Charleston Light Microscopy Workshop - June 2023 (Charleston, SC)

The 8th 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 under the direction of Dr. John J. Lemasters. Students will have opportunities for extensive hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment for optical imaging, digital image processing and deconvolution, fluorescence microscopy, confocal/multiphoton microscopy, and super-resolution 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 fluorescent proteins; fluorescence resonance energy transfer; light-sheet imaging; laser scanning confocal and multiphoton microscopy; and super-resolution microscopy. 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. LMB is designed for doctoral level scientists, 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.

Location: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
Dates: June 11-16, 2023
Course fee: $650.00
Application Deadline: April 25, 2023.
Contact: Li Li, Ph.D., Manager, Cell & Molecular Imaging, 70 President Street, MSC 139, Charleston, SC 29425; E-mail: lilili@musc.edu; Tel: (765) 430-8896.