1-Day Stereology Short Course in Unbiased Stereology
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Houston, Texas, 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/Special Guest Lecturer: Dr. Keith A. Young, Neuropsychiatry Research Program, Texas A & M University, Temple, Texas.

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 Magnolia 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, May 3, 2005, Dr. Peter R. Mouton of the Stereology Resource Center (http://www.disector.com) and Dr. Keith A. Young, of Texas A&M University will present a one-day Short Course in Unbiased Stereology at the Magnolia Hotel in Houston, Texas.

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 Magnolia Hotel
The Magnolia’s architectural blueprint, classic interior design, and wealth of amenities reflect the foundation of Houston.

The SRC has arranged special discounted rates for sleeping rooms at the Magnolia Hotel, starting at $109 per night, for registered participants of the Stereology Short Course.

Conveniently located in downtown Houston near the Texas Medical Center and the entertainment district, The Magnolia Hotel prides itself on nationally registered historic preservation, comfort, hospitality and exemplary service.

HOTEL AMENITIES, SERVICES, AND BENEFITS

• Roof Top Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
• State-of- the-Art -Health Club with 24 hour access
• Coffee Shop on site
• Valet and Self Parking Available (daily charges vary)
• 24-hour Business Center
• Same Day Dry Cleaning Services
• Billiards Room
• Magnolia Club Library
• Local Downtown Town Car Transportation
• 2 Blocks from Theatre District

4 Blocks from Minute Maid Park—Home to the Houston Astros

Magnolia Hotel Information

• Toll-Free Reservations: (888) 915.1110 (US and Canada); outside the US, call (832) 201.7598.
• Reservations Fax: (832) 201.7598
• Main Hotel: (713) 221.0011