Useful Resource for Bioscientist

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Many times we sign up to receive certain email notifications but end up not utilizing the resource/information. That was the case for me with Bitesize bio until I came across the Bioscientist's Webinar Festival. I am at the point where I'm looking to learn some new things in the simplest way possible so this appeared attractive. I thought about our blog readers who are in the Biosciences and thought to share the scheduled live webinars with you.
Bitesize bio started as a blog in 2007 by Nick Oswald but it has transformed to a knowledge-sharing site where scientists and companies can share information. If you are interested in techniques involving  Genomics and Epigenetic, DnA/RNA manipulation, Protein expression and analysis, PCR, Flow cytometry , Microscopy and Imaging, Cells and model organisms, then you should check out their website http://bitesizebio.com

Live webinars available are;
Super Resolution Microscopy: Improve Your Imaging Don’t Reinvent It 
who: Leanna Ferrand, GE Healthcare 
when: Thu May 19 at 4PM London, 11AM Boston, 8AM San Diego 

Next Generation Sequencing Library Preparation: Concepts and Tips and Tricks 
who: Helena Torrell Galceran, Ph.D., Center for Omic Sciences 
when: Mon May 23 at 4PM London, 11AM Boston, 8AM San Diego 

Single-cell Genomics: An Overview and Its Application in Investigating Complex Biological Samples 
who: Lily Xu, MIT and the Broad Institute 
when: Thu May 26 at 4PM London, 11AM Boston, 8AM San Diego 

The Fast Module for ZEISS LSM 880 with Airyscan: Confocal Super-Resolution Imaging with Four Times the Speed and Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio 
who: Chris Power, ZEISS Imaging specialist 
when: Tue May 31 at 4PM London, 11AM Boston, 8AM San Diego 

qPCR Tips: Workflow, Applications and Troubleshooting 
who: Karen O'Hanlon Cohrt 
when: Thu Jun 9 at 4PM London, 11AM Boston, 8AM San Diego

All about miRNAs: Practical Tips, Advice, and Applications 
who: Dr. Brian Adams, PhD Instructor 
when: Tue Jul 12 at 4PM London, 11AM Boston, 8AM San Diego 

All webinars are free but require you to register. To register for any of the available webinars please click Here

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