What happens when DNA is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light? In this hands-on molecular biology workshop, you will investigate how UV radiation affects the genetic material of the bacterium Escherichia coli.

The day begins with a short introduction to DNA, mutation formation, and the biological impact of UV radiation. Using professional laboratory equipment and techniques, you will:

• Isolate DNA from bacterial cells
• Amplify specific DNA regions using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Visualize and analyze DNA fragments by agarose gel electrophoresis

The day concludes with a discussion in which results are interpreted, compared, and critically assessed—just as in a real research environment.

This workshop offers an exciting introduction to modern molecular biology and provides a glimpse into how researchers investigate the mechanisms of DNA damage and mutation.

English

9:00 -15:30 (including one-hour lunch break)

The workshop is designed for high-school students aged 15 and over.

Biotech 1
7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux
L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette

(For more information, click here)

Please contact Dr. Maren Krüger (maren.krueger@uni.lu)

Have you ever wondered how new cancer treatments are developed? In this hands-on workshop, you will discover how scientific discoveries are translated into innovative therapies for cancer patients.

Working with human skin cancer cells as a model, you will explore how researchers identify therapeutic targets, develop treatment strategies, and tackle challenges such as drug resistance. Equipped with a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses, you will gain practical experience with techniques used in modern cancer research, including RNA quantification, cDNA synthesis, and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).

By combining laboratory work with insights into cancer biology, metabolic pathways, and personalized medicine, you will gain a deeper understanding of translational research and learn how today’s discoveries can become tomorrow’s cancer therapies.

English

9:00 -15:30 (including one-hour lunch break)

The workshop is designed for high-school students aged 16 and over.

Biotech 1
7, avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux
L4362 Esch-sur-Alzette

(For more information, click here)

Please contact Dr. Maren Krüger (maren.krueger@uni.lu)