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UC Berkeley Cryo EM Course

Why take this course?

  • Have a full 6 days to process samples start to finish.
  • Work with leading authorities in cryopreparation methods, immunolabeling techniques, and cellular tomography.
  • Have access to the most recently developed techniques and equipment.
  • Evaluate equipment for possible purchase.
  • Obtain preliminary data for grant applications.
  • Learn the basics of cellular tomography, one of the most exciting new developments in EM.

    • Who should attend?
    This is a course for biological research scientists who already have EM experience, but who want to extend their skills to include techniques that will give them the best available preservation of cell ultrastructure and antigenicity. It is especially suitable for biological EM laboratory managers who can pass on the course information to their staff and users.

    The Course Website:
    As the course details expand, the new information will be posted on the course website at:

    www.marinereef.com

    As it develops by late August, the site will contain the day-by-day schedule of lectures and lab activities, faculty information, a course brochure, and manufacturer information.

    The Faculty *
    Kent McDonald - University. of California, Berkeley
    Helmut Gnaegi - Diatome Ltd.
    Jan Leunissen - Aurion; University of Otago, NZ
    Elaine Humphrey - University of British Columbia
    Eileen O'Toole - University of Colorado, Boulder
    Hong Yi - Emory University
    Paul DeGeorge - Marine Reef Int'l., Inc.
    Johnny Hagen - Technotrade, Int'l.

    More faculty being added...stay tuned!

    The Manufacturers and Equipment *
    LEICA INC.EM PACT 2 high pressure freezer, the new AFS freeze substitution device, plus the new UC6/FC6 cryo-ultramicrotome, the EM IGL automated immunogold labeling system, impact and plunge freezers, cryoworkstations, and knifemakers.
    BAL-TEC HPM 010 high pressure freezer, MED 020 coating device
    TECHNOTRADE, INT'L. U.S. representative for the Wohlwend HPF 01 high pressure freezer.
    EMS & DIATOME specialized diamond knives and trimming tools
    FEI Tecnai 12 cryo transmission EM equipped for automated data collection for tomography.
    AURION Immunogold and related reagents for immunolabeling applications.

    (* Subject to changes, especially to additions of new faculty and vendors that will be made throughout the year)

    Enrollment will be limited to the first 12 paid participants. Application forms and other course information can be downloaded from www.marinereef.com starting in late August. You may also use the Quick Registration Form on the back of this brochure. Register early to ensure a place in the course!

    Tuition for the 6-day course will be $1450.00 US and application forms and payment are due no later than December 1, 2006. Fee includes all lab fees, all lunches, a wine tour and banquet dinner, another group dinner on the Berkeley waterfront and much more! For payment details contact Paul DeGeorge, Marine Reef International, Inc., 351 Old Newport Blvd., Suite 553, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Phone: 949-723-0283; FAX: 949-266-5672; E-mail: pdgeorge@marinereef.com. Visa/MC Accepted.

    Accommodations are not included with the tuition, however, reduced-rate accommodations will be available at the Durant Hotel just one block from campus, and there are other housing options near the Berkeley campus. Book early to ensure better room availability. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Durant Hotel under 'Berkeley Cryo-EM Course.' Call to reserve at (510) 845-8981.