Real-time PCR in gene expression studies, Maribor, Slovenia, 11. 10. 2011

This is a satellite workshop of Joint Congress of Slovenian Biochemical Society and Slovenian Microbiological Society with International Participation in Association with 3rd CEFORM (Central Europeon Forum for Microbiology)

organized by BioSistemika d.o.o. in collaboration with National Institute of Biology, Slovenia.

Real-time PCR technology is becoming a must technique in gene expression studies since it allows for sensitive, accurate and high-throughput quantification of mRNA. The 1-day workshop will be organized as a satellite meeting of SBS and SMS Joint Congress before the congress, and will cover real-time PCR theory, different applications of real-time PCR with emphasis on gene expression analysis, practical advice on sample preparation and quality control as well as reaction setup and data analysis practicals.

Workshop level: advanced (knowledge of PCR/molecular biology required)

Workshop programme:

09:00     Real-time PCR principles and applications
               Chemistries and equipment
               Sample preparation
10:00     Experimental setup
10:30     Coffee break
10:50     Experimental setup practical
11:20     Preliminary data analysis
11:40     MIQE guidelines
12:00     Lunch
12:40     Relative quantification
13:10     Data analysis practical
14:40     Coffee break
15:00     Data analysis practical
16:30     Troubleshooting session

Language: English

Instructors: Dr. Špela Baebler, Dr. Urška Čepin

Venue: Hotel Habakuk, Maribor, Slovenia

Fee: 300 EUR (VAT incl.)
• Discounts: academia (20%), students (50%), groups (inquire), participants of the SMS&SBS Joint Congress with promotional code (30%)*
• Course material, lunch and coffee break refreshments included

* This promotional discount is final and is not compatible with additional discounts for academia and students.

Registration:
Registration is closed.

More info: info@biosistemika.com