2012 Techniques in molecular biology: laboratory workshop

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

Event details
When Mon Jun 04, 2012 09:00 AM to
Fri Jun 15, 2012 05:00 PM
Where 203 Life Sciences Building, University Park
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Workshop overview

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

  • Purifying nucleic acids
  • Analyzing DNA by restriction enzymes
  • Gel electrophorisis
  • Southern and northern hybridizations
  • Generating nucleic acid probes
  • Cloning and screening for desired clones
  • DNA sequencing
  • 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: $750
  • Participants not at Penn State: $1,200

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

To register

  • Complete the registration form (PDF) and send with payment to the address indicated in the registration form.
  • Registration deadline is April 30, 2012.

Space is very 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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