The third edition of the digital PCR specialist course at Ghent University was held on 6-10 September 2018. In 2019 we are organizing the fourth edition. For more information, visit the website
The course will take place on 6, 7 and 10 september 2018 at the faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Ghent University.
| 08:30-10:00 | Introduction to digital PCR Ward De Spiegelaere |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30-12:00 | Applications of digital PCR Ward De Spiegelaere, Nicole Hersmus & Ide Smets |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00-14:30 | Data driven droplet calling methods Olivier Thas & Antoon Lievens |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:00-17:00 | Exercise on droplet classification methods Wim Trypsteen |
| 08:30-10:00 | Assay design including hands on training Jo Vandesompele |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30-12:00 | dPCR optimization, power analysis and quality control Antoon Lievens & Olivier Thas |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00-14:30 | Applications: CNV detection, genotyping and mutation detection Jo Vandesompele & Elien Augustus |
| 14:30-15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:00-17:00 | Mixed models for dPCR incl. hands on training Olivier Thas |
| 08:30-10:00 | Hands on exercise on a digital PCR platform Bio-Rad: QX200 ddPCR System |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break |
| 10:30-12:00 | RNA quantification by dPCR and normalization tools Ward De Spiegelaere |
| 12:00-13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00-15:10 | Hands on exercise on a digital PCR platform Stilla Technologies: The Naica System |
| 15:15-15:30 | Coffee break |
| 15:30-16:30 | Minimal reporting guidelines Ward De Spiegelaere |
Academic researchers (PhD students, Postdocs and PIs): 45€
Non-academic researchers: 200€
Please register by completing the form available here.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Salisburylaan 133
building DI5, entrance 78, first floor
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ward.despiegelaere@ugent.be