Charleston workshop on Light Microscopy for the Biosciences (LMB)

Charleston workshop on Light Microscopy for the Biosciences (LMB)—June 3-8, 2007

The Charleston Workshop on Light Microscopy for the Biosciences (LMB) presents a solid initiation to the concept and practical applications of light microscopy relevant to modern cell and molecular biology. The workshop will offer students hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment designed for optical imaging, digital image processing, and fluorescence and confocal/multiphoton microscopy. Lectures and laboratory exercises 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 florescence and florescence microscopy, ion imaging and florescent probes, florescence resonance energy transfer, and laser scanning confocal and multiphoton microscopy. Instructors include John J. Lemasters, MD, PhD, P. Darwin Bell, PhD, Prakash Kara, PhD, and Peter Komlosi, PhD.

This workshop is intended for doctoral level scientists, advanced pre-doctoral students and high-level technical personnel. Prior microscopy experience is not needed. A tuition fee of $1000 pertains. The deadline for applications was May 1, however inquiries are welcome. Please contact:

Ms. Helena-Middleton Brown
Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
280 Calhoun St., PO Box 250140
MUSC
Charleston, SC 29425
(fax) 843-792-3111
(work) 843-792-1617
middleh@musc.edu

Source: MUSC Broadcast Message, April 20, 2007.