MMI - Training 2008

1. General Information

MMI will provide training in Microscopy and Imaging for users in the following areas:

general introduction to microscopy, for new users and postgraduates
microscope operator training
advice and supervision for project work
specialised training for advanced microscopy applications
image analysis, quantitation and interpretation

The specific program schedule will be as follows:

i) General Introduction to Microscopy for new postgraduate students. 1-day workshop, compulsory for all new users of MMI Instrumentation

a. Clayton Campus: Wed 26th March 2008, Physiology Seminar Room, Building 13F, Clayton.

b. AMREP: Friday 28th March 2008, for Monash Alfred groups, Baker Heart Research Institute, and Burnet Institute at AMREP Seminar Room, AMREP Education Center

c. Monash Medical Centre: Please attend training on the Clayton Campus on 26th March 2008

ii) Instrument Operator Training: will include a brief theoretical overview coupled with ‘hands on” operator training: (monthly, 2-4 hrs) – Theory sessions will run on 1st Monday of the month, 10am - 12am, in Building 75.

iii) Follow-up Application Training: includes sessions for colocalisation, 3D imaging, deconvolution, live cell imaging, FRAP, FRET, specimen preparation or any other requested areas.

Image analysis: we currently support
basic analysis (would suit most packages)
image analysis using SiS Analysis
3D analysis [Voxblast, AnalySis and Imaris]

v) SEM and TEM training: on demand, and generally 1-on-1, Clayton campus only. Please enquire via microscopy@med.monash.edu.au or call Anna Jenkins on 9902 0877.

General Introduction To Microscopy - Program

1.1 Costs of Training

The fee for registration, training and access to MMI instruments is $250 (Hons students), and $500 (PhD and Staff). This is an annual registration fee, and will cover all further training.