Sample collection for DNA analyses
The course will provide you the basic concepts and procedures for sample collection aiming at genetic analyses. You will learn how to organize a collection kit, implement different sampling techniques, avoid contamination and transport and store the samples. The course will demonstrate the sampling of different biological tissues from different types of organisms and environmental materials.
COURSE TOPICS
Sampling procedures in different organisms
Environmental DNA
Necessary material for sampling
Portable sample collection kits
Avoiding contaminations
Sample transport
Sample storage
Sampling reagents
Processing specimens
PARTICIPANTS
The training course are suitable for a wide range of professionals employed in public or private laboratories working in research or customer services. For example:
Field inspectors
Laboratory Managers
Scientific Personnel
Laboratory Technicians
Newly recruited staff
ACQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Sampling procedures
Sampling without contamination
Setting up a sampling kit
Best practices for sample transport and storage
Basic concepts on molecular biology
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
The courses include lectures and laboratory sessions. The training includes presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions with participants. The practical lessons are designed to allow all participants to train extensively the teaching procedures. We provide forms, protocols and additional resources for future use within your laboratory.
INSTRUCTORS
The courses are conducted by specialized scientists with vast experience in the lectured topics.
CERTIFICATES
All participants receive a certificate of attendance and a record detailing the topics covered during the course.
TEACHING AND EVALUATION LANGUAGES
English or Portuguese.
