High-Throughput Automation in a Tree Disease Research Lab - A Molecular Technician's Journey

This webinar explores the journey of a molecular technician adapting high-throughput automation techniques for tree disease research. Join Sienna Borden, a Plant Science graduate from the University of Florida working at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, as she shares her experience developing solutions for processing recalcitrant plant tissues. Learn how to implement streamlined workflows from lysis to PCR detection, adapt existing chemistry for challenging woody plant samples, and increase accessibility to open-platform automation methods for specialized research applications. Discover practical approaches to handling the increasing sample volumes associated with economically significant tree diseases that require molecular detection, moving beyond traditional column-based manual DNA extraction methods. This presentation offers valuable insights for researchers working with plant pathogens, particularly those facing similar challenges with woody plant materials and high sample throughput requirements.