Oct 28, 2025

Modern methods in biological research course to be offered in spring 2026

Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences core facilities are offering a new course for spring 2026, Modern Methods in Biological Research, for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students studying in the life sciences.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences core facilities are offering a new course for spring 2026, Modern Methods in Biological Research, for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students studying in the life sciences. This exciting new course will bring students into the classroom and the Huck Core Facilities, preparing students for research in academia, industry and medicine.

"The rapid advancement of biological sciences depends on the integration of cutting-edge technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rigorous experimental design," said Andrew Patterson, associate director, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. "Modern Methods in Biological Research introduces students to the principles and practices that drive discovery in contemporary life sciences."

“By leveraging the advanced instrumentation and expertise of the Huck Institutes’ Core Facilities, this course provides students with both a strong conceptual foundation and hands-on exposure to the techniques shaping modern biological research,” said Craig Praul, director of the Genomics Core Facility. “Students will work with platforms spanning genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, imaging, structural biology and biophysical analysis—gaining insight into how data is generated, interpreted and applied to answer complex biological questions.”

Enrollment is open to third and fourth year undergraduate students and graduate students studying within the life sciences fields. Students may register by selecting VBSC 415, section 006. For more information, contact Andrew Patterson at adp117@psu.edu or Craig Paul at cap142@psu.edu.