Third
Charleston Workshop on
LIGHT
MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB)
Medical
University of South Carolina
June 6-11,
2010
The Third Charleston Workshop on LIGHT
MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB) will provide 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 students use of 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:
$650.00
Application
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Principal
Instructors:
John
J. Lemasters, M.D., Ph.D., Organizer
P.
Darwin Bell, Ph.D.
Anna-Liisa Nieminen, Ph.D.
Venkat
K. 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, 2010.
For
further information and 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, MSC 140
Charleston, SC 29425
Telephone (843) 792- 3530, FAX
(843) 792-1617
E-mail: [hidden email]
Or visit http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/ccdir/events/workshop2010.htm
Best,
Venkat
Venkat
Ramshesh, PhD
Bioengineer/Facility
Manager
Cell
and Molecular Imaging Core
Hollings
Cancer Center and Center for Cell Death, Injury and Regeneration,
Medical
University of South Carolina
QE302
280
Calhoun Street, MSC 140
Charleston,
SC 29425
Ph:
843-792-3530
Fax:
843-792-8436
E-mail:
[hidden email]
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