The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, will inaugurate the University of Lagos Molecular Biology and Next Generation Sequencer Platform on Monday, July 8, 2024. The event is slated for 10:00a.m. at the 1st floor; D.K Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories, Oduduwa Drive, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
The Molecular Biology Laboratory and Next Generation Sequencer Platform debuted by the DK Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories will drive cutting edge research and human capacity development in multidomain spaces in health, agriculture, environment etc in the University.
Activities listed for the inauguration include:
1. Free Essential DNA Extraction Workshop for Beginners:
Date: July 8 – 10, 2024:
Time: 9:00a.m.– 4:00p.m. daily
Venue: Training Room and Molecular Biology Laboratory; 1st floor; D.K Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories, Oduduwa Drive, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Target: Undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and early career scientists and faculty.
Please note that shortlisting is competitive, thus interested persons are to register by 12:00noon via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jdnx5PcwCeDUM-sgsu25kvEO22quqPwBlGC7Eq4ywT8/edit?ts=6688f480
2. One-week Open Lab Group Visit to Explore the Molecular Laboratory and Next Generation Sequencer Platform (By Appointment) – 12 persons max. per visit.
Registration is via: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VZwfuLhzlfwo4dYgOHYx99blK1-kSvchvKR2LmLaW1w/edit?ts=6688f491
Registration Schedule for online Group Visits include:
Thursday, July 11: 11:00a.m.; 12 noon; 2:00p.m. & 3:00p.m.
Friday, July 12, 2024: 10:00am; 11:00a.m.; 12 noon; 3:00p.m.; 4:00p.m.
Monday, July 15, 2024: 10:00am; 11:00a.m.; 12 noon; 3:00p.m.; 4:00p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024: 10:00am; 11:00a.m.; 12 noon; 3:00p.m.; 4:00p.m.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024: 10:00am; 11:00a.m.; 12 noon; 3:00p.m.; 4:00p.m.
Thursday, July 18, 2024: 10:00am; 11:00a.m.; 12 noon; 3:00p.m.; 4:00p.m.
Venue: Training Room and Molecular Biology Laboratory; 1st floor; D.K Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories, Oduduwa Drive, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
For both activities, registration is required for easy tracking and shortlisting of participants and visits.
Scheduled participants will receive a letter of appointment as a confirmation of their expression of interest. Only confirmed participants will be allowed access to the lab.
For further clarification, please contact: Prof. Wellington Oyibo Director, D.K Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories, Oduduwa Drive, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Email: [email protected]
