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Techniques in molecular biology: laboratory workshop

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Starts: Mon Jun 02 at 09:00AM
Ends: Fri Jun 13 at 05:00PM
Venue: 203-L1 Life Sciences Building, University Park

A two-week intensive laboratory workshop supplemented with lectures and discussions. No previous laboratory experience necessary. Space is limited, so apply early.

Workshop overview

Hands-on experience with the basic techniques in molecular biology, including:

  • Purifying DNA and analyzing DNA by restriction enzymes
  • Gel electrophoresis and nucleic acid hybridization
  • Generating nucleic acid probes
  • Cloning and screening for desired clones
  • DNA sequencing and PCR amplification
  • Protein analysis by western blotting.

This two-week intensive laboratory workshop is supplemented with lectures and discussions on:

  • The basic principles behind the techniques
  • Applications of techniques
  • Current developments
  • Related techniques

Cost

  • Penn State participants: $650
  • Participants not at Penn State: $1200

These fees are for the workshop only. Accommodations, travel and other expenses are not included.

To register

Complete the registration form and send with payment to the address indicated in the registration form.

Space is limited

Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Note: Faculty and staff get priority over graduate students based at the University Park campus (who are advised instead to take the regular graduate student course, IBIOS 593, offered every semester).

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