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Polymerase Chain Reaction Workshop

A Professional Continuing Education Event

Overview

This eight-hour workshop is designed for high school educators interested in gaining information on molecular techniques.

The workshop covers common molecular techniques used in clinical disease diagnosis. During the program you will attend both lectures and laboratory sessions focusing on the following areas:

  • DNA Extraction
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Gel Electrophoresis
  • Experimental Design and Resources

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Understand DNA extraction and PCR methodologies
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform molecular genetic techniques
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform molecular genetic techniques
  • Take advantage of resources designed to assist educators in incorporating molecular techniques into the student laboratory

Continuing Education Credit

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson School of Health Professions is approved to provide CPE credits for this workshop. Participants of the day long workshop will receive eight hours of CPE credits and a certification of completion. The level of instruction is beginner.

Schedule and Clinical Faculty

Choose from the five sessions offered for the 2008-2009 fiscal year:

  • Saturday, November 22, 2008
  • Saturday, January 24, 2009
  • Saturday, March 28, 2009
  • Saturday, May 23, 2009
  • Saturday, July 11, 2009

Morning Session

7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. Course Introduction

8:15 a.m. DNA Extraction Techniques Lecture

9:15 a.m. PCR Methodology Lecture

10:30 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. DNA Extraction Lab and PCR Setup Lab

12:00 noon Lunch

Afternoon Session

1:00 p.m. Gel Electrophoresis Setup Lab and Lecture

3:00 p.m. Break

3:15 p.m. Gel Staining and Detection Lab

4:00 p.m. Experiment Design and Resource Information Provided

5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Clinical Faculty

Highly qualified and experienced in the field of molecular genetic technology, our faculty members include:

  • Denise Juroske, M.S., CLSp (MB), MP(ASCP)
  • Peter Hu, Ph.D., M.S., CLSp(CG), CLSp(MB), CLS(NCA), MP(ASCP), MT(ASCP)
  • Patrick Alan Lennon, Ph.D., M.A.Ed., ASCP(MP), CLSp(MB), CLSp(CG)

Registration and Fees

Fees

Registration fees are listed on the registration form (pdf). The one-day course fee is $150 and includes course tuition, all materials and meals as indicated in the course schedule. Payment for registration can be made by check, credit card (VISA or MasterCard) or purchase order.

Registration

To register for the PCR Workshop Professional Continuing Education Event:

  • Download, print and complete the registration form (pdf)

  • Mail the registration form with your payment to:

    Molecular Genetic Technology Program – Unit 2
    School of Health Professions
    UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Boulevard
    Houston, TX 77030-4009

  • Or fax the form to Peter Hu at 713-745-3337

For More Information

Contact the Program in Molecular Genetic Technology office at 713-563-3095.
E-mail: pchu@mdanderson.org


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