The UBC 3D Live-cell Course is organized by Prof. James Pawley, (University of Wisconsin-Madison) in association with the Departments of Pharmacology and Physiology and the Brain Research Centre, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Applicants must complete a brief, on-line questionnaire to assess knowledge level, field of interest and proposed personal, live-cell, project. (But don't let the Personal Project aspect put you off: if you plan to use 3D microscopy on living cells, we can usually find a way to make it work. Many lab managers take the course. as do those looking for "extended, hands-on, demos" on the latest instruments.)
Enrollment will be limited to about 32 participants (exact number depends on number of 3D Systems available). Selection will be made on the basis of background and perceived need. Those without previous LM experience will be provided with access to basic texts to read before the course begins.
The Course itself is presented in three parts: 2D (the first 5 days), 3D (the next 5 days) and Summary (the last day and a half). The first two sections are separated by the Manufacturer's Reception and the last two, (almost) divided by the Beach Party. After a one day break, the Live-Cell Course is followed by a 3-day workshop on 3D Image Processing (3D IP), June 23-25.