Taller Mitochondrial Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology, RCM-UPR, San Juan, PR
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Location:
Workshop: Mitochondrial Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
July 5 – July 10, 2015
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus San Juan, PR
During the last decade mitochondria have emerged as central components of physiological processes and the pathophysiology of many diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and diabetes. Thus, it is imperative that faculty members at primarily teaching institutions keep up with the rapid accumulation of knowledge generated in this field. The goal of this workshop is to provide faculty members that have little or no experience in mitochondrial research with the most fundamental aspects of the discipline by introducing the participants to a variety of techniques to study mitochondrial biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The workshop will include lectures and hands-on laboratory exercises presented by local and national instructors.
Course participants will have free tuition and lodging. Application and more information at
http://www.ccwcs.org/content/mitochondrial-biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology
Limited spaces. Apply now!
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Tentative Workshop Outline
Day 1:
Lecture: Mitochondrial Genetics and Cell Biology
Laboratory: Isolation of mitochondria and oxygen consumption determination
Day 2:
Lecture: Mitochondrial Physiology
Laboratory: Detection of mitochondrial membrane potential
Day 3:
Lecture: Mitochondrial DNA Repair
Laboratory: Detection of mtDNA mutations
Day 4:
Lecture: Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Laboratory: Detection of mitochondrial generated reactive oxygen species
Day 5:
Lecture: Mitochondria in Health and Disease
