1-Day Stereology Short Course in Unbiased Stereology
Monday, April 25, 2005
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Course Organizer: Peter R. Mouton, Ph.D., Director of the Stereology Resource Center (SRC) and single author of “Principles and Practices of Unbiased Stereology: An Introduction For Bioscientists,” published by The Johns Hopkins University Press in 2002.

Co-organizer: Professor William T. Greenough, Beckman Institute NeuroTech Group and the University of Illinois, Urb ana, Illinois.

Early: $150.00, on or before April 1, 2005
Late: $175.00, after April 1, 2005

Registration includes lectures, instructional materials, and an informal light food/drink reception at The Whitehall Hotel after the course.

Early registration is encouraged and space will be limited. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first served basis. A waiting list will be started after the available spaces are filled. Please read our cancellation policy>>

BACKGROUND

On Tuesday, April 25, 2005, Drs. Peter R. Mouton of the Stereology Resource Center and William T. Greenough of the Beckman Institute and University of Illinois will present a one-day Short Course in Unbiased Stereology at the Whitehall Hotel in Chicago, Illinois.

During the past 15 years, unbiased stereology has become the state-of-the-art methodology for morphometric analysis of biological tissue in the neurosciences, psychology, toxicology, and pathology.

This short course provides an abbreviated version of the 3-4 day International Fall Stereology Workshop taught annually since 1995 in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Society For Neurosciences.

Established in 1994 by Stereology Resource Center in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, these short courses and workshops have trained over 500 scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate/undergraduate students in the principles and practices of modern stereology.

PROGRAM GOALS

• To familiarize participants with the theory and practice of modern stereology as applied to neural structure.
  
• To improve participants' skills in experimental design and critical analysis of quantitative morphometry of neural structure, with emphasis on design-based (unbiased) approaches.
  
• To demonstrate cutting-edge computerized approaches to design-based stereology.

SHORT COURSE PROGRAM

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Whitehall Hotel
A landmark destination in Chicago, The Whitehall Hotel has undergone meticulous restoration to its original splendor, earning rave reviews as "one of the eight great small hotels of the U.S." according to Fortune Magazine.

The SRC has arranged special discounted rates for sleeping rooms at the Whitehall Hotel for registered participants of the Stereology Short Course.

In harmony with the Whitehall’s old world charm, the hotel provides such modern conveniences as a fitness center and 24-hour room service. In-room features include three multi-line telephones with voicemail, personal computer capabilities, and a fax machine. Outside you'll find an ideal location in the heart of the Gold Coast, nestled amid the Magnificent Mile's shops, restaurants, theaters, entertainment, and the business district.

HOTEL AMENITIES, SERVICES, AND BENEFITS

• Concierge service
• Valet parking
• 24-hour security
• 24-hour room service
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Overnight shoeshine
• Full complement of luxury bath amenities
• Complimentary turndown service
• Same day or overnight valet laundry
• Bell staff and door attendants
• Complimentary morning newspaper

Whitehall Hotel Information

• Phone: (312) 944-6300. Outside Chicagoland, call toll-free (800) 948-4255.
• Fax (312) 944-8552