Biotech Trait Detection Workshop
May 8 -10, 2006
Iowa State University
Seed Science Center
Ames, Iowa
Testing for Adventitious Presence (AP) of biotechnology traits in
seed and grain became an integral part of crop development,
production, stewardship and regulation. Presently, government
regulators, seed companies, grain suppliers, interest groups,
contract laboratories, and academia are all involved in AP testing.
Various Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) applications, most
importantly quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR), emerged as the leading
methodology used for AP testing. In this workshop we will present and
discuss the technical and scientific challenges in AP testing and
provide hands-on training in the current process and PCR
methodologies utilized for biotech trait detection:
Topics that will be covered include:
The statistical aspects of sampling and testing design
1 Management of the samples and data flow
2 Theory and hands-on experience in:
Upfront sample processing (DNA isolation, quantification, normalization)
in low and high throughput environments
1 Qualitative and quantitative PCR technologies
2 Data analysis
We will have a round table discussion on quality control issues, and
hear presentation from leading analysts that will focus on
characterization of qPCR as a testing tool, challenges in
interpreting AP testing results, Validation, and ISTA's position,
experience and activities in the field of biotech trait detection.
Visit http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/biotechtrait/home.html to
register and to view complete workshop details!
For more information or questions about program content, contact:
Seed Science Center
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 294.6821 -- Phone
(515) 294.2014 -- Fax
For questions about registration, contact:
University Conference Services
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50010
515.294.6222 -- Phone
515.294.6223 -- Fax
ucs-info at iastate.edu -- E-mail
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Benjamin (Beni) Kaufman, PhD
Pioneer Hi-Bred
GET Lab
10700 Justin Dr
Urbandale, IA 50322
Tel: 515-334-6478
Fax: 515-334-6431