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WORKSHOP

Polymerase
Chain Reaction
& Cloning
Methodologies:
Theory & Practice
18-21 September 2007

FURTHER INFORMATION
Dr. Tahar Taybi
Institute for Research on Environment
and Sustainability
Devonshire Building
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear NE1 7RU, UK

Phone: +44 (0) 191 246 4821


Fax: +44 (0) 191 246 4998
E-mail: [email protected]

Workshop page:
www.ncl.ac.uk/biology/postgrad/pcrworkshop

BIOLOGY DIVISION BIOLOGY DIVISION


IN BRIEF: AIMS:
This intensive, four-day workshop will deliver a ● Hands-on PCR and cloning techniques
comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice ● Development of theoretical understanding and
of PCR and cloning methodologies. problem solving.
Advanced training will be provided on PCR techniques
applied in: WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
● Biotechnology professionals
● Gene cloning
● Researchers and Postgraduates
● Transcript detection and quantitation
● Beginners welcome
● Detection and characterisation of viruses
and micro-organisms
● Introduction of mutations
● DNA finger-printing

PCR TECHNIQUES:
- Real-time PCR
- Long-PCR
- RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription-PCR)
- QPCR (quantitative-PCR)
- QRT-PCR (Quantitative-RT-PCR)
- DDRT-PCR (Differential Display-RT-PCR)
- Nested-PCR
- TAIL-PCR (Terminal Asymetric
Interlaced-PCR)
- RACE-PCR (Random Amplification of
- Complementary Ends-PCR)
RESOURCES:
The workshop will be delivered in modern laboratory
- AFLP (Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism-PCR)
and lecture facilities, using state-of-the-art
- RAPD (Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA)
equipment in one of the top-rated research schools
- PCR-RFLP (PCR-Restriction Fragmen
in the UK.
Length Polymorphism)
Newcastle is a Russell-Group University (Top-20,
- PCR-SSCP (PCR-Single Stranded
UK) and prides itself on the quality of its teaching
Conformation Polymorphism)
and research.
- Multiplex-PCR
The lectures and practical sessions will be delivered
- Vectorette-PCR
by Dr. T. Taybi, a Senior Research Scientist with
- Touchdown-PCR
more than 20 years experience in recombinant DNA
- Degenerate-PCR
applications.
- In situ-PCR
For details of research interests and recent
publications, see:
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/environment/people/

FEE
The Fee for the workshop will be: £675

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