr.edu Dr. Juliana Pérez Laspiur jplaspiur@gmail.com