Principles and Applications of ÄKTA pure: a complete solution to automate the purification of proteins and other biomolecules
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Course Description
CCMAR has acquired an "AKTA pure" to reinforce the capabilities of PROTMAR, the protein and biodiscovery pipeline. The equipment is an advanced chromatography system for fast and high yield protein purification.
General presentation session: ÄKTA pure: introduction to the system and suitable applications.
Laboratory session:
- Description and functionality of ÄKTA pure system components (pumps, valves, fraction collector, monitors & sensors, etc.)
- UNICORNTM software: system control, method editor, administration and evaluation of results.
- Practical preparation for a run, calibrations, column connection, etc.
- System maintenance recommendations and good use practices.
Format
General presentation session: maximum 20 persons (room 3.24, building 8) and via Zoom
Laboratory session: maximum 4 persons (2.32, building 8) and via Zoom
Agenda
9:30 – 10:30: General presentation in Building 8, seminar room 3.24
10:45 – 15:00: Lab. session in front of the system
Intended Audience
Scientists and companies interested in purifying proteins and other biomolecules for further studies.
Scientific Organisation
Instructors
Enrique Garcia Gomez
Cytiva
Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry (specialization in Biochemistry) and Pharmacy from Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Since 2003 Protein purification specialist (systems and resins) for Spain and Portugal at GE Healthcare Lifesciences, now Cytiva.
Venue
CCMAR, Building 8
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