Courses
Introduction
Transmission Electron Microscopy Course - Aims and Objectives
Advanced Light Microscopy Course - Aims and Objectives
Introduction
We offer 2 training courses that are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS); a 5 day course in advanced light microscopy methods (36 IBMS points) and a 4 day course in transmission electron microscopy (27 IBMS points). These courses are intended to provide staff, postgraduate students and external users with an understanding of, and practical experience in, a range of imaging techniques. In addition we provide 1-to-1 training for specific instruments, applications and analyses for registered facility users as well as advice on experimental design, image processing and image analysis.
Each IBMS accredited course runs approximately every 6 months. To enquire about a place on any of our courses or to arrange 1-to-1 tuition, please contact Anton Page.
Transmission Electron Microscopy Course - Aims and Objectives
The course is intended to train participants in the understanding and application of transmission electron microscopy (TEM) in the biomedical sciences. Participants are trained in methods of sample preparation, embedding, section cutting and staining using their own samples, the principles and operation of the TEM and presentation of images (including electronic presentation). In addition, participants will acquire the skills to analyse and present data, and be aware of the role, importance and relevance of TEM in biological research.
TEM Course Synopsis 
TEM Course Sample Timetable
Next Course Dates: 10-13 January 2011, sometime in April/May 2011
Advanced Light Microscopy Course - Aims and Objectives
The course is intended to train participants in the understanding and application of advanced techniques in light microscopy (LM) in the biomedical sciences. Participants will be given theoretical and practical training in a variety of LM imaging techniques including brightfield, phase contrast interference contrast , polarising, fluorescence, time lapse and confocal microscopy and will then acquire a portfolio of images from a range of microscopes using both pre-prepared specimens and ones that they prepare themselves. In addition, participants will acquire the skills in analysing, processing and presenting still and video LM data, and be aware of the role, importance and relevance of light microscopy in biological research.
By the end of the course participants should:
- understand how basic microscopy principles apply to various types of light microscope together with the advantages and limitations.
- understand fluorescent labeling procedures and how to adapt them for particular applications.
- have hands on experience of the range of light microscopes in the Biomedical Imaging Unit.
- be able to acquire multi-channel images on the confocal microscopes.
- understand the concepts of some of the advanced techniques in confocal microscopy.
- be able to set up and acquire time lapse movies.
- be able to store and retrieve digital microscope images from a secure university server.
- understand basic image enhancement and processing procedures.
- prepare images and movies for power-point presentation
ALM Course Synopsis
ALM Course Sample Timetable
Next Course Dates: sometime in May/June 2011, December 2011
