Education Services for Life Sciences

Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing

Ion Torrent technology combines massively parallel semiconductor chip sequencing with natural chemistry to directly translate chemical information into digital data. Course topics include library construction, template preparation, sequence generation, and data analysis.

Sanger sequencing & fragment analysis

Applied Biosystems genetic analyzers for DNA sequencing and fragment analysis applications feature proven capillary electrophoresis technology and utilize our high-quality capillaries, polymers, and BigDye Terminator chemistry.  Course topics include workflow setup and optimization, instrument familiarization, preparing and running samples and standards, data analysis software, and troubleshooting.

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PCR-based applications are essential to many laboratory workflows and techniques including gene expression analysis, cloning, absolute quantification, genotyping, DNA sequencing, pathogen detection and quantification, protein analysis and pharmacogenomics. Training courses are available for endpoint PCR, real-time PCR (qPCR), and digital PCR (dPCR), and address a range of topics including experimental design and execution, assay and primer design, sample preparation, nucleic acid purification, data analysis, complete workflow applications, and troubleshooting methods.

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Cell culture

Optimize your techniques for culturing tissue-derived cells with best practices and troubleshooting tips for maintaining healthy cell lines and obtaining the most accurate and reproducible results in downstream applications.

Stem Cell Research

Gain confidence with stem cell techniques and optimizing results in stem cell research workflows. Course topics include culturing and characterization of pluripotent stem cells, reprogramming to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and methods for directed differentiation.

Genome editing

Learn the fundamentals of mammalian cell engineering using high efficiency gene editing systems like CRISPR-Cas9. Course topics include experimental design, selection and synthesis of target-specific molecules (guide RNA, TALENs), optimizing transfection, analysis of editing efficiency, and troubleshooting.

Flow cytometry

Flow cytometry is a powerful tool that can be used in a significant number of cell analysis applications ranging from phenotyping to cell health and viability. Courses cover basics of flow cytometry, fluidics, optics and electronics overview, workspace setup, performance tracking, and data acquisition and analysis.

High-content screening

Gain advanced understanding of high-content analysis instruments, applications and Thermo Scientific HCS Studio Cell Analysis Software. Courses cover tools and best practices for assay development including scanning plates, analyzing images, and viewing data in a variety of hands-on scenarios.

Laser capture microdissection

Laser capture microdissection (LCM) is an automated sample preparation technique that enables isolation of specific cells from a mixed population under microscopic visualization. Courses cover tissue sample preparation, LCM, RNA isolation from captured cells, and RNA amplification from nanogram quantities.

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Modern biology generates massive quantities of big data; bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data. Course topics include Ion AmpliSeq Designer, data management strategies, Ion Torrent plug-ins, and Torrent Variant Caller for primary and secondary analysis interpretation.

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Microarray technology enables an opportunity to perform high resolution whole genome analyses in large study sizes with complex samples. The genetics of complex traits, discovery of biomarkers, and determination DNA variation are some of the application areas that can be advanced with microarray analysis. Course topics range from experimental design and assays and laboratory workflows through to data analysis pipelines.

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Stay up-to-date on the latest techniques in protein expression, purification, and analysis. Course topics include maximizing protein expression through best practices in mammalian and insect cell culturing, gene delivery, protein harvest, selecting the most compatible protein isolation and characterization methods, and identifying steps where optimization can have the most impact to improve results.

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KingFisher Sample Purification Systems serve a variety of applications: from SARS-CoV-2 and other viral/pathogen nucleic acid testing, to genomic DNA for genetic testing and the isolation cell-free DNA from liquid biopsies the KingFisher automates the isolation in multi-well format of diagnostic and biological targets (e.g. nucleotides, proteins, whole cells) using magnetic bead technology.  Course topics include instrument training on the KingFisher Sample Purification Systems and sample preparation training for automated extraction and purification of DNA, RNA, proteins, and cells.