ExpressionData:Introduction for data submitters

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[edit] Why submit your data?

Nobody likes submitting data to repositories, so let's start by outlining the benefits of submitting your gene expression data to VectorBase's BASE repository:

1. When your data is fully loaded, we will be able to take care of the ArrayExpress submission for you. We are aiming to make the submission process as easy as possible, and tailor it to the insect vector community.
2. While you are waiting for a publication date, you may analyse your data (and share with selected other labs if you wish) using BASE's powerful and expandable web-based user interface.
3. If your array's reporters have been mapped to the genome (we aim to do this within a few months of receiving your array design), you can make your data available through the VectorBase and Ensembl genome browsers. Some examples:
   • VectorBase contigview
   • Gene-based expression summary
   • Main entry point for gene expression data
4. We (and eventually ArrayExpress) will have a secure off-site copy of your data.

[edit] Data submission outline

Please follow each of the links below for more details of the submission process.

1. Array design
2. Experimental data
3. ArrayExpress submission

Here is a checklist of things you'll need.

[edit] Curator contact details

Please email r.maccallum at imperial.ac.uk regarding any aspect of data submission. Please note that large files should be sent using Imperial College's file exchange service.