Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Description

Introduction to the cellular structure and function of biomolecules, theory and experimental characterization of commonly-used laboratory techniques in molecular diagnostic protocols. Identification of the important parameters such as sensitivity, specificity, LOD etc. in the design of a quality system for molecular analyses. Highly sensitive reporter technologies and applications, technologies providing highly dense and bioactive solid phases, novel bioaffinity binders, heterogeneous and homogenous assay concepts, and multiplexed bioassays.