8th LFD Workshop in Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Dynamics

October 21–25, 2013 

Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics
University of California, Irvine
Department of Biomedical Engineering
3120 Natural Sciences II
Irvine, CA, 92697-2715, USA

Sponsored by the University of California, Irvine, and Globals Software.

Tentative Dates and Updates

• October 21, 2013: Workshop starts.
• September 20, 2013: Deadline for submitting student award applications.
• April 25, 2013: Online registration opens.

Overview

Once a year the Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics (LFD) organizes an advanced workshop, which outlines the advanced concepts of fluorescence imaging techniques and instrumentation.

The workshop consists of:

• advanced theoretical lectures by LFD scientists and invited speakers.
• computer based training on data analysis and simulations using Globals for Images software.
• hands on laboratory training using the fluorescence microscopy instrumentation of the LFD facility.

The workshop is designed for students who use fluorescence microscopy instrumentation and techniques, as well as for researchers and industrial scientists who intend to extend their knowledge of these fields.

Topics on the agenda:

• Single Point and Scanning Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS)
• Raster Image Correlation Spectroscopy (RICS)
• Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) and Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
• Number and Brightness (N&B)
• Particle Tracking (PT) in three dimensions
• Biosensor design and applications
• Data analysis and simulations using Globals Software for Images and Spectroscopy

For details about the topics refer to the lecture recordings and notes of the previous workshops in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Notes

The laboratory training is limited to 20 participants, whereas enrollment in the lectures and the computer based training is open.

It is recommended that participants have at least a bachelor's degree in the life sciences, physical sciences or engineering before attending this course.

A personal notebook computer with Windows operating system is required for running the data analysis and simulation software, Globals for Images, during the computer based training. Minimum system requirements are: Intel Core 2 CPU, 2 GB RAM, 1 free USB port, Windows 7 Pro 32-bit operating system or compatible. Windows Home editions are not recommended. Administrator rights are required for installing the software.

The main lecture presentations will be recorded (audio and video) and published on this website.

Registration and Payment

Registration fees are:

• $350 for students
• $650 for academia/university researchers
• $1100 for industry/private researchers

The fees include meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and transportation from the Ayres Hotel and Suites Costa Mesa.

The registration and payment process is:

1. Submit the online registration form and print the confirmation page for your records. Please note that this page merely confirms that we have received your registration information; it is not a confirmation of participation in the workshop or the laboratory training.
2. Pay your registration fees by mailing a check or money order, payable to the "UC Regents" and referencing the "LFD Workshop", to the following address. We cannot process payment by credit card or bank transfer.

3. Once we receive your payment, we will send an email confirming your participation in the workshop and laboratory training (if applicable).

Registration Awards for Students

There will be 6 registration waivers for students. The winners will have the opportunity to present their work as a poster during the workshop. Please submit a short abstract of your work (half page) and a support letter from your advisor before September 20, 2013, to:

Accommodation and Directions

As in the previous years, we will try to negotiate special rates with a hotel near the Orange County airport.

Refer to the visitors guide for other lodging options and directions to the LFD.

Contact Information

Contact the LFD front desk for questions and comments regarding the 8th LFD Workshop: