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Dako Training & Workshops

We offer a wide range of on-demand training and workshops to meet specific needs relating to Dako products.

Interpretation Workshop
Immunohistochemistry Training On-Demand
pharmacoDiagnostics™ Interpretation Workshop
pharmacoDiagnostic® Introduction Workshop
pharmacoDiagnostics™ Technical Workshop
Technical Workshop


Training Locations

Booking and Contact

For contact information, additional courses, or other questions, please e-mail us at training.department@agilent.com, or telephone us at (800) 235-5743.

Interpretation Workshop

Workshop Description

Skilled pathologists facilitate this workshop in a forum setting, utilizing both virtual images and microscope slides. Participants are encouraged to bring additional cases from their respective laboratories.

The workshop covers:

  • Detailed instruction in the practical use of pharmacoDiagnostic® assays, interpretative parameters and interactive assessment of provided sample cases

Who should attend:
Clinical pathologists

Length:
One day

Immunohistochemistry Training On-Demand

Workshop Description

This popular course covers the theory and practice of immunohistochemistry.

The workshop covers:

  • Lecture component focuses on principles of pre-treatment, antibody and detection use and basic histology as it relates to quality immunostainingLaboratory sessions cover manual and automated immunostaining, troubleshooting and quality control
  • Regulatory guidelines issued by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) are also covered for US participants

Who should attend:
Basic and intermediate level trained technicians

Length:
Three days

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pharmacoDiagnostics™ Interpretation Workshop

Workshop Description

Skilled pathologists facilitate this workshop in a forum setting, using both virtual images & microscope slides. We also customize courses to meet your special needs.

The workshop covers:

  • There will be a detailed instruction in the practical use of pharmacoDiagnostisc™ assays
  • Interpretive parameters will be described
  • Sample cases will be used for an interactive assessment

Who should attend:
Clinical pathologists

Length:
One day

Location:
Carpinteria, California, or at your site as requested

For courses conducted in our United States facilities, all administered course contact hours are recorded with the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (ASCLS) and Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®).

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pharmacoDiagnostic® Introduction Workshop

Workshop Description

Targeted therapy has created the need for reliable and reproducible assays to aid in the assessment of eligible patients. The intent of personalized medicine requires tests that consistently provide relevant, accurate results. The pharmDx™ family of kits, which include HercepTest™, EGFR pharmDx™, c-Kit pharmDx™, ER/PR pharmDx™, HER2 FISH pharmDx™, and TOP2A FISH pharmDx™, was developed and validated to fulfill this need.

As pharmDx™ results will depend on strict adherence to protocols, workshop participants will be taken step-by-step through the entire assay procedure.

Participants will also be trained on approved scoring methods for achieving results with minimal intra and inter-laboratory variability.

The workshop covers:

  • One pharmDx™ assay is covered per workshop
  • Workshops will focus on either interpretation or technical components

Who should attend:
Laboratory technicians and pathologists

Length:
One day

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pharmacoDiagnostics™ Technical Workshop

Workshop Description

Training includes lecture and laboratory sessions and is designed to enhance the skills of both novices and experts through small classrooms and individual attention. We also customize courses to meet your special needs.

The workshop covers:

  • The biological basis of the test is reveiwed and discussed
  • Test components & procedures are described in detail
  • Laboratory sessions include specific kit(s) of interest

Who should attend:
Immunotechnicians

Length:
One day

Location:
Carpinteria, California, or at your site as requested

For courses conducted in our United States facilities, all administered course contact hours are recorded with the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (ASCLS) and Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.®).

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Technical Workshop

Workshop Description

Includes a lecture on the biology of the assay target and detailed descriptions of test components. Adherence to protocols is strongly emphasized throughout the workshop. Microscope slides are used to demonstrate appropriate results and potential staining artifacts.

The workshop covers:

  • Pharmacodiagnostics overviewReview of kit components and protocols
  • Hands-on laboratory sessions utilizing the Autostainer Link 48, Autostainer Plus or manual staining
  • Troubleshooting

Who should attend:
Immunotechnicians

Length:
One day (immunohistochemistry)
Two days (in situ hybridization)

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Dako Academy Training and Course Locations

Dako Academy has three major training centers that can provide state-of-the-art facilities for advanced customer training, one center in Europe, one in the United States and one in Shanghai. For other locations or on-site training, please contact your Dako Account Manager.

Please note that some training courses may not be available on all locations.

Dako Training Academy Center, USA
Agilent Center of Excellence
5301 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95051-7201, USA
E-mail: training.department@agilent.com
Dako Academy, Europe
Produktionsvej 42
DK-2600 Glostrup, Denmark
E-mail: training-dk@dako.com		 Dako Denmark
Dako Academy, China
Dako Diagnostics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
17F, Citic Plaza
No. 1350 North Sichuan Rd.
E-mail: training@dako.com