Advanced Laboratory Certificate (AdLab) in Genomics

 

This training will provide you with essential skills in genomic technologies, gel electrophoresis, and blotting techniques. It will equip you with the expertise and understanding of advanced laboratory techniques such as gene editing in cancer immunotherapy research, performing gel electrophoresis, blotting techniques, and applying these techniques in genomics research. To get advanced laboratory skills and get a research-related role, you need specific skills in genomic technologies to work in an international research environment. The aim of this training is to develop these advanced laboratory skills.

Key Facts

 

Start Date: None

Places: 03

Duration: 14 weeks

Delivery: Online (Distance-learning)

Workload: 4-6 hours per week

Fees: £419

Registration: Register here

Contact: Angela Holmes - contact@lsdcentre.com

Programme Outcomes

 

  • You will gain an understanding of genomic technologies
  • You will understand the gel electrophoresis technique
  • You will get expertise in blotting technique
  • You will learn about gene editing in cancer research
  • You will also learn about research applications of this advanced genomic technologies

 

 

 

Content

 

This training includes four parts with several modules.

 

Part 1: Genomic Technologies (LabCert)

In this part, you will get essential skills and knowledge of genomic technologies and next-generation sequencing. It will equip you with the expertise and understanding of genomic tools for clinical research and genomics for cancer research. Learn more 

 

Part 2: Gel Electrophoresis Technique (LabCert)

This training will provide you with essential skills and knowledge of gel electrophoresis and DNA separation on the basis of its charge and size. It will equip you with the expertise and understanding of the electrophoresis process and electrophoresis for research. Learn more

 

Part 3: Blotting Techniques (LabCert)

In this part, you will get essential skills and knowledge of the basics of blotting techniques and emerging techniques of western blotting. It will equip you with the expertise and understanding of different types of blotting techniques and blotting techniques for research. Learn more

 

Part 4: Gene-Editing in Cancer Immunotherapy (LabCert)

This training will provide you with essential skills and knowledge of genome editing or CRISPR technique. It will equip you with the expertise and understanding of CRISPR therapeutic tools for genetic disorders and gene-editing for cancer research. Learn more

Design & Delivery 

 

This virtual training programme is delivered on our virtual learning platform (Moodle). The training is self-paced and it can be completed on your own schedule. This programme is designed in collaboration with Cambridge Centre for Innovation and Development, UK and academic leaders from international universities - See our collaborators

Entry Requirements

 

This training is designed for undergraduates, Masters, or Ph.D. students. Background in biochemistry, biology, biomedical science, and/or related areas is recommended. You must have good English language skills. The mentioned requirement is for guidance and it is required to successfully complete the programme.

Fees and Funding

 

UK and International: £419 (including learning material and electronic certificate).

Scholarships: No scholarship is available for this training.

Certificate of Completion

 

After successfully completing all the modules, you will be provided with an e-certificate of completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q. Can I complete the programme along with my full-time work or study?

A. The programme can be completed online part-time along with other full-time studies or work. It will include recorded guided lectures and tasks to complete on your own schedule and the deadline for submission of the tasks will be several weeks.

 

Q. Do you offer scholarships?

A. Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships.

 

Q. I have paid the registration fee, when I will get my registration confirmation email?

A. You will receive the payment receipt (from PayPal, if you pay via PayPal) instantly after paying the registration fee. However, you will receive your confirmation of registration email within 24 hours of your registration.

 

Q. Is my place in the training guaranteed after I pay the registration fee?

A. Yes, you will receive the registration confirmation email within 24 hours of your registration and you will be able to start the programme on your programme start date. Please note, if all the available places are filled then we will close the registration on our website, and you can no longer register or pay the registration fee.

How To Apply

 

You are required to pay the registration fee to register for this programme.