This course offers an in-depth exploration of CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) technology, covering its discovery, molecular mechanisms, and advantages over other genome editing tools. Participants will learn how CRISPR is applied in research, medicine, diagnostics, and biotechnology, while also examining the ethical, legal, and societal implications of gene editing. Designed for students, researchers, medical professionals, and industry experts, the program combines foundational knowledge with real-world case studies to equip attendees with both technical insights and a critical understanding of where CRISPR is taking science and medicine.
Presented by
Management Forum
The Principles & Applications of CRISPR Training Course
A Genome Editing Revolution for Research and Medicine
Master CRISPR genome editing fundamentals and real-world applications in medicine, research, and biotechnology with expert-led training and certification.
23 January 2026
+ 7 July 2026 »
from £300
- Format: Live online
- CPD: 3 hours for your records
- Certificate of completion
Course overview
This course is part of our Biopharma training courses series which aims to provide up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and regulations surrounding biopharmaceuticals.
Benefits of attending
- Gain an in-depth understanding of CRISPR.
- Learn the fundamentals of CRISPR-Cas systems and how they revolutionised genome editing
- Explore real-world applications and discover how CRISPR is used in medicine, agriculture, diagnostics, and biotech R&D
- Stay informed about ethical and regulatory trends and understand the societal and legal environment surrounding gene editing technologies
- Enhance your academic and career profile by gaining a certificate of participation after attending the course
Who should attend?
- Medical professionals & clinicians, especially those interested in gene therapy, precision medicine, or rare disease treatment
- Biotech industry professionals working in drug development, diagnostics, or personalised medicine
- R&D staff in biotech and pharma companies
- Lab technicians & research assistants involved in molecular biology workflows and genome editing protocols
- Bioinformatics & computational biology professionals interested in CRISPR guide RNA design, off-target analysis, or CRISPR data interpretation
- Science communicators & policy makers interested in the societal, ethical, and regulatory implications of gene editing
- Faculty members & academicians looking to update their knowledge or incorporate CRISPR into teaching or research
- Anyone with a science background interested in knowing about the magic of CRISPR
This course will cover:
Basics of CRISPR-Cas systems
- History and discovery of CRISPR
- Structure and mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9
- Comparison with other genome editing tools (transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs), and zinc-finger nucleases (ZFNs)
CRISPR in research applications
- Gene knockout and knock-in strategies
- CRISPR in functional genomics
- High-throughput screening applications
CRISPR in medicine and diagnostics
- Gene therapy (e.g., sickle cell disease, blindness)
- CRISPR in cancer and infectious disease research
- CRISPR-based diagnostic tools
Ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects
- Ethical considerations (e.g., Germline editing)
- CRISPR governance and global guidelines
- Societal impacts
Where is CRISPR taking us?
Sayed Goda
University of Derby
Sayed K Goda, a biochemistry and drug discovery professor, has a robust academic background. He earned a BSc in Chemistry and an MSc in organic chemistry from Cairo University, Egypt. He then pursued a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Southampton, UK. Recognising the pivotal role of technology management in his field, he obtained an MBA in technology management from the Open University, UK, in 2000. His diverse educational background equips him with a unique perspective and a broad range of skills, making him a valuable asset in the field of biochemistry and drug discovery.
After completing his PhD, Sayed embarked on a leadership journey at the Porton Down establishment in Salisbury, UK, where he served for fourteen years as a senior scientist and a team leader. During that time, he led commercial and medically sensitive research. He employed protein engineering to produce novel commercially and medically important proteins.
In 2002, Sayed's academic prowess and leadership skills led him to a professor position at Cairo University, Egypt. His tenure was marked by transformative contributions, notably the establishment of a new BSc Biotechnology program. He also supervised many successful MSc and PhD degrees.
In 2006, Dr. Goda accepted a professor position at Qatar University, Qatar, where he taught many major courses in biochemistry and biotechnology and successfully obtained many research grants.
In 2012, Sayed's expertise and reputation led him to a senior scientist and Professor position at the Antidoping laboratory in Qatar. He led research in various fields and established a protein engineering laboratory here. His exceptional ability to secure research funds, totalling over two million, for cancer-targeting drug discovery projects. His collaboration with Groningen University, Netherlands, resulted in the successful completion of four Ph. Ds and numerous publications, further solidifying his status as a prolific researcher.
Sayed has years of commercial and medical research experience in a conventional research institute in the UK.
He is also a regular reviewer for many high-impact journals, and he is currently a guest editor for Cancers.
NEW higher discounts for multiple bookings - bring your colleagues to make your training budget go further:
- 30% off the 2nd delegate*
- 40% off the 3rd delegate*
- 50% off the 4th delegate*
Please contact us for pricing if you are interested in booking 5 or more delegates
23 January 2026
Live online
09:30-13:00 UK (London) (UTC+00)
10:30-14:00 Paris (UTC+01)
04:30-08:00 New York (UTC-05)
Course code 16756
- GBP 300 400
- EUR 420 560
- USD 484 640
Until 19 Dec
- 1 day live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
7 July 2026
Live online
09:30-13:00 UK (London) (UTC+01)
10:30-14:00 Paris (UTC+02)
04:30-08:00 New York (UTC-04)
Course code 16763
- GBP 300 400
- EUR 420 560
- USD 484 640
Until 02 Jun
- 1 day live online training
- Browser-based, no download usually required
- See presenters and interact with fellow attendees
- Download documentation and certification of completion
- Fair transfer and cancellation policy
Not ready to book yet?
for 7 days, no obligation
* Early booking discounts may not be combined with other discounts or offers. As such, the discounts for 2nd/3rd/4th delegates are based on the full price; and apply only when booking multiple delegates on the same date.
