MS Project Presentation
Author: Arokiya Monica Joseph
Title: Sequence Similarity Search Portal

Date: February 13th, Time: 11-12noon
Place: Maths Conference Room  JBH389/391

Advisor: Dr. Keith Schubert
Committee: Drs. Anthony Metcalfe(Biology), Concepcion(CSci), and Gomez(CSci)

Abstract
Sequence Similarity Search Portal is a web service based portal that serves
as a single platform for sequence similarity searching. Sequence similarity
searching against molecular sequence databases is commonly used by 
molecular biologist to clarify biochemical and physiological features of 
newly discovered genes and proteins.
The Sequence Similarity Search portal currently allows the molecular 
biologists to search the two most popular molecular sequence databases NCBI
and EMBL-EBI database through web service. It also helps them to store 
their search results for future references and share their results if 
needed. The portal is also designed as a teaching aid and to be used as an
extension to the wet lab.  The portal is developed using Servlet and JSP 
technology.