Learn molecular biology in 2 weeks!
This intensive two-week lecture and laboratory course covers gene cloning, genomic and cDNA library construction, gene expression analysis, DNA sequencing (including NextGen and RNAseq), CRISPR/Cas9, PCR and quantitative RT-PCR, protein expression systems, genomics and more (see below for a more complete list).
No previous experience in molecular biology is required or expected. Forty participants will be selected from a variety of disciplines and academic backgrounds, including principal investigators, medical doctors, research scientists, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research assistants, sales associates, equipment engineers, patent attorneys, etc. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Topics/techniques
- Gene cloning (genomic and cDNA)
- DNA, RNA and protein isolation and purification
- DNA/cDNA library construction
- Restriction enzyme digestion and DNA ligation
- PCR and real-time quantitative RT-PCR
- Gene expression analysis
- Protein expression systems
- Introduction to bioinformatics (no coding)
- DNA sequencing, including NextGen & RNAseq
- CRISPR/Cas9 and genome editing
- And much more
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Course information
Date: July 13 – July 26, 2025. Application deadline: June 1, 2025 (applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis).
Tuition: The fee for tuition, room and board for two weeks is $4800 if paid by June 1, 2025. After June 1, a late fee of $300 will be added.
Location: Clark Science Center, Smith College, Northampton, MA
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