Advanced bio-imaging workshop in September, Sydney - registration funding available

[Anya Salih]

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> Dear colleagues,
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> You are invited to attend the 1st Advanced Bio-Imaging Workshop at the Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility (CBIF) of the University of Western Sydney (Hawkesbury campus) on 8-12 September, 2008.
> Apologies for cross posting.
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> In a series of lectures and training sessions, learn how to explore molecular processes of live cells and explain the interactions of genes and proteins involved in plant and mammalian tissues, growth, cancer and other diseases. The UWS Bio-Imaging Forum, on 8th of September, followed by workshop lectures during the week, will bring together world class experts and state-of-the-art imaging technology that will take you into the dynamic world of living cells.
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> Participate in the lectures for one day or the whole week (and enjoy the delights of Hawkesbury area in the afternoons) or enrol for the whole workshop for the full day of hands-on training.
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> Good news for students and ECRs! (please, circulate this message)
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> FABLS (Fluorescence Applications in Biotechnology & Life Sciences) Network are providing funding to cover travel and registration cost ($500) of several students and early career researchers (ECRs, full registration cost $495). This funding is limited so be quick to register in order to qualify. Registration information is available at
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> http://www.uws.edu.au/health_science/chs/facilities
> http://www.uws.edu.au/natural_sciences/sns/cbif_workshop_notice
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> There will be a Bio-Imaging Forum at the start of the workshop, on 8th September.
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> 12:00-12:20   FORUM - Opening address: PVC Engagement, Professor Barbara Holland.  
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> 12:20-13:00 Public lecture: Imaging molecules at work in live cells.
> Professor Enrico Gratton -  Heads the Laboratory for  Fluorescence Dynamics of University of California, a world-famous facility for local & international scientists. He specializes in research, theory of fluorescence & design of novel bio-imaging instruments, focusing on protein dynamics. He has authored ~400 publications.
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> 13:00-13:40 Public lecture: Use of fluorescent proteins for in vivo imaging of cancer and for anticancer drug discovery.
> Professor Robert Hoffman - from University of California, San Diego, is the president of AntiCancer Inc, a company specializing in evaluation of cancer & new anti-cancer drugs. He has ~400 publications & pioneered imaging of new targets for cancer drug testing in vivo. Tumour metastasis can now be followed in live animals down to subcellular levels.
> 13:40-14:40 Lunch & bio-imaging displays. Over 20 advanced bio-imaging instruments will be demonstrated at the Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility, Bld. S8.
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> Other invited speakers: (please, see full program for complete list)
> Dr Michelle Digman, Director, Optical Biology Core Facility, University of California, Irvine
> A/Prof. Guy Cox, Electron Microscope Unit, University of Sydney
> Dr Louise Cole, Bosch Institute, University of Sydney
> Dr Ian Harper, Director, Micro Imaging Centre, Monash University
> Prof David Williams,  University of Melbourne
> Dr A. Clayton, Ludwig Cancer Institute of Research
> Stephen Cody, Ludwig Cancer Institute of Research
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> Lectures and hands-on training sessions will include:
> Ø      Advanced live plant and mammalian cell & organelle labeling technologies
> Ø      In vivo imaging of molecular and protein dynamics
> Ø      Cancer imaging in living animals, metastasis and angiogenesis  
> Ø   GFP labels in plant and animal cells
> Ø      Photoactivatable (PA) fluorescent proteins
> Ø      FRET and FRAP techniques and analysis
> Ø      Confocal micro-spectral imaging
> Ø      Confocal Raman spectral imaging
> Ø      Calcium and pH imaging in live cells
> Ø      Multi-Photon Microscopy  
> Ø      Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy  (FLIM)
> Ø      Phasor Approach for FLIM
> Ø      Number and molecular brightness (N&B) analysis for > in vivo protein concentrations and aggregation mapping
> Ø      Fluorescence correlation spectroscopic (FCS) imaging
> Ø      Raster image correlation spectroscopy (RICS)
> Ø      Image Analysis Software (Imaris) for 3D imaging, tracking and quantitative analysis
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> Map of Hawkesbury campus
>  http://future.uws.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/6753/M_Hawkesbury_Campus_Centre_-_South__Legend_P_Rotation_2.pdf
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> Transport:
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> A daily shuttle will be picking up participants from Sydney's Central Station. You can reach the Hawkesbury campus by train (direct to Richmond or East Richmond station, which is 15min walking distance from campus). Driving is 1.30 min from CBD.
> http://www.uws.edu.au/campuses_structure/cas/campuses/hawkesbury
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> Accommodation at low cost is available on the campus (see website for details)
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> Please, contact [hidden email] for any further information.
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> Sincerely yours,
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> Anya Salih
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> Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility (CBIF),
> Building S8, School of Natural Sciences,
> Hawkesbury Campus,
> University of Western Sydney.
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> Mailing address:
> Building S8
> School of Natural Sciences
> Hawkesbury Campus
> University of Western Sydney
> Locked Bag 1797
> Penrith South DC
> NSW 1797 Australia
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