This course is designed for individuals with little (or no) practical experience in molecular biology techniques.  Topics to be covered include:  DNA and RNA isolation and quantification, Western Blotting, Real Time  and conventional PCR, Nucleic Acid Probes, Subcloning into Plasmid Vectors, genotyping, Protein Expression, and individual assay development. 

 

Workshop Objective: To introduce individuals to basic molecular biology techniques and provide sufficient information that will allow the student to design and troubleshoot individual assays.

 

 

Begins:

   Wednesday, June 10th @ 8:30 a.m.

 

Ends:

     Friday, June 19th,  after the final

     experiment has been completed 

 

1.Fill out this short application form.

 

2.E-mail or mail the application along with your CV, to Karen Trofi at karen.trofi@duke.edu

  

 

Tuition is $1,900.  This includes all materials needed for the class.  A deposit of $200 is required at the time of registration.  Payment and enrollment deadline is March 14, 2009 Early registration recommended.

 

    Dr. Amy Murtha email:  murth002@mc.duke.edu

 

  Karen Trofi

  karen.trofi@duke.edu