This invitation is for participants to join a five day training workshop on qPCR molecular methods for  HAB species identification and quantification from the 13th – 17th October in Punta Arenas, Chile.  This workshop is aimed at giving participants a theoretical understanding and practical application of  real time quantitative PCR and its applications in harmful algal bloom (HAB) monitoring. The course  includes presentations, discussions, and practical hands-on demonstrations which covers all aspects  of qPCR assay development, implementation and application, from designing and validating qPCR  assays for the detection of target DNA from field and culture samples, and including data  analysis/result…