Cambridge Healthtech Institute Announces its PCR Part I: qPCR in Molecular Diagnostics Short Course

PRLog (Press Release) - Jan. 4, 2013 - NEEDHAM, MASS. – Cambridge Healthtech Institute releases full details for its PCR Part I: qPCR in Molecular Diagnostics Short Course, which will take place on February 12, 2013 from 1:30-4:30 P.M. at the Moscone North Convention Center in San Francisco, CA.  This course will cover aspects of incorporating qPCR into standard diagnosis including the challenges involved, an overview of the technology available, and next steps.

Course Instructors Include:

• Fred Russell Kramer, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Public Health Research Institute, New Jersey Medical School
• Steve Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Director, UCSF Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
• G. Mike Makrigiorgos, Ph.D., Director, Biophysics Laboratory and Medical Physics Division, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School

Agenda:

• Review and Recent Developments in qRT-PCR Signal Generation and in Mutation-Specific qRT-PCR Signal Generation
• Overview of CMV PCR Testing: Validating and Implementing a Laboratory-Validated Test
• The Principles of Designing Molecular Beacon Probes for PCR Assays

Advance registration discounts are available until January 11, 2013. To view a detailed short course agenda and to register, please visit http://www.triconference.com/mmtc_content.aspx?id=121081.

To inquire about sponsoring and/or exhibiting, contact Jon Stroup (781-972-5483 or jstroup@healthtech.com) or Joseph Vacca (781-972-5431 or jvacca@healthtech.com).

Writers and editors are encouraged to attend. To request a press pass, contact Lisa Scimemi at lscimemi@healthtech.com.


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About Molecular Med Tri-Conference 2013 (www.triconference.com)

The 20th International Molecular Med Tri-Conference is the leading drug discovery research event covering a broad spectrum of cutting-edge topics within molecular medicine with scientific, business and regulatory viewpoints. Join over 3,000 of your colleagues in interactive lectures, discussions, and various networking receptions to hear differing views and perspectives on poignant issues facing you and our industry today. Spanning five days, the Tri-Conference includes 5 Concurrent Symposia, the Emerging Molecular Diagnostics Partnering Forum, 15 Afternoon & Dinner Short Courses and 15 Conference Programs.

Contact:
Laura Norton
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
lnorton@healthtech.com