PROGRAM OVERVIEW & AGENDA Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM DePaul University, 25 E. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604 NCBI instructors will provide the mini-courses, “Bioinformatics Quick Start” and “GenBank Quick Start”. These sessions will take place on the DePaul University Campus. Please see the agenda below for details.

TIME SESSION NAME SESSION TYPE LOCATION 9:30 to 12:15 Bioinformatics Quick Start Lecture and Hands-On 1308 12:15 to 1:15 Lunch Break *(Lunch will be provided) 1:15 to 4:00 GenBank Quick Start Lecture and Hands-On 1308 4:00 Adjourn

Friday, February 8, 2008 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM Northwestern University, 303 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 NCBI instructors will provide the mini-courses, “MapViewer Quick Start” and “Microbial Genomes Quick Start”. These sessions will take place at Northwestern University in the Galter Health Sciences Library.

TIME	SESSION NAME	SESSION TYPE	LOCATION
9:30 to 12:15	MapViewer Quick Start	Lecture and Hands-On	Galter Health Sciences Library
12:15 to 1:15	Lunch Break *(Lunch will be provided)
1:15 to 4:00	Microbial Genomes Quick Start	Lecture and Hands-On	Galter Health Sciences Library
4:00	Adjourn

**For more information on these mini-courses, see http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Class/minicourses/

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Depaul University Loop Campus Lewis Center Address:   25 E. Jackson                   Chicago, Illinois 60604

BY CAR From the north and northwest From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn east. The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street. From the west From the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290), continue toward downtown. As you approach the downtown area, the expressway becomes Congress Parkway. Turn left (north) on Dearborn Street, go two blocks to Jackson Boulevard and turn right (east). The Loop campus is one block east on Jackson Boulevard at State Street. From the south From the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/I-94) exit at Jackson Boulevard and turn east. The Loop campus is approximately one mile from the expressway on Jackson Boulevard at State Street. From Lake Shore Drive (north or south) Exit Lake Shore Drive at Jackson Boulevard and turn west. Proceed to Michigan Avenue (100 east). Turn right on Michigan Avenue, go one block to Adams Street (200 south) and turn left. Go one block to Wabash Avenue (50 east) and turn left. Go one block to Jackson Boulevard.

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Rapid Transit Lines All six rapid transit train lines service the downtown Chicago area and DePaul's Loop campus. From the subway trains, exit at Jackson Boulevard. From the elevated trains, exit at Adams Street/Wabash Avenue. These are the train lines servicing the Loop campus: Howard/Dan Ryan (Red) Evanston Express (Purple) Ravenswood (Brown) O'Hare/Congress/Douglas (Blue) Lake/Jackson Park/Englewood (Green) Midway/Loop (Orange) Buses Bus routes interconnect throughout the city. These buses stop very near the Loop campus. All routes are subject to change by the CTA. You may contact the CTA at 312-836-7000 or 800-972-7000 or TDD (Hearing Impaired) 312-836-4949. For more information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com. Metra Train Stations All Metra Train stations are located within a short walking distance (or cab ride) of the Loop campus: Union Station, Canal Street and Adams Street: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Chicago & Northwestern Station, Canal Street and Madison Avenue: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard. LaSalle Street Station, LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway: Walk east down Congress Parkway until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard. Illinois Central Station (includes service for South Shore Line), Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street: Walk north on Michigan Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard.

*The CTA Blue Line goes directly from the UIC Engineering School to the DePaul Loop Campus.

Galter Health Sciences Library Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Address: 303 E. Chicago Ave                   Chicago, Illinois 60611

BY CAR From the north and northwest From the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94) traveling east (Note: Highway is called I-90/94 East but runs north-south in Chicago metro area). Exit at Ohio Street. Ohio Street is a one way exit eastbound. Follow Ohio Street east for 12 traffic lights to Fairbanks Court. Turn left (north) on to Fairbanks Court. When you reach Erie Street, you have entered Northwestern University's Chicago Campus. Chicago Avenue is 5 blocks north. From the west Option 1 Take Interstate 88 east to Interstate 290 East (Eisenhower Expressway). Follow the signs for Congress Parkway/Expressway. Follow this road until it ends at Columbus Drive. Turn left (north) on Columbus Drive, which turns into Fairbanks Court, and go north about a mile. You are now entering Northwestern University's Chicago Campus. Option 2 Take Interstate 80 east to I-55 North or I-57 North to I-90/94 West. Exit Congress Parkway/Expressway. Follow this road east until it ends at Columbus Drive. Turn left (north) on Columbus Drive, which turns into Fairbanks Court, and go north about a mile. You are now entering Northwestern University's Chicago Campus. From the south Take Interstate 55 North or I-57 North to I-90/94 West/East. Exit Congress Parkway/Expressway. Follow this road east until it ends at Columbus Drive. Turn left (north) on Columbus Drive, which turns into Fairbanks Court and go north about a mile. You are now entering Northwestern University's Chicago Campus. From Lake Shore Drive (north or south) Turn west off Lake Shore Drive onto Chicago Avenue (there is a traffic light at Chicago and Lake Shore Drive). You are now entering the Chicago Campus. Fairbanks Court is the first traffic light you encounter as you travel west. Parking Street parking is sparse and by 2 hour meter only. There is a parking garage at the corner of Erie and Fairbanks (enter on Erie) and another between Superior and Huron (enter on Superior). The Erie garage offers discounted parking if you enter before 9:30 a.m. There is also a small parking garage at the Museum of Contemporary Art (entrance from Chicago Avenue).

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Rapid Transit Lines Northwestern University’s Chicago Campus can be accessed via the CTA train lines with minimal transfers, followed by a short walk, cab ride or bus ride to campus: Howard/Dan Ryan (Red) - Exit at Chicago and State and walk east to Fairbanks Court (approx. 0.4 miles). Evanston Express (Purple) - Transfer to Red Line at Belmont or Fullerton. Follow instructions for Red Line above. Ravenswood (Brown) - Transfer to Red Line at Fullerton or Belmont. Follow instructions for Red Line above. OR exit at Chicago Avenue and walk east approximately 1.1 miles to Fairbanks Court or take the Chicago Avenue bus #66 east to Fairbanks. O'Hare/Congress/Douglas (Blue) - Transfer to Red Line at Washington or Jackson. Travel north, exit at Chicago and State station. Follow instructions for Red Line above. Lake/Jackson Park/Englewood (Green) - Transfer to Red Line at Roosevelt/Wabash. Take Red Line north to Chicago and State. Follow instructions for Red Line above. Midway/Loop (Orange) - Transfer to Red Line at Roosevelt/Wabash. Take Red Line north to Chicago and State. Follow instructions for Red Line above. Buses Bus routes interconnect throughout the city. Many buses stop near the NU Chicago campus. All routes are subject to change by the CTA. You may contact the CTA at 312-836-7000 or 800-972-7000 or TDD (Hearing Impaired) 312-836-4949. For more information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com. Metra Train Stations All Metra Train stations are located within 1-2 miles of the NU Chicago campus. Cabs are available at all Metra stations or CTA buses can be taken from any Metra station to campus. Due to CTA funding and route changes, please consult maps and routes at http://www.transitchicago.com or contact the CTA at 312-836-7000 or 800-972-7000 or TDD (Hearing Impaired) 312-836-4949. Union Station, Canal Street and Adams Street: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Chicago & Northwestern Station, Canal Street and Madison Avenue: Walk east on Adams Street until State Street. Turn right (south) for three blocks to Jackson Boulevard. LaSalle Street Station, LaSalle Street and Congress Parkway: Walk east down Congress Parkway until you reach State Street. Turn left (north) for two blocks to Jackson Boulevard. Illinois Central Station (includes service for South Shore Line), Michigan Avenue and Van Buren Street: Walk north on Michigan Avenue for one block to Jackson Boulevard. Galter Library Location Enter the Galter Health Sciences Library from 303 E. Chicago Avenue (Ward Building entrance). After entering the building, turn left at the bank of elevators in the lobby. To get to the LRC Teaching Space, proceed down the hallway from the library entrance and turn right just before the Reference Room. Walk down the short stairway, cross the library atrium, and pass through the glass doors to the LRC. The Teaching Space is on the south side of the LRC (towards the back of the room).