Schedule

Week 1
Monday 31.10 Tuesday 01.11 Wednesday 02.11 Thursday 03.11 Friday 04.11 Saturday 05.11 Sunday 06.11
Morning FNIH course (theory only): Introduction to Genome editing and gene drives FNIH course (theory only): Introduction to Genome editing and gene drives

Introduction to the course, team-building,

Introduction to molecular biology, in silico cloning

In silico cloning, sgRNA design, online tools Molecular biology

sgRNA vector cloning,

In vitro cutting of plasmid DNA with Cas9 protein 

Free Day – Excursion 
Lunch
Afternoon FNIH course (theory only): Introduction to Genome editing and gene drives FNIH course (theory only): Introduction to Genome editing and gene drives Introduction to practical aspects of genome editing tools and gene drives Molecular biology 
 
Work on student’s own target gene
sgRNA vector cloning Gibson Assembly and Golden Gate cloning

Week 2
Monday 07.11 Tuesday 08.11 Wednesday 09.11 Thursday 10.11 Friday 11.11 Saturday 12.11
Morning

Wrap-up of week 1

Introduction to zebrafish, microinjections

Introduction to zebrafish microinjections Introduction to Drosophila Introduction to mosquito Student presentations and Wrap-up Departure 
Lunch
Afternoon Cas9 protein purification or Drosophila cell culture Cas9 protein purification
or Drosophila cell culture
Building your own microinjector Building your own microinjector Student presentations and Wrap-up