{"product_id":"national-workshop-on-digital-pcr-molecular-diagnostics","title":"National Workshop on Digital PCR \u0026 Molecular Diagnostics - Registrations Open","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Workshop on Digital PCR \u0026amp; Molecular Diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWorkflow, Data Analysis, Assay Design \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Fundamentals to Advanced Applications, Hands-on Learning \u0026amp; Career Opportunities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff4e5; border: 2px solid #ff8c00; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #d35400;\"\u003e🔥 Limited-Period Special Offer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin the Complete National Digital PCR Workshop for Just ₹499!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"\u003eGet expert-led sessions, guided activities, software demonstrations and career insights—all at a special introductory price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; color: #b03a2e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffer valid only until 20th August 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Enrol before the price increases!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes after conventional PCR and qPCR? For many high-precision applications, the answer is Digital PCR.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom rare-mutation detection and liquid biopsy to infectious disease research, gene and cell therapy, NGS validation and precision medicine, Digital PCR is expanding the possibilities of molecular analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs molecular diagnostics becomes increasingly data-driven and precision-focused, professionals who understand advanced PCR workflows, assay design and data interpretation can strengthen their readiness for emerging research and diagnostic roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis one-day national workshop will help you explore the complete Digital PCR workflow from fundamentals and instrumentation to data analysis, assay design, troubleshooting, advanced applications and career opportunities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, 5th September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00 AM–4:00 PM IST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVenue: \u003c\/b\u003eOnline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Recording Access for 5 days post the workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital PCR is transforming molecular diagnostics by enabling highly sensitive detection and absolute quantification of nucleic acids. From infectious disease diagnosis and liquid biopsy to rare mutation detection and precision medicine, dPCR is rapidly becoming an important technology across research, clinical diagnostics and biotechnology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin this intensive one-day national workshop to understand the complete digital PCR journey from fundamental concepts and laboratory workflow to data interpretation, assay design, troubleshooting and advanced applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough expert-led sessions, software demonstrations and guided hands-on activities, participants will gain practical exposure to the tools, techniques and career skills required in modern molecular diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkshop Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix expert-led learning sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital PCR workflow and instrumentation demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided dPCR data-analysis activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware walkthrough using a selected dPCR data-analysis platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-silico primer-designing activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssay optimization and troubleshooting guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced and emerging applications of Digital PCR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareer opportunities, job roles, hiring companies and salary trends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal skill-gap assessment and learning-plan activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Q\u0026amp;A after every session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Will You Learn?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this workshop, you will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamentals of molecular diagnostics and Digital PCR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiate between conventional PCR, qPCR and Digital PCR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the complete dPCR workflow, instrumentation and partitioning methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn sample preparation, nucleic acid quality assessment and reaction setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpret fluorescence amplitude plots and 1D and 2D scatter plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify positive, negative and “rain” partitions in dPCR output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore commonly used dPCR data-analysis platforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the principles of primer and probe design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform guided in-silico primer designing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn assay optimization, validation and troubleshooting strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore applications of dPCR in diagnostics, oncology, agriculture, food testing and precision medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify relevant career opportunities, technical skills and industry expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEligibility – Who Can Join?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is open to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndergraduate and postgraduate students from Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Bioinformatics and allied disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBSc, MSc, BTech, MTech, BPharm, MPharm and related degree students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhD scholars, research fellows, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch assistants, laboratory professionals and clinical research professionals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionals working in molecular diagnostics, clinical laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R\u0026amp;D or quality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh graduates and working professionals interested in PCR technologies, assay design, molecular diagnostics or precision medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo prior experience with Digital PCR is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic familiarity with molecular biology or PCR may be helpful but is not mandatory, as the workshop covers topics ranging from fundamentals to advanced applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Workshop Agenda\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSession 1: Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics \u0026amp; 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