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Quinnipiac University Partners with New England Biolabs to Host Renowned Molecular Biology Summer Workshop
The 17 participants represented diverse backgrounds, including medicine, engineering, education and research.
HAMDEN, Conn. — Quinnipiac University welcomed scientists, educators and professionals from around the world this summer as the new home of the New England Biolabs® (NEB®) Molecular Biology Summer Workshop, a nationally recognized program that has trained participants in cutting-edge molecular biology techniques for more than 40 years.
Held July 19 through Aug. 1, the intensive two-week workshop combined classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory training in Quinnipiac's state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SITE) building. Participants learned foundational molecular biology concepts before advancing to modern techniques including CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and next-generation sequencing.
The workshop marks a new partnership between New England Biolabs, Quinnipiac's Office of Lifelong Learning and the university's Department of Biological Sciences. Led by Assistant Professor of Biology Nils Pilotte, the program relocated to Quinnipiac's Mount Carmel Campus, where attendees also stayed in The Grove residence hall.
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"I think it speaks to the fact that Quinnipiac has heavily invested in the resources to enable a course like this," Pilotte said. "Having the equipment, facilities and infrastructure available allows us to provide an exceptional learning experience for professionals from a wide range of fields."
The cohort of 17 participants represented diverse backgrounds, including medicine, engineering, education and research, with many planning to apply their new skills in laboratories and classrooms around the world. The workshop also included international scientists and educators sponsored by New England Biolabs.
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By combining industry-leading scientific training with Quinnipiac's advanced research facilities and faculty expertise, the partnership provides participants with practical skills in today's most important molecular biology technologies while positioning the university as a destination for professional scientific education.
"We're looking forward to growing it, learning from this year and hopefully expanding it even more next year," Pilotte said.
