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Second Charleston Workshop on
LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB)
Medical University of South Carolina
May 18-23, 2008

The Second Charleston Workshop on LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES 
(LMB) Workshop provides 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 student use 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: $750.00
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008
Principal Instructors:
John J. Lemasters, M.D., Ph.D., Organizer
P. Darwin Bell, Ph.D.
Margaret Kelly, Ph.D.
Peter Komlosi, Ph.D.
Anna-Liisa Nieminen, Ph.D.
Venkat 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, 2008.

For further information or 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, PO Box 250140
Charleston, SC 29425
Telephone (843) 792- 3530, FAX (843) 792-1617
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