Who should attend
This course has been specifically designed for laboratory staff who are responsible for implementing MDV diagnostic techniques in the laboratory. This course is not suitable for non-laboratory-based research or group leaders.
Requirements and qualifications
Participants must work within a laboratory and have a basic understanding of virological and related techniques. The course is presented in English.
Course description
The course is designed and taught by subject matter experts in the WOAH Reference laboratory for MDV. The course will include a combination of hands-on practical’s, demonstrations, lectures, and eLearning. Relevant course material will be provided at the close of the course.
Learning outcomes
In addition to the stated “Marek’s disease (MD) eLearning” outcomes, participants will be able to:
- Process field samples for DNA preparation.
- Perform real-time PCR to detect MDV and Marek’s disease vaccine viruses.
- Interpret the results of real-time PCR for MDV and Marek’s disease vaccine viruses.
- Explain the diagnostic workflow for MDV diagnosis.
- Troubleshoot real-time PCR workflows.
- Isolate Marek’s disease virus using cell culture.
- Reproduce the methods at their home laboratories and train other staff in the techniques.
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Next steps
- Email your completed application form to pirbright.training@pirbright.ac.uk.