CPD Programme 2025
Promega provides high-quality, CPD-accredited courses designed to support laboratory professionals in
maintaining their certifications and advancing their knowledge in the latest developments in clinical and research
settings. If you are looking to improve your understanding of molecular techniques, our courses are delivered by
experts in the field to ensure you stay at the forefront of innovation.
With decades of experience, Promega is a trusted worldwide leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics.
Our comprehensive portfolio includes assays and instruments to help researchers solve problems in cell biology, drug
discovery and development, cancer research, human identification, and many other fields of study.
CPD Courses
Analysis of Circulating Cell-Free DNA to Monitor MSI-H Colorectal Tumor Response to Immunotherapy
Current Gold Standards for MSI Testing and the Clinical Relevance of the MSI-H Biomarker
To Nanodrop or Not to Nanodrop: Choosing the Most Appropriate Method for Nucleic Acid Quantitation
Liquid Biopsies: The Role of Circulating Cell-Free DNA
Innovative Solutions in Nucleic Acid Extraction: Enhanced Efficiency with New Maxwell Chemistries
More Courses to be Announced
Analysis of Circulating Cell-Free DNA to Monitor MSI-H Colorectal Tumor Response to Immunotherapy
Learning Objectives:
- Explain sample preparation for downstream molecular testing using semi-automated methods
- Discuss how to optimise MSI-H PCR fragment analysis of ccfDNA from colorectal tumour subjects
- Evaluate ccfDNA MSI status compared to detection of KRAS mutations by NGS and to RECIST 1.1 scores.
C.E. Credits: CPD
Current Gold Standards for MSI Testing and the Clinical Relevance of the MSI-H Biomarker
Learning Objectives
- Describe the different techniques to measure MSI and compare to current gold-standard methods
- Explain the clinical utility of the MSI biomarker for Lynch syndrome screening and immunotherapy treatment
- Discuss current clinical practice guidelines for MSI testing.
C.E. Credits: CPD
To Nanodrop or Not to Nanodrop: Choosing the Most Appropriate Method for Nucleic Acid Quantitation
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different sample quantitation methods
- Explain how to choose the right sample quantitation method(s) for different samples
- Discuss how to interpret and apply sample quantitation information for downstream analysis success.
C.E. Credits: CPD
Liquid Biopsies: The Role of Circulating Cell-Free DNA
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what liquid biopsy is and its role as a minimally invasive diagnostic tool for detecting genetic material from bodily fluids
- Describe the advantages and limitations of liquid biopsy
- Identify practical laboratory approaches for optimising liquid biopsy analysis.
Innovative Solutions in Nucleic Acid Extraction: Enhanced Efficiency with New Maxwell Chemistries
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key workflows available in the Maxwell XtractAll FFPE DNA/RNA Kit and Maxwell Rapid ccfDNA Kit
- Describe the compatibility of the Maxwell XtractAll FFPE DNA/RNA Kit and Maxwell Rapid ccfDNA Kit with a variety of different downstream analytical assays and compare the performance of these kits to other similar kits on the market
- Summarise the scalability and efficiency of the Maxwell XtractAll FFPE DNA/RNA Kit and Maxwell Rapid ccfDNA Kit in handling various sample inputs, elution volumes, and workflow conditions.