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Advances in cpn60 barcoding for microbial species identification

Fri., Apr. 1, 2022 2:30 p.m. - Fri., Apr. 1, 2022 3:30 p.m.

Location: Online (Zoom)

Department of Biology

Seminar Notice

SPEAKER: Dr. Janet E. Hill

Department of Veterinary Microbiology

University of Saskatchewan

DATE: Friday, April 1, 2022

TIME: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

PLACE: Zoom

https://uregina-ca.zoom.us/j/6793245188?pwd=cnp2RHJQb1Y4aUZtZ3dMc0tzd3pNZz09

TITLE: Advances in cpn60 barcoding for microbial species identification

ABSTRACT:

Advances in cpn60 barcoding for microbial species identification

The gene encoding the 60 kDa chaperonin protein, cpn60, is conserved in virtually all bacteria and a region within this gene provides a barcode sequence for the identification of bacteria to the species level. Applications of cpn60 barcode sequencing in microbiome research and infectious disease diagnostics are supported by the cpnDB sequence database. This presentation will provide an overview of cpn60-based methods, including recent advances in microbiome profiling.

All Faculty, Staff, Students and Visitors are welcome.