Excellence in Biotechnology Training

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Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing (NGS): This in depth lecture and hands-on computer based laboratory workshop is ideal for those bench and research scientists who have little or no bioinformatics background and are seeking a comprehensive workshop on the bioinformatics analysis of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data, particularly DNA-seq, RNA-seq, and ChIP-seq.

July 25-27, 2018 • Bethesda, MD • Preregistration Form

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Advances in Epigenetics: This four-day workshop is designed for researchers interested in the advances being made in the field of epigenetics. Team taught by active researchers, presentations will focus on the current state of histone modifications, DNA methylation and hydroxymethlation as well as wet lab training on techniques currently used in epigenetic research. August 7-10, 2018 • Bethesda, MD • Preregistration Form

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*NEW COURSE OFFERING* Laser Microdissection: From Biology to Immuno-Oncology: This comprehensive five day workshop provides a balanced theoretical vs. hands-on introduction to Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) technology. This program features hands-on exercises using four different LCM platforms (Arcturus, MMI, Zeiss Palm, and Leica). Content includes practical strategies for successful project design, downstream analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein from a variety of tissue types, examples of applications of LCM on scientific research including immuno-oncology, and innovations in LCM technology.
August 20-24, 2018 • Germantown, MD • Preregistration Form

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Flow Cytometry: Principles, Methods & Applications: This four day program is ideal for those who are looking for an in-depth, hands-on introduction to Flow Cytometry.  The instructors will focus on a broad spectrum of flow cytometric topics, discuss examples from various research applications, provide technical protocols for flow cytometric sample preparation, as well as data analysis, trouble shooting and experimental design.  Attendees will have hands-on experience on three different flow platforms (Becton Dickinson, Miltenyi and Bio-Rad) as well as exposure to four software analysis programs.
August 27-30, 2018 • Germantown, MD • Preregistration Form

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This hands-on three-day Cell Line Authentication and Reproducibility workshop is designed for scientists involved in laboratory research using cell cultures and or antibodies. ADDRESSING: Cell Line Authentication, Cross Contamination, Mycoplasma Detection, Antibody Characterization/Validation

Sept. 12-14, 2018 • Germantown, MD • Preregistration Form

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*NEW COURSE OFFERING* Single Cell RNA-Seq: This in-depth lecture and hands-on laboratory workshop (wet lab & in silica) is ideal for those research and bench scientists who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to single cell RNA-Seq. The core of this workshop is composed of highlighting key aspects of NSG and RNA-seq methodologies, with subsequent introduction into the modern armamentarium of tools to conduct these experiments.

December 10-13, 2018 • Germantown, MD • Preregistration Form