BIOL 003 - Methods in Molecular Biology

Course Description

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This is an in-person laboratory training workshop taking place at the National Institutes of Health, Main Campus in Bethesda, MD on October 14 - 17, 2025.

Overview
This four-day lecture and hands-on laboratory workshop is designed to introduce the novice to basic laboratory methods used in molecular biology, and to provide them with the opportunity to perform these techniques in an educational setting. Through hands-on learning, participants will leave this workshop with the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply these methods to future experiments.

Topics include (but are not limited to): plasmids, mammalian cell transfection, Western blotting, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), basic bioinformatics, and agarose gel electrophoresis.

Learner Outcomes

When you complete the workshop successfully, you will be able to:

Perform basic lab skills
Understand the science behind the acquired lab skills
Translate acquired skills to future experiments/projects

Prerequisites

Experience working in a biological or biotechnology laboratory; familiarity with micropipettes, biosafety cabinet, and basic arithmetic skills.
Knowledge equivalent to college level BIOL 101, general biology, cell biology, and/or molecular biology.

Software/Equipment Requirements
Computer to access electronic learning materials.

Target Audience
Ideal for trainees including postbacs, summer interns, grad students, or anyone who would like to learn basic lab skills in molecular biology

Credit
Although no grades are given for courses, each participant will receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based on the number of contact hours. One CEU is equal to ten contact hours. Upon completion of this course each participant will receive a certificate, showing completion of the workshop and 2.8 CEUs.

Refund Policy
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Notification

All cancellations must be received in writing via email to registrar@faes.org.
Cancellations received after 4:00 pm (ET) on business days or received on non-business days are time marked for the following business day.
All refund payments will be processed by the start of the initial workshop.

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