Master of Science Terje Klemetsen will on 10 December at 12.15 publically defence his thesis for the PhD degree in Science.
Master of Science Terje Klemetsen will on 10 December at 12.15 publically defence his thesis for the PhD degree in Science.
Title of the PhD thesis:
«Developing the MAR databases – Augmenting Genomic Versatility of Sequenced Marine Microbiota»
The process of sequencing and digitally storing DNA from sampled microbiota is happening on a progressively larger scale. With a multitude of institutions submitting their data to public archives, primary databases struggle to facilitate the use of descriptive contextual data – preventing the selection of desired sequence data. The development and maintenance of the MAR databases presented in this work explain how biocuration and best practices in data hosting has been used to create databases for marine sequence data. Enriched with contextual information and analyzed by state-of-the-art tools, scientists can access high-value marine resources that can aid in the discovery of novel molecules and help provide data for meta-analysis. In parallel, the MAR databases are discussed in context with amplicon analysis of Atlantic salmon and the phylogenetic revision of genus Aliivibrio. These studies reflect on the need to update databases and make use of the latest knowledge and technology.
The thesis is published and available in Munin.
Supervisors:
Evaluation Committee:
Leader of the public defence:
Professor Ingar Leiros, Department of Chemistry, UiT, will lead the public defense.
Opposition ex auditorio:
If you have any questions for the candidate during the public defence, please send an e-mail to leader of the public defence. They will announce your questions during the defence.
Trial lecture:
The trial lecture is held on Friday 10 December at 10.15 in the same auditorium.
The title of the trial lecture is:
«Benefits and limitations of nanopore sequencing in taxonomic and functional analyses of complex microbial communities»
Streaming:
The trial lecture and the public defence will be streamed via Mediasite.
Audience:
UiT follows the national guidelines regarding infection control. A maximum of 20 people are allowed in the auditorium during the defence, as long as everybody keeps a distance of 1 meter at all times.