Capital Community College's vision is to instill life-changing knowledge in a community of learners from multicultural backgrounds in a vital urban setting where business, culture and government converge. This is a forum that presents news and information about training in Biotechnology at Capital .
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Monday, October 28, 2013
Histopathologists at work !
This video illustrates a real case study and the discussions necessary to make conclusions about immunohistochemical staining.
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Given that desktop computers have almost disappeared and that it is only a very small minority who still use laptops , the majority of students now view material through their own favorite mobile device. However, there is a huge variety of mobile platforms . So let us know if this site works on your device and feel free to make suggestions to make access easier and faster.
Amylase becomes a celebrity ?
Many think that having a sense of humor is key to developing a critical sense in science. This feature from ONION , the well known satirical web site offers a humorous opportunity !
Thursday, October 24, 2013
What is a Histotechnologist ?
Histotechnology is a sub discipline of Biotechnology. It involves skills in preparing tissue for microscopic analysis and more recent techniques such as IHC (Immunohistochemistry) and FISH (Fluorescent in-Situ Hybridization) . This article provides links to careers in Histotechnolog.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Basic Techniques in Biotechnology will be offered at Capital in Spring 2014
We are delighted to announce that Basic Techniques in Biotechnology, the gateway course to the Associate Degree program in Biotechnology will be offered at Capital in Spring 2014. This
4-credit course provides an introduction to the basic lab skills needed by a Biotechnologist. Such basic skills include accurate pippetting,
preparation of solutions, growth of bacteria, basic microscopy, Bioinformatics, preparation of
DNA, measuring proteins and nucleic acids using NanoDrop Spectroscopy, agarose gel electrophoresis, PCR amplification and subcloning of DNA fragments.
For further information email Dr Cleo Rolle
For further information email Dr Cleo Rolle
Monday, October 21, 2013
An Excellent Talk on Selective Somatic Mutation Therapies in Cancer
This video produced by AACR, presents a clear summary of the current biotechnology approaches to mutation directed cancer therapies.
Organic Odorants are finding a Market
This article in the Times summarizes the current drive to produce natural odorants via synthetic biology.
Coverting Smart Phone to Digital Microcope
This article describes how to make a very economical digital microscope from a smart phone. Such devices will empower students to capture images of Inquiry-based laboratory exercises.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Quest introduces BRCA1/2 test
Quest Diagnostics To Offer Cheaper Version Of Myriad's Breast Cancer Genetic Test
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Biotechnology Training in the 21st Century
An interesting article in Nature Biotechnology indicates trends that are important for training in Biotechnology in the 21st century:
"The introductory analysis highlights a common theme addressed by all interviewees and points to a clear shift in the industry's demand for talent away from the senior scientist positions that tend to be more highly specialized and narrowly focused, to a talent pool consisting of individuals who have interdisciplinary academic training with the ability to work broadly across multiple areas and in project teams where not everyone has to be an expert in everything. Specific skill sets desired among scientists, engineers, clinicians and management teams who work within the industry include strong communications skills that facilitate the translation of the science effectively to stakeholders, a commercial market-based mindset versus an academic mindset, the ability to apply skills to real world problems, comfort with big data management, the capacity to be creative and the willingness to push boundaries."
"The introductory analysis highlights a common theme addressed by all interviewees and points to a clear shift in the industry's demand for talent away from the senior scientist positions that tend to be more highly specialized and narrowly focused, to a talent pool consisting of individuals who have interdisciplinary academic training with the ability to work broadly across multiple areas and in project teams where not everyone has to be an expert in everything. Specific skill sets desired among scientists, engineers, clinicians and management teams who work within the industry include strong communications skills that facilitate the translation of the science effectively to stakeholders, a commercial market-based mindset versus an academic mindset, the ability to apply skills to real world problems, comfort with big data management, the capacity to be creative and the willingness to push boundaries."
Monday, October 7, 2013
Nobel Prize for Medicine 2013
"Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize for medicine or physiology after discovering how cells precisely transport material."
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