Oferecimento extra de Disciplina: RBP-5757 – Aspectos Moleculares da Biologia de Parasitas Protozoários

Oferecimento extra de Disciplina: RBP-5757 – Aspectos Moleculares da Biologia de Parasitas Protozoários

A Disciplina RBP-5757 – Aspectos Moleculares da Biologia de Parasitas Protozoários será ofertada no período de 23/11/2015 a 27/11/2015 das 09:00 às 12:00 hrs e das 14:00 às 18:00 hrs todos os dias. Por favor, quem possuir interesse em cursar esta disciplina entregar na Secretaria do Programa o formulário anexo devidamente preenchido, impreterivelmente até o dia 18/11/2015 às 11:30 hrs.

Formulário para a matrícula

Course outline: Genetics of Kinetoplastid Parasites
Course Organizer: Dr. Pegine Walrad
Programa da disciplina oferecido nesse período

This course is designed to provide the students with an overall perspective on current genetics in the field of protozoan parasites. It will review traditional eukaryotic gene regulation and highlight significant distinctions in parasites. It will examine the history of investigations that have led to important innovations in the research field and discuss the currently available and much-needed genetic tools in the different protozoan species. Participants will get hands-on experience with planning, optimising and troubleshooting protocols for distinct parasite assays. Graduates will establish confidence and competence in parasite genetics knowledge and skills.

Monday
23/11/15
Tuesday
24/11/15
Wednesday
25/11/15
Thursday
26/11/15
Friday
27/11/15
Transcriptional control:
Important parasite distinctions
Post-transcriptional control:
mechanisms in protozoans
Post- translational control:
mechanisms in protozoans
Genetic Tools and
significant advances
Troubleshooting,
Course Summary
Practical:
DNA isolation,
Diagnostic PCRs
Practical:
RNA isolation,
RTPCR, PCRs
Practical:
Phosphorylation,
Acetylation or
Methylation assay
Practical:
Transfections
Electroporation versus
Nucleofection
Practical:
Vector design,
Parasite-specific
protocol
modifications