ImmunoEM _Principles & Practice Minicourse
Date: October 23-25, 2019
Location: University of Maryland Baltimore, Electron Microscopy Core Imaging Facility (EMCIF)
Instructor and Demonstrator: : EMCIF Director (Dr. Ru-ching Hsia) and staff
Scope of aims: To promote the knowledge and skills of immunoEM Techniques.
Targeted participants: Individuals who wish to learn immuno Electron Microscopy principles and techniques. The course will perform both post-embedding and pre-embedding immuno labeling techniques manully and also using a robotic platform recently installed in EMCIF. Participants are encouraged to bring their own immunoEM projects. Contact EMCIF to discuss your project prior to the start of the course.
Format: Lecture, demonstration and hands-on practice
Techniques covered: ImmunoEM sample preparation, ImmunoEM-Principles, experimental design and workflow
Instrumentation: High pressure freezer (Leica-Microsystem), mPrep ASP-1000 automated specimen processor (Microscopy Innovations)
Agenda_2019ImmunoEM (Tentative)
Registration Fee: $900
10% Discount for UMB researchers, members of Chesapeake Microscopy Microanalysis Society (CMMS) and returning participants or multiple course registration.
Please indicate discount eligibility on registration form.
Participants: maximum 6
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Registration will be closed when all spaces are filled.
An invoice with payment instruction will be e-mailed to you within five business day upon receipt of registration. Discounts will be reflected on the invoice
A list of nearby hotels that offer a special rate for UMB guests is available upon request, please contact EMCIF.
Payment Method: Registration fee can be paid by check or credit card. Follow the instruction on the invoice.
Inquiry: Email coreimaging@umaryland.edu