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SESSION: BIOLOGY: Parallel Graph Algorithms with Applications to Metagenomics and Metaproteomics
EVENT TYPE: Education
TIME: 3:30PM - 5:00PM
SESSION CHAIR: Ananth Kalyanaraman
Presenter(s):Ananth Kalyanaraman
ROOM:WSCC 2B
ABSTRACT: Biological data, both naturally derived and synthetically generated, generally suit graph representations well. Among other uses, graph-based representations can be used to reveal networks within data that are tied together by shared characteristics such as homology or function. Consequently, clustering formulations are prevalent in a number of biological applications, including that of determining protein-protein interactions and discovering protein families from metagenomics data. Performing these operations at a large-scale, however, still remains technically challenging.
In this session, we will: (i) formulate metagenomics protein family characterization as a graph clustering problem; (ii) describe an efficient graph clustering algorithm called pClust; (iii) conduct hands-on experiments to cluster several real world data sets and visualize the results. The primary intended outcome is to help undergraduate instructors identify lesson plans suitable for their majors (Computer Science/Mathematics/Biology), and thereby facilitate integration of these cutting-edge research advances into classrooms.
Assumed background: (i) high school mathematics; (ii) basic genomics background (Molecular Biology 101).
Suggested background: (i) an interest in computational biology and/or combinatorial problem solving; (ii) (optional) introductory knowledge of any programming language and basic Unix/Mac command line usage.
Chair/Presenter Details:
Ananth Kalyanaraman (Chair) - Washington State University
