If you work in proteomics or metabolomics and are Interested in advancing your mass spectrometry data analysis skills, join us for OpenMS in Action: Practical Tools for Mass Spectrometry Data Analysis and Visualization, a two-day hands-on workshop hosted by OpenMS, the African Centre for Gene Technologies, Imbewu Metabolomics Research and Research Centre for Plant metabolomics (RCPM). OpenMS is a powerful open-source software suite designed for mass spectrometry data processing. It enables users to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and gain insights in proteomics, metabolomics, drug discovery, and environmental science. OpenMS supports all operating systems and integrates seamlessly with KNIME for workflow automation.
Event Details
Location: University of Johannesburg
Format: Practical sessions & interactive lectures
Requirements: Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops. Instructions for pre-installing software will be provided upon registration.
Key Topics Covered
Lectures:
Fundamentals of non-targeted proteomics & metabolomics Database search, peptide-spectrum matching FDR estimation, protein inference, & quality control Label-free quantitative proteomics
Hands-on Training:
Introduction to OpenMS & KNIME Peptide & protein identification workflows Label-free quantification & metabolite profiling Data visualisation & reporting
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Closing date for workshop applications: 07 February 2025