Where
Bldg. 60, Room 162, NIH, Bethesda, MD10 Center Drive
Room 1N241
Bethesda, MD 20892
Driving Directions
Contact
Registration and Workshop Information
Conference and Training Team
Telephone: 301-496-7977
Email: registration@faes.org
(Formerly Bio-Trac 26)
Biotechnology Training Courses at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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.
Training Rate*
$ 1,495.00
*Multiple Registration Discount Available
Discounted Training Rates
$ 495.00 - NIH Trainees (fellows, postdocs, postbacs - NIH ONLY)
$ 1,095.00 - NIH Community
$ 1,295.00 - Academia, Government, Military
Comprehensive Binder
Contains all notes, protocols, and reference material needed. No additional books are required.
Credit
Although no grades are given for BioTech Courses, 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
1. 100% tuition refund is available for registrations cancelled 14 or more days prior to the start of the workshop.
2. 50% tuition refund is available for registrations cancelled between 4 to 13 days prior to the start of the workshop. Instead of a partial refund, you may elect to take a full workshop credit, which can be applied to another BioTech program of similar length.
3. No refund is available for registrations cancelled 3 days or less prior to the start of the workshop. A full workshop credit will be available to you, which can be applied to another BioTech program of similar length.
All cancellations must be received in writing via fax to the FAES office, Attn. Ms. Carline Coote; BioTech Registrar 301-480-2003 during normal business hours (8:30 – 4:30 EST). Those received after hours are time marked for the following day. In the case of situation numbers 2 or 3, you must indicate whether you are opting for the full credit alternative at the time of written cancellation. In both cases, all payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop.
Suggested Accommodations
The Double Tree Hotel & Executive Center