1. Gen Epigen Transcript omics The basics
“To convey and discuss recent biological, functional, methodological and bioinformatical advances in GET-omics….”
The basics
Organization and participation
ALN, YL and NHS are the joint facilitators of each meeting
Critical mass of participants must be reached
Time and place
Lunch journal club every second week
Thursdays from 12am-1pm
No more than 1 hour
Library on 6th floor

2. Participation Structure
A timetable with presenter and dates will be prepared
If prevented from presenting on the allocated date, the presenter will be responsible for arranging a substitute
Articles are selected by the presenters
The article, and potential supporting material, must be available to the group a least one week in advance (preferably placed on the homepage
Choice of article should be based on topics of general interest and within the field of GET-omics.
The length of the article should be appropriate.
Supporting material can be included for clarity, but preferably provided alongside the article one week before the meeting.
One presentation
30-45 min, remaining time for discussion
The presenter brings coffee to the meeting
Responsibilities
ALN, YL and NHS
Coordinating the meetings
Prepare schedules, inform about change, be of general assistance
Participants
Prepare presentation
Read articles to be presented beforehand
Contribute with views and comments at the meetings
Participate as often as possible!

3. Presentation format Introduction
Provide a brief background on the study
State the study´s hypothesis
Describe the basic approach used in the study
Describe the results of the study
Explain the significance of the results of the study
Critique the study
Explain the rationale for undertaking the study
What is the context for this study?
What previous work led up to experiments done in the study?
State the study’s hypothesis
What are the scientific questions being addressed in the study?
Describe the model system and/or special techniques being used
Why was this particular model or technique employed?
Are there any specific pros and cons?
Describe the data shown in each figure
State conclusions made from each figure

4. A suggested format of the presentation
Explain the significance of the results of the study
Describe the importance of the results
Has the study change the way of thinking in the field?
Have the results refuted existing models or mechanisms?
Have the results provided more definite evidence to support existing models or mechanisms?
Are there new hypothesis emerging from the study?
Critique the study
Describe limitations and discuss the study
Are there alternative interpretations for the data presented in the study?
Are there additional controls that can/should be included?
Are there any approaches that could improve the study significantly?