The Practical Course “CRISPR-Based Gene Knockout” / The XX International Summer School “Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, and Biomedicine”
The program followed a learning-by-doing approach and covered the complete CRISPR experimental workflow: from formulating a scientific hypothesis to validating genome editing outcomes. Participants worked with real experimental models and independently performed all key steps of a CRISPR-based gene knockout.
- mastered the process of designing a gene knockout experiment;
- performed genome editing in CHO cells — a eukaryotic producer of recombinant proteins;
- carried out key laboratory procedures, including transfection and validation of results;
- participated in workshops and discussions that helped structure and consolidate the acquired knowledge.
July 7-12, 2025
Odesa I. I. Mechnikov National University
Department of Microbiology, Virology and Biotechnology
Odesa, Ukraine
The course was designed for:
- senior undergraduate and master’s students in biology, biotechnology, and biomedical sciences;
- PhD students and early-career researchers;
- professionals planning to introduce or expand CRISPR-based approaches in their research.