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A unique experience with skilled and lovely teachers that do their best to show you how to improve your biopsy techniques.
On this two-day course you get all the tools you need to start blastocyst biopsy, it will help you to develop your skills in a professional way
CooperSurgical training courses are the best for learning new techniques and tips from experienced trainers who love to share and help generously
This course provided a lot of good information and valuable hands-on training in a good learning atmosphere
Well organized, excellent location and practical training, and excellent advice from really experienced and kind lecturers, who love to teach
I really liked the hands-on focus of this course without being sold to
Course Description
This one-day hands-on course will be a step-by-step practical guide to trophectoderm (TE) biopsy and cell preparation for PGT.
Methods for biopsy and cell preparation via tubing including a description of pipettes, media, and equipment will be discussed in detail. Demonstration of both techniques and hands-on training on a mouse model is included.
This course complements the Virtual (theoretical) Course on Trophectoderm Biopsy and Cell Preparation for PGT. It is advised that delegates participate in the Virtual Course before enrolling on the hands-on course.
Minimal expertise required for participation in the Course
Lab technicians, clinical embryologists, research scientists with micromanipulation experience wishing to learn the basics of trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT and/or improve their technique.
Course Format
A one-day hands-on course in the laboratory of the CooperSurgical Center of Excellence.
Educational methods
Demonstrations and hands-on training on trophectoderm biopsy, using mouse embryos, and cell preparation for genomic testing.
Target Audience
Lab technicians, clinical embryologists, research scientists
Course Objectives
- To learn about the practice of trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT in the laboratory
- To learn about the equipment set up for biopsy and cell preparation
- To have step-by-step hands-on experience of the biopsy of cells from different mouse blastocyst stages, as well as cell preparation working with a mouse model
- To learn about quality performances
- To get tips and tricks and troubleshooting solutions
Expected outcomes
The course aims to provide you with:
- an introduction to the biopsy equipment set-up, including choice of microtools and media used
- initiation in hands-on training of trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT
- knowledge on setting up and maintaining quality in your biopsy project in your lab
Certificate of attendance
Participants obtain a certificate of attendance after attending the course and completing the course evaluation at the end of the course.
Registration
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