Practical biobanking courses in Latvian Biomedical Research and Study centre

Latvian Biomedical Research and Study centre invitates to participate in courses:

“From blood to sequence”

supported by Seventh Framework project BBMRI- Large Prospective Cohorts (LPC).

The aim of this course is to give practical skills in biobank sample handling, DNA preparation for Next Generation Sequencing and introduction in data analysis.

Course Plan:

Day 1
Monday, November 28th
DNA isolation from blood
Day 2
Tuesday, November 29th
AmpliSeq library preparation
Day 3
Wednesday, November 30th
AmpliSeq library preparation
Day 4
Thursday, December 1st
Ion Torrent sequencing and data analysis
Day 5
Friday, December 2nd
Sequencing data analysis

Programme

Fees: course participation fee, accommodations, lunch and coffee breaks and course materials are covered by Seventh Framework project BBMRI- Large Prospective Cohorts (LPC).

Detailed course program and application form is available at: http://bmc.biomed.lu.lv/en/startpage/news/invitation-to-attend-practical-courses-from-blood-to-sequence/

For specific questions or further information, please contact course coordinator: Vita Rovite via email vita.rovite@biomed.lu.lv

The number of participants is limited