MARC Special Session
of the
National Academy of Sciences Summer Institute

Quantifying Gene Expression with DNA Microarrays

Laurie J. Heyer & A. Malcolm Campbell

Introduction

Why bother blending math and biology? A simple analogy.

DNA Microarray Method

 

Data Analysis

Correlation Coefficients - Hands-on Exercises

Clustering Similar Genes - Hands-on Activities

 

Biological Case Studies

Cancer Facts

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

Breast Cancer

 

Open Discussion Topics

Can my students do real DNA microarrays?	Can my institution afford the software?
What courses could these fit?	Where can I find more examples?

Biology Department