Register now for the 2nd Charleston workshop on Light Microscopy for the Biosciences

Register now for the 2^nd Charleston workshop on Light Microscopy for the Biosciences

The Second Charleston Workshop on LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB) provides a solid introduction to the concepts and practical applications of light microscopy relevant to modern cell and molecular biology. This workshop will be held in the SCCP College of Pharmacy at MUSC May 18-23, 2008.

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.

Representatives of leading microscope manufacturers will make available 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: $750
Application Deadline: April 1, 2007
Principal Instructors: John J. Lemasters, MD, PhD, Organizer; P. Darwin Bell, PhD; Margaret Kelly, PhD; Peter Komlosi, PhD; Anna-Liisa Nieminen, PhD; Venkat Ramshesh, PhD

To apply, send a curriculum vita and a brief letter describing your research interests and reasons for enrolling. Because the course is likely to be oversubscribed, applicants should inquire as soon as possible. Please indicate complete mailing address, telephone/fax number and email address. Full consideration will be given to applications received by April 1, 2007.

For further information or to apply, please contact Ms. Helena Middleton-Brown at 792-3111 or via email at middleh@musc.edu.

Source: MUSC Broadcast message, December 12, 2007.