Application for Hands-on Training in Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics

*Application for the 6 Days Hands-on Training in Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi, Lagos from Monday, 15th - Saturday, 20th May 2023.

*See 2021 participants testimonial video https://youtu.be/JXgbR0I0Aeg

*Theme - Repositioning Life Scientists in Research and Industry for Relevance in the Omics Technology Era

*Course Fee - 150,000 Naira

*Course Content

  1. Pipetting
  2. Nucleic Acids and Protein Extraction
  3. Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
  4. Polymerase Chain Reaction (endpoint PCR, fast-PCR, sqRT-PCR, qPCR)
  5. SDS-PAGE with Coomassie Staining
  6. cDNA Synthesis
  7. Cloning
  8. Epigenetics
  9. Bioinformatics

*The training covers theory and hands-on practical in morning, afternoon and evening sessions, 9 am - 7pm daily.

*Attendance requires 7 nights (Sunday night, 14th - Saturday night, 20th May 2023) onsite shared accommodation to be PAID FOR BY PARTICIPANT available at Frontline, Digital Bridge Institute or NAFRC Guest houses in the FIIRO Environs. A heavily discounted rate has been negotiated at these facilities for participants. The LOC will make reservations while payment will be made directly by the participant to the guesthouse.

*Extended Application Deadline - 24th April 2023. Selection is based on merit and first come, first served basis

*Payment Deadline - 28th April 2023.

*Course fee includes all workshop materials, software licenses, internet, lunch and tea breaks daily.

*Course fee DOES NOT cover accommodation costs.

*Certificates of participation will be issued.

*Participants are to bring their FUNCTIONAL LAPTOPS for the bioinformatics hands-on practical. Internet access and software licenses will provided.

*There are sample molecular biology products including PCR master mixes, ladders, kits and detailed Molecular Biology laboratory guide as well as lots of souvenirs as take home for participants