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 1, 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
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