Cryoelectron Microscopy Shortcourse
 
Purdue University is offering an intensive, four-day workshop
in the basics of cryo-electron microscopy.  The course will run
from November 3 through November 6 and will include theoretical
discussions and hands-on  demonstrations in preparing
vitrified samples of biological macromolecules.  Students will also learn
low-dose, phase-contrast imaging procedures and image recording on
both film and CCD cameras.  An introduction to the methods of
image analysis and three-dimensional image reconstruction will
also be given.  For registration information  contact: Susan Umberger,
7136-U, Purdue University, Division of Conferences,
1586 Stewart Center, Room 116, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1586.
Phone: 317-494-7217.  For course content information see the
web site at http://bilbo.bio.purdue.edu/~workshop/ or contact
[log in to unmask]  The workshop fee is $1200 US or
$1350 after September 15 and includes course materials, lunches, a
banquet and lodging.