4th LFD Workshop in Advanced Fluorescence Imaging and Dynamics

October 26–30, 2009 

Laboratory for Fluorescence Dynamics
University of California, Irvine
Department of Biomedical Engineering
3120 Natural Sciences 2 Building
Irvine, CA, 92697-2715, USA

Sponsored by Olympus Inc., ISS Inc., Carl Zeiss Inc., the Cell Migration Consortium, the UCI Center for Complex Biological Systems, and Globals Software.

Deadlines and Updates

• October 29, 2009: Recordings of the main lectures are available.
• October 26, 2009: Workshop started.
• October 22, 2009: Lecture and training notes are available.
• October 9, 2009: Online registration closes.
• October 2, 2009: Tentative agenda is available.
• September 26, 2009: Deadline for submitting student award applications.
• June 8, 2009: 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
• Biosendor 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 and 2008.

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 is required for running the data analysis and simulation software for the computer based training. Minimum system requirements are: Pentium IV CPU, 1 GB RAM, 1 free USB port, Windows XP SP3 32-bit operating system (or compatible). Windows Home editions are not recommended. Administrator rights are required for installing the software.

No internet access will be provided for personal notebook computers.

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

Registration and Payment

Registration fees are:

• $300 for students
• $600 for academia/university researchers
• $1000 for industry/private researchers

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 in a 10 minutes presentation during the workshop. Please submit a short abstract of your work (half page) and a support letter from your advisor before September 26, 2009, to:

Accommodation and Directions

The Atrium Hotel near the Orange County airport has set aside 16 rooms until October 11th at a special rate of US $104 plus tax per night, including breakfast. Refer to the "Advanced Imaging Workshop" when making reservations.

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 4th LFD Workshop: