Research & Innovation Core Labs and Nevada INBRE launched the University’s inaugural Single-Cell Research Month with a seminar on Jan. 10, 2024, highlighting various single-cell research endeavors on campus.

Single-cell sequencing and single-cell proteomics are advanced molecular biology techniques that analyze genes, transcripts, or proteins at the individual cell level. They provide detailed insights into cellular diversity, cell-to-cell variation, gene expression and protein profiles, enhancing understanding of complex biological processes, such as cellular functions and signaling pathways. 

At the introduction seminar, faculty presented their lab’s research involving single-cells, including single-cell isolation from tick embryos, rapid monoclonal antibody production using 10x Genomics, decoding gut pacemakers using single-cell gene expression, and Drosophila neuromodulome at single-cell resolution.

The seminars continue each Wednesday throughout January. Presentations from vendors 10X Genomics, Bruker and Parse Biosciences will provide insights into the technologies and resources they each provide.

The events are open to anyone interested in learning more about single-cell research and are free to attend. The events also offer a way to connect with researchers across the University, and with students who share similar interests.

Those who have any questions can reach out to Juli Petereit, director of the Nevada Bioinformatics Center, at jpetereit@unr.edu.