BioTech 26: PCR Methodology: Principles, Optimization and Applications

July 12 - 15, 2016

Biotechnology Training Courses at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)  

If you are an NIH employee paying with the signed vendor copy of the SF-182 form, please email:  registration@faes.org

From its conception in 1983 to its modern day use in a myriad of clinical and research applications, the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) has revolutionized modern molecular biology.   This lecture and laboratory course will focus on the Polymerase Chain Reaction and its applications in basic molecular biology research, genetics, molecular pathology, including cancer and genetic diseases and identification of viral, bacterial and other pathogens.

Lecture Topics
Topics include Basic PCR, Dissection of the PCR Cycle, Primer Design and Usage including Tools for Primer Design, Thermostable DNA Polymerases, Optimization, PCR Additives, Contamination Control, Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR) PCR Mutagenesis, Cycle Sequencing, 5' and 3' RACE PCR, Multiplex PCR, Clinical and Forensic Applications, Practical Modifications to PCR.

General Rate
$ 1,495.00

Discounted Training Rates
$ 1,295.00 - Academia, Government, Military
$ 1,095.00 - NIH Community
$    595.00 - NIH Trainees (fellows, postdocs, postbacs - NIH ONLY) 

Comprehensive Binder
Contains all notes, protocols, and reference material needed. No additional books are required. 

Credit
Each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based on the number of contact hours. Upon completion of this 4-day program, each participant will receive 2.8 CEUs. Upon completion of each workshop, a certificate is issued.

Refund Policy
100% tuition refund or 100% full workshop credit is available for registrations cancelled 14 or more days prior to the start of the workshop. 
50% tuition refund or 100% full workshop credit is available for registrations cancelled between 4 to 13 days prior to the start of the workshop. 
0% refund, 100% full workshop credit is available for registrations cancelled 3 days or less prior to the start of the workshop.  

Notification
1. All cancellations must be received in writing via email to Ms. Carline Coote at ccoote@mail.nih.gov.
2.  Cancellations received after hours are time marked for the following day.
3.  In regards to a full or partial refund or a full workshop credit, you must indicate which option you are selecting at the time of your written cancellation.
4. All refund payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop. 

Suggested Accommodations:
The American Inn of Bethesda
The Double Tree Hotel & Executive Center
Bethesda Hyatt Hotel 
Bethesda Court Hotel
Bethesda Marriott Hotel

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