Virus-based Gene Transfer Vectors
A distance learning opportunity
September 6 and 13, 2022
12:30 – 3:00pm (CDT)
Virus-based Gene Transfer Vectors is an intermediate course that will examine the molecules, processes, and techniques involved in recombinant gene expression. Participants will explore the technology of how viruses are converted into vector systems for the transfer of gene expression constructs. Common viral vector systems, including retroviruses, lentiviruses, adenoviruses, poxviruses, herpesviruses, alphaviruses, and baculoviruses will be discussed with an emphasis on the biosafety characteristics of the vectors derived from these viruses. This course is targeted for the biosafety professional who is not actively conducting laboratory research yet requires a basic understanding of recombinant DNA methodology.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe processes of recombinant gene expression
- Discuss concepts of viral vector technology and biosafety features
- Recognize characteristics of vector systems unique to specific viruses
- Apply knowledge of recombinant gene expression and viral vector principles to risk assessments
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Laboratory Workers
- All Safety Professionals
- All Biosafety Professionals
COURSE FACULTY
The webinar will be presented by Patrick Condreay, PhD, RBP(ABSA), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
SUGGESTED BACKGROUND
- Fundamentals of Biosafety
- Micro/Molecular Biology 101
CONTACT HOURS
This course has been approved for 0.5 CM points toward RBP/CBSP recertification. ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 6.00 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the attendee list for the webinar through Zoom platform, all instances of that person’s name will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
This webinar will be two 2.5-hour session on Tuesday, September 6, and September 13, 2022, at 12:30 pm (CDT). For the webinar, you should plan on logging in at 12:15 pm (CDT) on September 6 and September 13. You are required to attend the webinar session, complete the pre-course and post-course assessments, and complete the evaluation in order to receive the completion certificate through the ABSA International Training Site. The link in the invitation will be unique to the user and cannot be shared.
COURSE FEES
ABSA Members $225 USD
Nonmembers $360 USD
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Course fees include: course handouts, access to the ABSA International training site, and 5-hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert.
Group Discount:
10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization
20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization
30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization
Contact the ABSA office to register your group
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Confirmed, paid participants will be sent detailed information regarding the course approximately one week prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 8/16/2022. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 8/16/2022. Cancellations between 8/16/2022 and 8/23/2022 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 8/23/2022.
The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the attendee list for the webinar through Zoom platform all instances of that person’s name will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions about this course to:
KariAnn DeServi, MEd
Director of Education, ABSA
866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
