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Vector NTI Offers Two License OptionsVector NTI is an integrated DNA/protein sequence analysis and data management software package for which HSLS has managed a site license for the University of Pittsburgh research community since April 2003. For information about this site license see <www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/genetics/vectornti>. While HSLS will continue to manage and distribute Vector NTI through the site license, the software recently became available free of charge to academic and nonprofit users from Invitrogen. To receive a free individual annual license, which would enable use of the resource from home, researchers must register directly with Vector NTI. A step-by-step guide for obtaining a free version of the license is available through the HSLS Web site at: <www.hsls.pitt.edu/guides/genetics/vectornti/vector10.doc>. HSLS also provides training workshops and technical support for Vector NTI. An introductory hands-on workshop covering the most common features and functions is offered monthly, with the next class scheduled for March 1. This spring, two new workshops on the advanced use of this software tool will be offered: Vector NTI - Database Management on April 5, and Vector NTI- Molecular Construction and Design on April 19. Classes will be held from 1- 3:30 p.m. in the Falk Library Computer and Media Center Classroom 2. No registration is required, and seating for classes is first-come, first-served until the class is full. Since class schedules are subject to change, consult the HSLS class calendar <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/instruction/> for the most current information. Please contact Yi-Bu Chen at 412-383-6887 (yic18@pitt.edu) or Ansuman Chattopadhyay at 412-648-1297 (ansuman@pitt.edu) for information about Vector NTI workshops and consultation on the use of this software. --Ansuman Chattopadhyay |
