Courses@CRG: C.elegans

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Courses@CRG: C.elegans, Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain
Workshop Title
Courses@CRG: C.elegans
Event Type
Workshop
Workshop Date
10-09-2017 to 16-09-2017
Last Date for Applying
15-05-2017
Location
Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain
Organization Name / Organize By
CRG - Centre for Genomic Regulation
Organizing/Related Departments
Training Unit
Organization Type
Academy
WorkshopCategory
Technical
WorkshopLevel
International
Related Industries

Research/Science

Location
Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain

Description

C. elegans, one of the most attractive and popular genetic model organism, is used to address questions and advance our understanding of several complex biological processes. The course will provide a general practical introduction to using C. elegans in research. It will cover the pros and cons of using C. elegans compared to other model organisms. The course participants will have hands on experience with popular techniques such as RNAi, genetic crosses, transgenic and GFP reporter strains. Thus, during the course the participants will not only be familiarized with using C. elegans as model organism but also be able to interact and network with experts in the field. The practical part of this course is complemented by lectures given by several internationally renowned C. elegans researchers.

The experiments will include the studies of the life cycle and early development of wild type worms and the phenotypic analysis of mutants. It will cover:

  • Maintenance, decontamination and synchronization of worms
  • ​Growth, development and basic anatomical traits
  • Classical genetic experiments including crosses and mapping experiments
  • Mutagenesis and gene-knockdown experiments using RNAi.
  • Generation of transgenic worms.
  • Molecular and cell biology techniques including single-worm PCR, antibody staining and visualization.
  • Introduction to the most useful web resources and databases for worm scientists.
  • Design of CRISPR strategies

Organizers

  • Ben Lehner, CRG, Barcelona
  • Julián Cerón Madrigal, IDIBELL, Barcelona

Speakers

  • Germano Cecere, Pasteur Institute, France
  • Luisa Cochella, IMP, Austria
  • Peter Meister, University of Bern, Switzerland
  • Nick Stroustrup, CRG, Barcelona
  • Arantza Barrios, University College London, UK
  • Richard Poole, University College London, UK

Instructors

  • Marcos Perez, CRG, Barcelona
  • Eric Cornes Maragliano, Institut Pasteur, Paris
  • Karinna Rubio Peña, IDIBELL, Barcelona
  • Jennifer Semple, Univeristy of Bern, Switzerland 
  • Xènia Serrat Farran, IDIBELL, Barcelona

Target audience

This course is targeting junior researchers (Technicians, Masters and PhD students, Postdocs, PIs) with interests in the C.elegans field.

Duration:

Starting on Sunday September 10th at 3 pm and finishing on Saturday September 16th at 4 pm.

Number of participants: 12

Registration

Only online registration is accepted.

Registration Closes:

15th May 2017

Participants will be communicated by the end of May 2017 if they have been selected for the course.

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Registration Fees
Available
Registration Fees Details
Registration fee: 700 Euros for academic researchers and two spots reserved for CRG Alumni with 20% discount (includes participation in workshop, all the necessary tools to follow the course, didactic material, coffee breaks, lunches and welcome dinner). 3 slots with reduced inscription fees of 400 euros are reserved for members of Genie (Group of Elegans New Investigators in Europe)
Registration Ways
Website
Address/Venue
  CRG – Centre for Genomic Regulation Dr. Aiguader 88, Barcelona, Cataluna, Spain  Pin/Zip Code : 08003
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