Advanced Training Course in Cell and Molecular Techniques

 3 -15 february 2018

 

Institute of Biotechnology

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

An advanced training course in Cell and Molecular Techniques
will be presented for international postgraduate participants.
This two-week course provides hands-on introduction to
useful biology tools in cell and molecular levels. 


 

 

TOPICS:

  •  Stem cell derivation from rat bone marrow
  •  Cell cycle analysis by flow cytometry
  •  DNA isolation, conventional PCR and electrophoresis
  •  Reverse transcription and real time PCR
  •  Prokaryotic gene cloning
 

APPLICATION & DEADLINES:

In total, 15 participants will be selected based on qualifications. 
Please send your CV and a short motivation description in one
pdf file via email to  


 

 

Institute of Biotechnology
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Mashhad, Iran
Website: fib.um.ac.ir
Email:
Coordinator:
Dr. Fatemeh B. Rassouli
Email:

Application deadline:   20 DECEMBER 2017

Selection of participants:   3 JANUARY 2018

 

 

Agenda


 

Introduction to biology techniques
Overview of workshops (cell culture, stem cell derivation, cell cycle analysis,
  DNA and protein isolation, PCR, electrophoresis, reverse transcription,
  RT-PCR, immunocytochemistry, prokaryotic gene cloning)
Introduction to cell culture
Practice on cell culture


 

Day 1
Introduction to stem cells 
Practice on stem cell derivation from rat bone marrow
 Day 2
Introduction to cell growth and apoptosis 
Practice on cell cycle analysis by flow cytometry
 Day 3
Principles of DNA and protein isolation, PCR and electrophoresis 
Practice on DNA and protein isolation from cells, PCR and DNA and
  protein electrophoresis
 Day 4 & 5
Introduction to gene expression analysis at mRNA and protein levels;
  reverse transcription and immunostaining
Practice on RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis and RT-PCR
Practice on immunocytochemistry
 Day 6, 7 & 8
Introduction to genetic engineering
Practice on prokaryotic gene cloning
 Day 9, 10 & 11
Visiting laboratories in Faculty of Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and
  Faculty of Agriculture (Ferdowsi University of Mashhad), and ACECR, Mashhad
Group meeting
 Day 12