Aurum is providing a set of fundamental training courses in all fields of biotechnology. These courses will be ideal for trainees who are new to the biotechnology industry, professionals entering new work assignments encompassing biotechnology operations or individuals with previous pharmaceutical industry experience who want to learn the basics of biotechnology. The courses are also available for fresh graduate students and researchers in this field and will be including practical sessions where trainees can develop their technical skills.
Courses include the following topics:
Molecular Biology:
- DNA, RNA extractions, quantification and quality check,
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Conventional PCR
- Real Time PCR “qPCR”
- Bioinformatics
Animal Cell Culture:
- Culture Media Preparation
- Cell Culture Maintenance and Trypsinization
- Cell Counting and Viability Determination
- Cell Freezing & Thawing
- Sterilization Techniques
- Contamination Detection
- MTT Assay
Proteomic & Immunoassays:
- ELISA
- Immunoblot
- SDS-PAGE Electrophoresis
- IEF & 2D Gel Electrophoresis
- Determination of Protein Concentration
- Proteins Purification Methods (Chromatography)
Microbiology:
- Aseptic Techniques (Sterilization and Disinfections)
- Media Preparation, Handling and Use
- Isolation, Identification and characterization of pathogenic bacteria and fungi
- Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics
- Preservative Efficacy and Microbial Limit Tests
