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Advanced DNA Technologies Training
Receive FREE advanced DNA laboratory training at the
Marshall
University
Forensic Science Center in
Huntington
,
WV.
The week-long hands-on training session will be taught by qualified DNA trainers as described in the list of training modules provided below. Individuals should have a basic knowledge of DNA applications for forensic testing. Members of laboratories who want to develop a high-throughput testing format or are switching from a gel-based analysis to capillary systems will benefit from the training modules. MUFSC can customize training to meet specific needs of the participants.
| # |
Training Module Title |
| 01 |
ABI 3130 Capillary Electrophoresis |
| 02 |
ABI 3130 Calibrations & Preventative Maintenance |
| 03 |
ABI 7500/Quantifiler™ Real-Time PCR quantification |
| 04 |
GeneMapper™ ID Data Analysis and Capillary Electrophoresis artifacts |
| 05 |
Forensic Automation and LIMS including: |
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• Beckman Coulter Biomek™ 2000 liquid handler and Promega DNA IQ™ extraction
• Quantifiler™ plate set-up on Biomek™ 2000 & ABI 7500 SDS run
• ABI Identifiler™ Amplification set-up on Biomek™ 2000
• Biomek™ 2000 Normalization Wizard
* Use of instruments and software kits is not necessarily an endorsement of the product. |
Training Schedule
Below is a list of the current training sessions scheduled. Once all seats have been filled for a session the Status will be marked as closed.
| Date |
Training Type |
# Days |
Seats |
Status |
| 2009 |
| 12.07.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 11.04.09 |
Automation Training |
02 |
05 |
Open |
| 11.02.09 |
Automation Training |
02 |
05 |
Open |
| 10.05.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 08.31.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 08.10.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 07.13.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 06.08.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 05.04.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 04.06.09 |
Automation Training |
02 |
05 |
Closed |
| 03.09.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 02.09.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
| 01.26.09 |
Advanced DNA Training (7500, 3130, GMID, CE) |
05 |
10 |
Closed |
Applicant Requirements
- Employed by an accredited forensic crime laboratory
- Currently employed as a DNA Analyst or directly related position
- Have a desire to expand professional knowledge of DNA analysis
- Complete pre-workshop exercises, readings and documentation as requested
- Be willing to actively participate in classroom activities and discussions
- Be willing to travel to attend training
Accommodations
All reasonable travel expenses will be paid to participants under support of the President’s DNA Initiative. Airfare and hotel arrangements will be prepared by and billed to the Marshall University Forensic Science Center (MUFSC). A rental car for each agency will be reserved for participants coming into the
Yeager
Airport
in
Charleston
,
WV
. A free shuttle service provided from the
Tri-State
Airport
in
Huntington
,
WV
to the hotel and from the hotel to the MUFSC training sessions will be arranged.
Some travel fees must be paid by the participant or the agency at the time of travel and will be reimbursed. Meals are paid at the standard state government per diem rate of 35 dollars a day and do not require receipts. Rental car, gasoline, airport parking and any other reasonable cost must have original itemized receipts to be considered for reimbursement on the travel settlement. You will be contacted by the training coordinator with the details of your travel arrangements after you have been accepted into training session.
In compliance with Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify us of any special accommodations needed. If you have any special dietary considerations, please let us know as well.
Inquire About Training
Contact the training coordinator at:
Telephone: 304 690 4363 x201
Alternate: 304 690 4363 x204
Fax: 304 690 4360
Email: jafry@marshall.edu
 Funding
Marshall
University
Forensic
Science
Center
received federal funds from the National
Institute
of
Justice
to provide advanced DNA training to forensic scientists through the President’s DNA Initiative Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology. The project is funded under support of cooperative agreement 2001-RC-CX-K002.
To learn more about the President's DNA Initiative please visit the official website:
http://www.dna.gov
To learn more about the NIJ please visit their official website:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/
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