Spring 2010 American Stereology ShortCourse
"Applications of Unbiased Stereology
To Neural Systems"
Friday, March 26, 2010
in Tampa-St.Petersburg, Florida, USA
Learn the principles and practices of unbiased stereology while relaxing in the glorious sunshine and pristine beaches of Southwest Florida.
Since the early 1990s, journal editors and grant reviewers have favored state-of-the-art stereological methods for quantitative analysis of biological structure. This course will train participants in the applications of unbiased stereology to neural systems, all in a collegial, informal atmosphere.
Purpose
To familiarize participants with the theory and practice of modern stereology as applied to neural structure.
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To improve participants' skills in experimental design and critical analysis of quantitative morphometry of neural structure, with emphasis on design-based (unbiased) stereological approaches.
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To provide training in computerized stereology systems and related equipment.
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To maintain an informal environment for fruitful exchange of information between stereologists, neuroscientists, and developers of technology interested in the morphological analysis of tissue sections.
Course Organizer/Instructor
This course is organized by Peter R. Mouton, Ph.D., a neuroscientist, stereologist and the official United States representative for the International Society for Stereology. In 1994 Dr. Mouton established this Stereology Training series at the Department of Pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Since then, his courses have trained thousands of technicians, programmers, postdoctoral fellows, biomedical scientists and laboratory directors from academia, government agencies, and private industry in the principles and practices of unbiased stereology. Dr. Mouton is the Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the Stereology Resource Center, and Professor at the Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida.
Registration Fee
Early registration is $275. After this Feb. 26, regular registration is $325. To register, click here.
Only pre-registration is possible; no on-site registration will be available.
The registration fee covers lectures, an evening reception, and other costs during the meeting. Participants will receive a workbook containing instructional material, practical teaching aids, and up-to-date references. Concepts and exercises will be presented in a progressive manner; therefore, participants should plan to attend all sessions. The registration does not include sleeping accommodations, transportation to/from the workshop, and meals.
Seats for the Stereology ShortCourse will be limited, therefoe early registration is highly recommended. Once this course is filled, a waiting list will be started.
The recommended text to supplement this course is “Principles and Practices of Unbiased Stereology: An Introduction For Bioscientists,” published by The Johns Hopkins University Press.
Payment and Registration
Full payment is required at the time of registration.
Payment options:
Credit cards or Check: Upon registration you will be asked to submit credit card information though a secured PayPal web page, which accepts all major credit cards. You may also pay by check at the PayPal web page. After PayPal processes the payment you will be prompted to print your confirmation and receipt. PLEASE print your receipt at this time.
Refunds: Payments will be refunded in full minus a $25.00 processing fee for any reason until February 29, 2009. After that date, refunds will be made provided the space can be filled from the waiting list.
Accommodations
Information on the hotel and rooms at the discounted rate will be available here as the dates to the course draw near. To reserve these discounted rates, when making your hotel reservation be sure to mention your participation in the Stereology ShortCourse.
Early reservation is highly recommended since the number of rooms at the discounted rate will be limited.
For More Inforamtion
For questions about the course, please contact Ms. Elkins at the SRC.
Ms. Sammie Elkins
Course Coordinator
Stereology Resource Center, Inc.
Ph: 410.643.4901
Email:
sammie@disector.com
Online Short Course registration: http://www.disector.com/workshop
PDF brochure: http://www.disector.com/src-download.htm
Email: workshop@disector.com
Internet: http://www.disector.com
"Good Science Through Good Stereology"
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