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Applications are now open for the SynBio4ALL Practical Training in Plant Synthetic Biology

June 2026

Practical Training in Plant Synthetic Biology poster

This hands-on training is only for participants who successfully completed the online SynBio4ALL Plant Synthetic Biology Course and are based in Kampala or within commuting distance of Makerere University.

Training Focus

  • Whole plant genome extraction
  • DNA quality assessment
  • Genome sequencing workflows using Bitter Leaf (Gymnanthemum amygdalinum)

Training Details

  • Date: 10th–11th August 2026
  • Location: Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Makerere University
  • Spots: 20 participants only — first come, first served after review

Limited spaces: 20 participants only who will register first.

Apply here