ELISA Fundamentals

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ELISA Fundamentals
In-person
March 24-25, 2026

This 2-day in-person workshop will cover all aspects ELISA testing using commercially available kits. Lectures will cover the fundamentals of ELISA, different testing approaches and advantages and disadvantages of ELISA vs molecular methods with an emphasis on Good Lab Practice (GLP). The hands-on portion will give participants exposure to processing samples, the ELISA workflow and results interpretation. Note that this workshop is not required for methods-based proficiency accreditation.

Phytoplasma Molecular Detection

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Phytoplasma Molecular Detection
In-person
March 11-12, 2026

The Phytoplasma Molecular Detection Workshop will be returning in 2025. This 2-day workshop provides an introduction on Phytoplasmas, their taxonomy and disease symptoms associated with some of these bacterial pathogens of interest to APHIS PPQ. The hands-on portion of the training will focus on available phytoplasma-infected samples and cover sample preparation, DNA extraction/purification, molecular assays, and interpretation of results.

Phytophthora 101

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Phytophthora 101
in-person
March 02-06, 2026

The Phytophthora 101 Workshop is a 4-and-a-half-day, in-person program combining lectures with hands-on lab activities. The workshop covers DNA extraction methods from host woody and leaf tissue, real-time PCR protocols for diagnosing the Phytophthora kernoviae complex (ITS1 and ITS2 assays), and P. ramorum (ITS and Elicitin assays), as well as results interpretation. Each day includes lectures, lab work, and discussions on participant results, troubleshooting, and best lab practices for optimal outcomes.

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