Molecular Diagnostics Practicum
Application of Molecular Techniques in the Clinical Laboratory
Practicum Course Schedule
One course is held every other month. Additional course is possible upon request. Schedule is subject to change from session to session.
2023 Practicum Dates
1/9 - 1/20
2/13 - 2/24
3/13 - 3/24
4/10 - 4/21
5/1 - 5/12
6/5 - 6/16
7/10 - 7/21
8/7 - 8/18
9/5 - 9/15
10/9 - 10/20
11/6 - 11/17
12/4 - 12/15
Contact Information/Special Accomodations:
Guoyan Gao, M.S.
Practicum Coordinator
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Office: (804) 628-2578
Fax: (804) 827-4738
Email: Guoyan.Gao@vcuhealth.org
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, ethnic origin, or disability.
Practicum Registration & Application
The fee for this two week Practicum is $2,700.00 (US Funds). Payment may be made with check, credit card, or purchase order. Please register as early as possible so we can guarantee your first choice. The application must be received 21 days prior to the start of the session for which you are registering.
The registration fee, less 10%, will be refunded for cancellations received in writing, postmarked or faxed less than 14 days prior to the beginning of the practicum session.
Enrollment is limited to two participants per session. Please make checks payable to Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University.
Leadership and Contacts
Chair of Molecular Diagnostics Division: Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez, PhD

Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez, PhD
Chair, Division of Molecular Diagnostics

Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez, PhD
Chair, Division of Molecular Diagnostics
Pathology
Professor of Pathology; Chair of Molecular Diagnostics Division
Phone: (804) 828-9564
Fax: (804) 825-4738

Colleen Jackson-Cook, PhD
Molecular Cytogenetics

Colleen Jackson-Cook, PhD
Molecular Cytogenetics
Pathology
Professor of Pathology;
Director of the Cytogenetic Diagnostics Laboratory
Phone: (804) 628-2992
Fax: (804) 828-4242

Scott Turner, PhD
Molecular Diagnostics

Scott Turner, PhD
Molecular Diagnostics
Pathology
Assistant Professor of Pathology;
Assistant Director of Molecular Diagnostics
Phone: (804) 828-9564
Fax: (804) 827-4738
Email: Scott.Turner@vcuhealth.org

Elizabeth Barrie, PhD
Molecular Diagnostics

Elizabeth Barrie, PhD
Molecular Diagnostics
Pathology
Associate Director of Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics;
Assistant Professor
Phone: (804) 628-3662