University of Oxford continuing professional development centre has a range of courses in bioscience available in 2007
Immunology: a pathway through the maze.
As well as offering a path through the immunology maze, this course will emphasize the R+D opportunities for therapeutic intervention that arise from recent advances in immunology, for example the use of therapeutic antibodies and recombinant molecules as potential drug treatments.
14 - 15 March 2007.
Genomics, proteomics and beyond.
This course aims to introduce delegates to the methods used in obtaining gene sequences.
It then provides a comprehensive overview of the ways used to analyse the data obtained from sequencing projects.
It will introduce comparative genomics and look at the use of bioinformatics.
Finally, it will conclude with an overview of the exploitation of genomics.
19 - 22 March 2007.
Quality assurance in the laboratory.
Due to the Joint Code of Practice, quality in research laboratories in the UK is of prime importance.
This course looks at increasing confidence in research and focuses on the quality of the research process as well as the quality of the science.
The course is presented by Professor Sandy Primrose, author of a number of key publications in molecular biology and is currently a non-executive director on the DTI Valid Analytical Measurement Taskforce.
20 March 2007.
Genes, clones and patents - intellectual property and the biological revolution.
This course is an introduction to modern developments in molecular biology and genetic engineering and a discussion of recent developments in the law of patents.
The scientific sessions will consider DNA and its replication and expression in both bacteria and higher cells; regulation, differentiation and development; cloning; genetic libraries and screening techniques; and characterising and altering cloned DNA.
The legal sessions will focus on various aspects of patent law in the field of biotechnology, particularly following the judgment in the Kirin-Amgen v TKT case.
21 - 23 March 2007.
How drugs work - an introduction to molecular pharmacology.
The primary emphases of the course are the interactions of drugs with their target receptors, the molecular consequences of these events leading to modification of cellular behaviour, and the means by which these processes are studied.
22 - 23 March 2007.
Introductory statistics for biologists.
This course is aimed at researchers in the biological sciences, at all levels of R+D, who find that they need to be able to use statistics to describe and analyse their data.
No prior knowledge of statistics or statistics software is assumed.
The course is highly practical in nature, with half of the course time dedicated to computer practicals so that delegates can apply the techniques they are learning to real biological problems.
18 - 20 April 2007.
Computation in the biosciences - an introduction to bioinformatics.
This course is aimed at research scientists who wish to be introduced to some of the key components of bioinformatics.
The course should act as an ideal introduction for someone seeking an overview of the subject and who may wish to start using bioinformatics tools.
21 - 23 March 2007.
Effective project management for scientists, engineers and staff in hi-tech companies.
Successful project management is one of the greatest challenges for scientists, engineers, and other managers in innovative and scientific companies.
Using examples from electronics, computer software, hardware and biotechnology, this course builds the skills that will help you to organise and manage your R+D projects and measure their performance.
22 March 2007.
Effective writing and presenting for biomedical professionals.
This intensive course will help you write more clearly and meaningfully for a wide range of audiences.
It is highly interactive and participant's objectives will govern a substantial part of the course content.
It is suitable for anyone who needs to write scientific papers and reports, and present information to colleagues, management, external organisations or the general public.
30 April - 4 May 2007.
