Biotechnology Training Programs

OVERVIEW: Workshop in biotechnology techniques (4-credit, 4-week) followed by a 3-month internship with stipend as well as job placement opportunities in a biotechnology company, biomedical research laboratory, or biotech-related field.
ELIGIBILITY: Biology students who are interested must be enrolled in or have taken a course in molecular biology.
WORKSHOP CURRICULUM: Project-oriented course where students learn state-of-the-art skills in DNA recombinant technology. Lecture material focuses on the scientific foundation of each protocol and the broad medical application of DNA recombinant technology to areas such as therapeutics, gene therapy, diagnostics and forensics.

COURSE DESIGN AND PROTOCOLS: PROJECT- ORIENTED APPROACH
Objective #1 – Characterization and isolation of a cloned gene product

Objective #2 – Gene expression

RNA isolation and analysis by gel electrophoresis
RT-PCR with specific primers for expression of genes with pathological implications
Gel purification and cloning of PCR products
INTERNSHIP: Students who successfully complete the Workshop with a grade of B or better are eligible to acquire additional skills and gain work experience through paid internships for a period of 3 months.

JOB PLACEMENT: This program helps students develop their resumes and to obtain a position in a biotech company, research laboratory or a biotechnology-related field.
SCHEDULE: January Intersession and the month of June
TO ENROLL IN COURSE: Contact
     Dr. Patricia Rockwell
     Room 821 Hunter North
     rockwell@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu
SEEKING AN INTERN/EMPLOYEE? Complete and submit request form to
     Dr. Patricia Rockwell
     Fax: 212-772-5227
     rockwell@genectr.hunter.cuny.edu

     or

     Dr. Eva Cramer
     Fax: 718-270-1878
     ecramer@downstate.edu

For additional information, please refer to the Program's website.