Workshop

 

9th Charleston Workshop on

LIGHT MICROSCOPY FOR THE BIOSCIENCES (LMB)

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)

June 1 through 6, 2025

    The 9th 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, Professor and GSK Distinguished Endowed Chair. Students will receive 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; digital cameras; contrast enhancement by image processing; principles of fluorescence and fluorescence microscopy; fluorescent probes, including fluorescent proteins; fluorescence resonance energy transfer; light-sheet imaging; confocal and multiphoton microscopy; and stimulated emission depletion (STED) super-resolution microscopy. Commercial faculty representing leading microscope manufacturers will make available for students’ use the latest advanced instrumentation for light microscopy, image detection and computerized image analysis. Dr. Ivan Robert Nabi from the University of British Columbia will be the keynote speaker and will give talks on “Using Stimulated Emission Depletion (STED) Microscopy” and “AI-based Analysis of Super-Resolution Microscopy”. The LMB Workshop is designed for doctoral level scientists, pre-doctoral students, and high-level technical personnel. No prior experience is required. Students are encouraged to bring their own specimens for analysis.

Course fee: $750 (limited scholarships are available)

    The workshop qualifies for 1 course credit as DDBS 722, Light Microscopy for the Biosciences for students registered with the College of Graduate Studies.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

    To apply, fill out the registration form and send a curriculum vitae to Dr. Li Li (lilili@musc.edu). Because the Workshop 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 25, 2025.

 

For further information contact: 

Li Li, Ph.D. (Manager, MUSC Cell & Molecular Imaging Core)

70 President Street, MSC 139, Charleston, SC 29425

lilili@musc.edu

 

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