We welcome scientists from all over the world to discuss digital PCR at Ghent, Belgium.
More information soon!
Do not miss new updates, follow us on linkedin
2-day Workshop 22-23 April 2027
Hands-on digital PCR workshop: from assay and experiment design, over wet-lab experiments to data analysis
The specialist course on digital PCR will teach you the ins and outs of digital PCR, including assay and experiment design, assay optimization, data analysis, good experimental practice and data reporting. The course will offer hands-on sessions using the variety of coverd data analysis tools with real life examples.
The course is taught by experts in the field of digital PCR, including invited speaekers: Alexandra Whale, Diana Vargas Gold and Antoon Lievens as well as experts from the Ghent University Digital PCR Center. Course participants will be introduced to the platforms of the participating sponsors. Running real experiments will not be possible during the course, but all course participants will receive a voucher for a free run on one of the DIGPCR instruments on a later date.
The course is open to both academic and non-academic researchers. Note that seats are limited to assure the course's quality and lecturer accessibility.
Abstracts
Abstracts are welcome, submission guidelines will come soon.
Deadline 20 February 2027
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the event? We offer a variety of sponsor packages. Please reach out to Wim Trypsteen.
Invited speakers
Registration
Registration will open soon
Early bird registration closes on the 5 March 2027
How to get there?
- Bicycle or walking
-
Zebrastraat is accessible by public transport. For example, the Sint-Pieters station is 2 km distance and the city centre (Korenmarkt) is 2.2 km distance.
- Rent a bike
-
Blue bikes can be rented (membership required) at the rear entrance of the Sint Pieters train station. You can also rent a bike from "de Fietsambassade" (no membership required), located in the center of the city and near the train stations.
- Public transport
-
Bus stop "Gent Leeuwstraat" is the nearest bus stop and will take you in 12 minutes from the Sint Pieters Station. You can use the Routeplanner of De Lijn to plan your trip; various buses make this connection.
- By Taxi
-
The venue is approximately 20 minutes by taxi from Ghent's main train station (Gent-Sint-Pieters). Taxis can be found at the front of the main train station — take a right upon exiting the main entrance. (Prices and location on Visit Gent's website). For those travelling by car, the venue is easily reached from the main highways E17 and E40. The venue has on-site parking available (at the attendee's own expense).
- By car
-
A limited number of parking spots (80) are available at the venue. Other parkings are nearby.
Visit the website of the venue for further information.
