Plasmid training (BCCM/GeneCorner)

• Plasmid DNA isolation and transformation
• Restriction enzyme analysis and gel electrophoresis
• Plasmid DNA preservation methods

The course takes place at VIB in Ghent and is offered in Dutch or English, depending on the participants.

For more information, please contact bccm.genecorner@ugent.be.

• Theoretical background
• Preparing competent cells
• Quality controls: purity, viability, transformation efficiency, phage contamination test

The course takes place at VIB in Ghent and is offered in Dutch or English, depending on the participants.

For more information, please contact bccm.genecorner@ugent.be.

• Acquisition and distribution of plasmids: legal aspects and standard practices
• Quality management system / quality control tests
• Data processing
• Long-time preservation of (plasmid-carrying) bacterial cultures and isolated DNA
• Biosafety and biosecurity matters
• Autonomous research
• International cooperation

The course takes place at VIB in Ghent and is offered in Dutch or English, depending on the participants.

For more information, please contact bccm.genecorner@ugent.be.