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Diagenode and CamBioScience are teaming up for a 2-Day Intensive Course
February 22, 2018

Where & When?

Homerton College, University of Cambridge, UK on 12th & 13th March 2018. Early Registration ends Sunday 25th February 2018.

What Will I Learn?

On this two-day intensive hands-on course you will:

• Better understand the constituent components and mechanisms of the epigenome
• Get to grips with the very latest tools and technology for investigating the epigenome
• Learn how to overcome common pitfalls in lab-based methods for studying epigenetics
• Gain an appreciation of bioinformatics approaches for analysing epigenetic datasets
• Be introduced to CRISPR mediated epigenome editing and its potential applications
• Learn how to perform ChIP in the lab (practical session)
• Extend your network of expert contacts from all over the world.

Certification

At the end of the course you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Meet The Experts!

We are delighted to confirm the following world-leading instructors and speakers who have all been directly involved in shaping the contemporary Epigenetics field:

Prof. Pengtao Liu, School of Biomedical Sciences Faculty of Medicine University of Hong Kong
Prof. Skirmantas Kriaucionis, University of Oxford
Prof. Richard Meehan, University of Edinburgh
Dr Clara Novo, Babraham Institute Cambridge
Dr Irene Herraez, Babraham Institute Cambridge
Dr Gabriele Schweikert, University of Edinburgh
Dr Moyra Lawrence, University of Cambridge

Who Is The Course Aimed At?

The course is aimed at junior group leaders, postdoctoral scientists, PhD students, experienced masters level students and senior research assistants from both academia and industry. Some experience of molecular biology and/or genetics is required.

International Networking

The course has built-in social and networking sessions with live music and drinks for attendees to meet and interact with professionals from academia and industry. In the late afternoon on each day we have our 'Tech Showcase' where delegates will be able to find out about the very latest equipment, tools and reagents for Epigenetics related research. A selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided and delegates will receive exclusive discounts and giveaways from CamBioScience and its course partners. On the evening of the first day, delegates will experience the delights of a University of Cambridge Formal Dinner giving them the ability to interact with their colleagues in style!

All food and drink including light breakfasts, hot food lunches, coffee and the final course dinner are included with your registration.

How Do I Apply?

For more information and to book your place simply visit our website here

Early Registration ends Sunday 25th February 2018 / Late Registration closes 5th March 2018.