The Clinical Research Training Center is now enrolling graduate students for the Bench Fundamentals for Translational Research course. Taught by Leonard Maggi, Jr., PhD, MSCI, Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology, this three-credit course is designed to introduce fellows-in-training and future physician scientists to the core principles of scientific investigation.
This unique three-week intensive format will combine theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on applications to provide students with an understanding of common research approaches used in current scientific endeavors. The course will be held online from July 7 to July 20, followed by an in-person lab component from July 21 to July 25.
Course lectures will highlight the following areas: molecular medicine; biospecimens and tissue banking; gene expression; immunoassays and controls; immunolocalization techniques; flow cytometry and cell sorting; cell signaling; sequencing technologies; microarray and related technologies; proteomics and mass spectroscopy; animal models; and bioinformatics. The lectures will be complemented by hands-on laboratory experiences in ELISA, DNA Extraction & PCR, Electrophoresis, Western Blot, and Basic Lab Animal Handling.
Tuition for Summer 2025 is $4,680. WashU employees may be eligible for tuition assistance. Please check with HR.
For any questions or to enroll in the course, contact us at crtc@wustl.edu.