Since the beginning of 20th century, microscopy techniques have become an indispensable tool for neuroscience researchers. Microscopy allows visualization of the large areas of tissue at cellular and subcellular levels down to nanometer resolution. During our comprehensive course you will be introduced to several widely used microscopy techniques. The course consists of three modules. Each module will have an introductory lecture followed by the lab demonstration on two different microscope setups:
- May 24th / 09:00 - 12:00
Module "Super-resolution imaging techniques"
Carl Ludwig Institute of Physiology- STimulated Emission Depletion microscopy (STED)
- direct STochastic Optical Reconstruction Microscopy (dSTORM)
Lecture and demonstrations will be done by research groups of Prof. Dr. Stefan Hallermann, CLI, Medical Faculty and Prof. Dr. Robert Kittel, Institute of Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences. -
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May 25th / 09:00 - 12:00
Module "Microscopic imaging in neuroscience"
Paul Flechsig Institute - Center of Neuropathology and Brain Research
- Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM)
- Light Sheet Fluorescence Microscopy (LSFM)
Lecture and demonstrations will be done by research groups of Prof. Dr. Dr. Markus Morawski, PFI, Medical Faculty, Prof. Dr. Ruth Stassart, PFI, Medical Faculty, and Dr. Robert Fledrich, Institute of Anatomy & PFI, Medical Faculty. -
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May 25th / 13:00 - 16:00
Module "Electron Microscopy"
Paul Flechsig Institute - Center of Neuropathology and Brain Research & Institute of Anatomy
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
Lecture and demonstrations will be done by research groups of Prof. Dr. Ruth Stassart, PFI, Medical Faculty and PD Dr. Martin Krüger, Institute of Anatomy, Medical Faculty.
The course is limited to 10 participants. To apply, please send a short motivation statement citing reasons for attending the course by 28th of April. Please state if you are interested in only one (or two) module(s), so we could try to accomodate as many interested participants as possible.
