Experimental Design: Get the Most Out of Your Proteome

This course will provide an in-depth overview of experimental design, focusing on proteomic analysis of protein post-translational modifications (PTMs) and protein expression in (but not limited to) mammalian cells, tissues and biofluids. Topics will be aimed at getting maximum biological information from your samples. We will discuss methods for enriching subproteomes and PTMs; best practices for insuring sample integrity and avoiding common contaminants that will be carried downstream; and how to be aware of additional factors that might influence reproducibility across biological replicates. In addition, we will discuss where discovery-based or targeted proteomic analyses may be most appropriate. Feel free to bring specific questions about your favorite proteins, model systems, or biological matrices.