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|Webcasts|January 12, 2022
Maximizing Molecular Biological Analysis
Wednesday January 12th, 2022 at 2:00pm EST | 1pm CST | 11am PST This webcast will examine molecular biology workflows used in many different fields from agricultural and cannabis to forensic and clinical sciences to give analysts a more in-depth knowledge of the interaction of sample preparation and extraction genetic analysis.
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Event Overview:
Molecular biological techniques such as PCR have become standard techniques for the optimization, identification and use of genetic material. In many cases, the quantity and quality of usable analytical material depends on collection, preparation and extraction before any analysis can take place. This webcast will examine molecular biology workflows used in many different fields from agricultural and cannabis to forensic and clinical sciences to give analysts a more in-depth knowledge of the interaction of sample preparation and extraction genetic analysis.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and interaction of molecular biology techniques such as PCR and qPCR and their relationship and use in the analytical laboratory
- Review best practices for sample preparation, extraction, and isolation techniques used in molecular biology
- Learn about laboratory hacks and practices to help analysts streamline and improve their sample preparation and analytical processes.
Who Should Attend:
- Analysts, biologists, and chemists working with samples for genetic analysis in the fields such as agriculture, botanicals, cannabis, and forensic science
- Anyone with interest in the interaction of sample preparation and molecular biological analysis involving PCR and qPCR
Speakers:
Patricia Atkins
Senior Applications Scientist
Spex, an Antylia Scientific company
Patricia Atkins is a Senior Applications Scientist. She is a graduate of Rutgers University in NJ and was laboratory supervisor for Ciba Specialty Chemicals in the Water Treatment Division. Patricia later accepted a position conducting research and managing an air pollution research group within Rutgers University’s Civil & Environmental Engineering Department. In 2008, Patricia joined Spex as a senior application scientist in our certified reference material’s division and spends her time researching industry trends and developing new reference materials. Patricia has been involved with many industry focused advisory & regulatory groups including AOAC, ASTM, ACIL, NACRW and the Emerald Conference. She is a frequent presenter and speaker at numerous conference including NACRW, NEMC, Pittcon and AOAC and published author with her work appearing in various journals and trade publications including Spectroscopy, LCGC and Cannabis Science and Technology where she is a columnist for analytical issues in cannabis testing.
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