Molecular methods for detection of foodborne pathogens
March 17-21, 2014
University of Helsinki, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Helsinki, Finland
During this course the participants will get acquainted with molecular methods used for detection of pathogenic bacteria and viruses in food. The main method is polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and especially real-time PCR techniques. The course language is English.
Programme
The course contains lectures, demonstrations, laboratory practice, presentations and writing tasks. The preliminary programme can be seen on NOVA webpage.
Course fee and accommodation
For PhD students registered at any of the NOVA member institutions, NOVA PhD courses are free of charge and includes accommodation and meals. Travel costs are not covered by NOVA.
For PhD or MSc students registered at any of the BOVA member institutions, NOVA PhD courses are free of charge. For the non-PhD/MSc students at BOVA member institution and for other Baltic PhD/MSc students course fee is 200 €. Accommodation and meals are charged by the course organisation. Travel arrangements should be made and travel costs should be covered by the participants.
Registration
Registration for the course by https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/47156/lomake.html. The deadline for the registration is February 17th, 2014. Course attendance is limited to 25 participants.
Additional information
Course leader, Dr. Leena Maunula, leena.maunula@helsinki.fi.