    
2008 New York Stereology ShortCourse™
"Applications of Unbiased Stereology
To Neural Systems"
Where: Park Central Hotel, Midtown, New York City, New York
When: August 21, 2008 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Cost: $300.00 (USD) for early registration before May 28, 2008.
Sponsor/Organizer: Stereology Resource Center of Baltimore, MD, USA and Dr. Peter R. Mouton, author of Principles and Practices of Unbiased Stereology: An Introduction For Bioscientists, published by The Johns Hopkins University Press (2002); and official United States representative of the International Society For Stereology.
Established in 1995, the Stereology ShortCourse provides an intensive day-long course in the theoretical and practical applications of unbiased stereology. This training focuses on the quantitative analysis of morphological structure, e.g., numbers of cells, length of fibers or capillaries, and other structures in biological tissue, with emphasis on design-based (unbiased) approaches. Over 1100 scientists, techicians and students have completed the SRC's Stereology Workshops and ShortCourses since inception.
The Stereology ShortCourse is organized and taught by Peter R. Mouton, Ph.D., Director of the Stereology Resource Center and official United States representative of the International Society For Stereology.
In the past two decades, modern stereological techniques have become established as the state-of-the-art methodology for quantification of biological structure. A growing number of journal editors and grant reviewers favor these unbiased sampling and probability-based methods for morphometric analysis of biological tissue, and this trend is expected to continue.
- 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) stereological approaches.
- To provide demonstrations and training in computerized stereology systems and related equipment.
- To establish an informal environment for fruitful exchange of information between stereologists, neuroscientists, and developers of technology interested in the stereological analysis of tissue sections.
The Stereology ShortCourse will include:
- Concise historical overview
- Lectures on the avoidance of stereological and non-stereological bias
- Formal lectures on the applications of modern stereology to neuroscience
- Techniques of systematic-random sampling and optimization for maximum efficiency
- Demonstrations of state-of-the-art computerized technology and stereology-related equipment
- Special Guest Lecture on topics related to neurostereology
All participants will receive a CD containing PowerPoint slides, along with PDF reprints of relevant publications, and other information presented during the Stereology ShortCourse™.
The Stereology ShortCourse™ has been designed for students and scientists with an interest in unbiased stereology, including technicians and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, independent investigators, program directors, and peer-reviewers of grants and manuscripts. No prerequisites exist for this introductory course beyond basic college-level mathematics and statistics.
Participants with prior practical and/or workshop experience in stereology or image analysis will benefit from a review of cutting-edge approaches, efficient study designs, recent advances in the field, and demonstrations of state-of-the-art computerized stereology systems. Manual, computerized, and automated approaches for morphometric analysis of biological tissue, with particularly emphasis on stereological approaches, will be discussed and demonstrated during this course.
Early Registration: $300.00 USD, on or before June 21 , 2008.
Regular Registration: $350.00 USD, after June 21 , 2008.
Since limitations exist on seats in the course and discounted rooms at the hotel, early registration is strongly encouraged; once the course is filled, a waiting list will be started.
Recommended Course Text "Principles and Practices of Unbiased Stereology: An Introduction For Bioscientists" (2002). Copies of this text will not be available at the course, but can be ordered directly from the publisher, The Johns Hopkins University Press at a 20% discount.
At the time of registration, full payment is required through a secure PayPal website (note: you do not need to be registered with PayPal to pay by credit card or check through this website). Due to extensive preparation of materials required for this course, only pre-registration will be accepted; on-site registration will not be available.
Credit cards or Check: Upon registration you will be asked to submit credit card information though a secured PayPal web page, which also acepts payment by check. After PayPal processes the payment you will be prompted to print your confirmation and receipt. PLEASE print your receipt at this time.
Purchase orders will not be accepted (check or credit card only). If you have any questions, need additional information, or wish to make special institutional payment arrangements for multiple registrations from the same institution, please contact the Course Coordinator (see below)
Payments will be refunded in full, minus a $25.00 processing fee, for any reason until July 21, 2008; after that date, refunds will be made provided the space can be filled from the waiting list.
Park Central Hotel
870 Seventh Avenue at 56th Street
New York, NY 10019-4038
800.346.1359
212.247.8000
The Stereology ShortCourse will be at the Park Central Hote in the Midtown district of New York City, across the street from Carnegie Hall, a few steps from the Museum of Modern Art, around the block from Rockefeller Center, close to Central Park, Times Square, and shopping on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue.
Delight in the ever-changing streetscape at Café New York, our bistro-style restaurant, where ceiling-to-floor windows provide an elegant sidewalk-café atmosphere. From our private health club to state-of-the-art business facilities, you'll enjoy the wealth of amenities at this Midtown hotel including:
- Café New York, our bistro-style restaurant, featuring a renowned New York chef
- Lobby Lounge, providing a comfortable setting for cocktails and appetizers
- 15,000 total square feet of event space, for meetings, exhibits and special occasions
- State-of-the-art business center, featuring a variety of professional services
- Private health club, including treadmills, bikes, free weights, and weight machines
- 32" flat-screen TV's, available in each room
Near the subway, is conveniently located right above the 57th Street subway stop, providing easy access to the N, Q, R,W lines, and within 5 blocks of several other routes.
To book sleeping rooms please call the hotel (800.346.1359; 212.247.8000) or reserve on-line at: http://www.parkcentralny.com/location/location.cfm
For information about the Stereology ShortCourse, contact
Ms. Sammie Elkins
Course Coordinator, SRC, Inc.
410.643.4901; sammie@disector.com
Online registration: http://www.disector.com/workshop
PDF brochure: http://www.disector.com/src-download.htm
Email: workshop@disector.com
Internet: http://www.disector.com
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