2nd Announcement: LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB) Workshop

[Ramshesh, Venkat K]

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Second Charleston Workshop on

LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB)

Medical University of South Carolina

May 18-23, 2008

The Second Charleston Workshop on LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES
(LMB) Workshop provides a solid introduction to the concepts and
practical applications of light microscopy relevant to modern cell and
molecular biology. Students will have opportunities for extensive
hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment for optical imaging,
digital image processing, and fluorescence and confocal/multiphoton
microscopy guided by experienced academic and commercial faculty.
Lectures and laboratory exercises will include: optics of image
formation; microscope alignment; phase contrast and differential
interference contrast microscopy; video and digital cameras; contrast
enhancement by analog and digital image processing; principles of
fluorescence and fluorescence microscopy; ion imaging and fluorescent
probes, including green fluorescent protein; fluorescence resonance
energy transfer; and laser scanning confocal and multiphoton microscopy.
A commercial faculty representing leading microscope manufacturers will
make available for student use the latest and most advanced
instrumentation for light microscopy, image detection and computerized
image analysis. The LMB Workshop is designed for doctoral level
scientists, advanced pre-doctoral students and high level technical
personnel. No prior experience with microscopy is required. All students
will benefit from in-depth interaction with instructors. Students are
encouraged to bring their own specimens for analysis.



Tuition: $750.00

Application Deadline: April 1, 2008

Principal Instructors:

John J. Lemasters, M.D., Ph.D., Organizer

P. Darwin Bell, Ph.D.

Prakash Kara, Ph.D.

Margaret Kelly, Ph.D.

Peter Komlosi, Ph.D.

Anna-Liisa Nieminen, Ph.D.

Venkat Ramshesh, Ph.D.


To apply, send a curriculum vita and a brief letter describing your
research interests and reasons for enrolling. Because the course is
expected to be oversubscribed, applicants should inquire as soon as
possible. Please indicate your complete mailing address, telephone/fax
number and email address. Full consideration will be given to
applications received by April 1, 2008.


For further information or to apply, contact:

Venkat K Ramshesh
Medical University of South Carolina
Center for Cell Death, Injury and Regeneration and Hollings Cancer
Center
280 Calhoun Street, PO Box 250140
Charleston, SC 29425
Telephone [phone], FAX [phone]
E-mail: [hidden email]