Real-Time PCR Technology Suitable for Detecting Waterborne Pathogens
Workshop Series in Molecular Biology
This workshop has been rescheduled for Spring 2007.
(last updated 2006.09.13)
Offered by: ARLDB
Location: The University of Arizona
Fee: To be determined
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About the Course and Target Audience
This course is intended for laboratories interested in implementing or updating the use of real-time PCR for detecting bacterial and viral pathogens in water samples.
- Municipal/County/State Water Utilities
- Waste Water Departments
- Non-Profit Water Testing Laboratories
Course Outline
This is a custom workshop - please inquire.
Background and Hands-on Workshop
Introduction of PCR Technology
Theory: Real-Time PCR
State-of-the-art detection technologies
Advantages and limitations of the current technologies
Bioinformatics
Experiment design
Primer design principles
Data interpretation
Trouble-shooting and optimization strategies
Important Note
Our teaching laboratories are not certified for handling and testing of pathogenic organisms. We will only use strains and samples that DO NOT contain pathogens. The purpose of the course is to simulate the testing of the organisms by using purified DNA samples or treated samples. Please do not bring samples containing live pathogens to the workshop.
Instrument and Software Training
Need Additional Info?
Contact Al Agellon agellon@u.arizona.edu
