EMBO course on 3D Developmental Imaging

[Nuno Moreno]

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EMBO practical course on 3D
Developmental Imaging at the IGC-Oeiras Portugal during June 23rd-July 1st.

This 8 day practical course is aimed at young researchers in the
Developmental Biology research field, interested in answering specific
questions that require observation of cell movement and tissue
morphogenesis in whole embryos, which are particularly difficult using
conventional optical microscopy techniques.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and test
state-of-the-art techniques/protocols for imaging whole embryos (both
fixed and live), and are expected to apply the techniques to their
experimental model of choice, obtain high quality 3D images, learn to
manage, process and analyse multi-dimensional data-sets, and learn
strategies for publishing 3D images/movies.

For more details visit the website: http://cwp.embo.org/pc08-07

See poster attached, and if possible print and post the "print version"!

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Nuno Moreno
Cell Imaging Unit
Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
http://uic.igc.gulbekian.pt
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[Tony Collins-4]

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We have a vacancy for a research assistant at McMaster Biophotonics Facility - see below for details. I would very much appreciate it if you could alert suitable candidates.

Kindest Regards,

Tony
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A Research Technician is required to assist in the management of the day-to-day activities of the McMaster Biophotonics Facility. The Facility is an integrated suite of state-of-the-art fluorimety, microscopy, cytometry and high-content screening systems serving McMaster University and Southern Ontario. The incumbent will help in the day-to-day operations of the Facility and the Facility's High Content Screening systems. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Manager and Director of the McMaster Biophotonics Facility. Duties include: Supporting trained users of the Facility's three confocal microscopes (MP Leica TCS SP5, Yokogawa-based spinning disk, Evotec Insight) and two wide-field microscopes; Responsible for the routine administration of the Facility; Assist in the organization of workshops at the Facility; Operation and support for users of the Facility's two PTI steady state fluorimeters, ISS frequency domain lifetime fluorimeter, Tecan Safire monochromator based fluorescence plate reader, Envision filter based fluorescence plate reader and Janus liquid handler; Maintenance, calibration, programming and upgrading instruments in the Facility as directed. The incumbent must have demonstrated experience and knowledge in transmitted light and confocal microscopy including skill in individual support to personnel on the use and applications of confocal and fluorescence microscopes. The ability to organize and conduct imaging workshops, and to work effectively with researchers with diverse goals is essential. Experience in fluorescence spectroscopy, high content screening and image processing and analysis would be an asset, as well as experience in cell culture and molecular biology. Applicants must possess a minimum BSc degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics or medical engineering and appropriate experience.



Tony J. Collins, Ph.D.
McMaster Biophotonics Facility
Dept. Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences HSC 4H21A
McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, L8N 3Z5
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