First, the team engaged in canoeing alongside the Keila River, making their clothes wet and spirits warm.
In the afternoon seminar, the team outlined plans for the upcoming academic year, introduced harassment and bullying guidelines and engaged in an open workshop on AI in scientific advancements.
Alīna Reķēna took part in Yeast Genetics and Genomics course, from July 22 to August 12 at Cold Spring Harbor, New York, USA
The legendary yeast course at CSHL, with more than 50 years of history, offered lectures on the fundamentals of yeast genetics, daily seminars from leaders in the yeast community, and 10 laboratory experiments that showcase the methods needed in a modern-day yeast lab.
Lecture topics included yeast cell cycle, tetrad analysis, genetic interactions, genome sequencing, imaging and functional genomics.
The yeast community has pioneered many of molecular and genetic techniques we rely on today. The goal of experimental section was to provide with sufficient hands-on experience apply these techniques in our own laboratories – from classical and modern genetic approaches (mutant isolation and characterisation, tetrad analysis, complementation), to molecular genetics (yeast transformation, gene replacement, gene fusion and mutation), as well as use of the yeast deletion set, multiplex deep sequencing, cytological approaches (epitope tagging), and yeast cell imaging.
Many thanks to fellow course participants for exciting discussions and fun learning, to the seminar speakers for their insights and inspiration, and to the course instructors, teaching assistants and coordinators for their dedication and wisdom.
Photo credits: Constance Brukin
