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*The 2012 QB3-UCSF Course in Biological Light Microscopy*
*March 26-April 1*
*Genentech Hall, UCSF Mission Bay*
*Directors: Bo Huang and Kurt Thorn*
This course will provide an intensive introduction to the theory and
practice of light microscopy. Register to learn the fundamental
principles and cutting edge techniques required to optimize microscopy
for your research needs.
Experts from the Nikon Imaging Center will give hands-on instruction in
the latest imaging techniques and instruments, including brightfield
contrasting; fluorescence microscopy and probes; confocal microscopy;
TIRF; two-photon, FRAP/FLIP/photoconversion; and super-resolution
microscopy. The course will cover everything from fundamentals like the
physical principles of microscope operation and image formation to
sample preparation and choosing the right imaging modality for your
application.
Laboratory work and lectures will be held at the UCSF Mission Bay
campus. Course tuition is $2,295, including lunch, dinner and
transportation to and from the host hotel daily. Stipends for travel and
hotel accommodations are available.
Attendance limited to 24 students. *Please apply by January 15, 2012.*
Sponsors include QB3, Nikon, Technical Instruments, Agilent,
Photometrics, and Andor; for a full list see
http://nic.ucsf.edu/course/industrial-sponsors/For more information see the course webpage
(
http://nic.ucsf.edu/course/); watch the video
(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDPZUU_jAoY); or contact Kurt Thorn
(
[hidden email] <mailto:
[hidden email]>).
Please forward to anyone who may be interested.
Sincerely,
Kurt Thorn
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