Time-Resolved Microscopy Course

Scope

Our course provides an in-depth introduction to the world of time-resolved fluorescence microscopy with a focus on life science applications. It will be held as a fully online event, including theoretical as well as practical sessions, discussions and networking in an interactive format. The course combines a series of lectures by experts in the field with practical sessions on systems from the market-leading companies Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss, and PicoQuant.

The number of participants is limited to 50 and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.

Who should attend?

The content is geared towards both novice researchers as well as those having some previous experience with time-resolved methods and applications.

Why should you attend?

Join our event to:

Learn the principles behind time-resolved fluorescence microscopy
Get to know powerful applications that will help advance your research
Understand how time-resolved data is acquired and analyzed
Interact directly with experts to discuss your research and foster collaborations
See confocal microscopes from various companies live in action
Talk to and socialize with your fellow scientists

And all of this from the safety and comfort of your home.

Which topics are covered?

Attending the lectures and practical sessions will provide you with a better understanding of the following topics:

Instrumentation and data analysis
Correlation spectroscopy methods: FCS, FCCS, FLCS, ...
Imaging methods: FLIM, rapidFLIM, FRET, FLIM-FRET, ...
Single molecule microscopy

Practical sessions

Confocal microscopes from Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss, and PicoQuant will be used during the practical sessions. On each day we will perform a live demonstration on one of the systems that focuses on a special topic (see schedule). This will give everyone a chance to familiarize themselves with all featured instruments and techniques and ask live questions during these sessions!

Important dates

Deadline for early bird registration: December 31, 2020
Final deadline for course registration: January 31, 2021

Contact

Course coordinator: Marta Kolonko

Tel: +49-30-1208820-87
Fax: +49-30-128820-90
Email: trfcourse@picoquant.com

Please note: schedule and content of this event are subject to change without notice.

Course instructors

Alessandro Esposito
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Michael Ebner
Leibniz Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie, Berlin, Germany
Jelle Hendrix
Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt, Belgium

Stefanie Weidtkamp-Peters
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany
Olaf Schulz
PicoQuant GmbH, Berlin, Germany

Schedule (as of November 10, 2020. Subject to changes)

Note: All times given here refer to the local time in Berlin (UTC+1)

Tuesday, March 2	Wednesday, March 3	Thursday, March 4	Friday, March 5
9:30 Opening remarks and technical warm-up	9:50 Welcome	9:50 Welcome	9:50 Welcome
10:00 Introduction to FLIM Olaf Schulz, Berlin, Germany	10:00 Introduction to FCS Olaf Schulz, Berlin, Germany	10:00 Title to be announced *External speaker 1*	10:00 Title to be announced *External speaker 3*
10:45 Q&A session with speaker	10:45 Q&A session with speaker	10:45 Q&A session with speaker	10:45 Q&A session with speaker
11:00 Break	11:00 Break	11:00 Break	11:00 Break
11:30 Introduction to FLIM/FRET Olaf Schulz, Berlin, Germany	11:30 Introduction to FLCS, Single Molecule Microscopy Olaf Schulz, Berlin, Germany	11:30 Title to be announced *External speaker 2*	11:30 Title to be announced *External speaker 4*
12:15 Q&A session with speaker	12:15 Q&A session with speaker	12:15 Q&A session with speaker	12:15 Q&A session with speaker
12:30 Break	12:30 Break	12:30 Break	12:30 Break
14:00 Practical session: FLIM basics Nikon	14:00 Practical session: FCS/SMD Basics MicroTime 200, PicoQuant	14:00 Practical session: Advanced FCS Zeiss	14:00 Practical session: Advanced FLIM/FRET Olympus
16:00 Open discussion	16:00 Open discussion	16:00 Open discussion	16:00 Open discussion
16:30 End of day 1	16:30 End of day 2	16:30 End of day 3	16:30 End of course

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Questions about scientific background

Please provide a short answer the following questions, which help us in fine-tuning the course. Thank you.

(1) Do you have any experience with steady-state fluorescence microscopy? What instruments have you used (e.g., manufacturer, model, etc.)?

(2) Do you have experience with time-resolved fluorescence microscopy? What techniques have you used (e.g., FCS, FLIM, FLIM-FRET, etc.)?

(3) What is your particular area of scientific interest?

Course fees

Please select the appropriate pricing group for your institution.

Academic/University (150 € until Dec 31, 200 € after Dec 31) Industry (300 € until Dec 31, 400 € after Dec 31)

Terms and conditions

Yes, I agree to the following terms and conditions:

For payment you can choose between credit card (VISA, Master Card) and bank transfer. Possible bank charges have to be paid by the participant.
A few days after online registration, you will receive an email notification including a PDF file that gives detailed information on the payment procedure.
All payments have to be received within 14 days after date of registration.
We will send an email confirming your participation once we have received your payment. If payment is overdue, your registration will not be processed and considered invalid.
A receipt of payment will be included in our email confirmation of participation.
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing or via email and is valid only with acknowledgment of receipt by PicoQuant GmbH. A refund of registration fees is dependent on the notice given:
- For cancellations made until January 31, 2021, 75 % of the received registration fee will be reimbursed. In case of cancellations after January 31, 2021, 25 % of the registration fee will be reimbursed.
- It is possible to name and send a substitute participant.
Schedule and content of this event is subject to change without notice.
PicoQuant records photographs and video material (including audio) of participants at the events. By registering for a PicoQuant event, you agree that we may include images of yourself (either as a full image or in parts) for promotional purposes in various publications (press releases, promotional activities, event website, etc.). This material may also appear on our internet web page or on related social media pages. If you do not want us to use pictures or video material in which you appear, please inform us in written form.

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I accept the privacy policy of PicoQuant including the following statement:

All the information provided during the registration process will be used by PicoQuant for organizing the event and contacting consented participants exclusively about matters related to the fluorescence course. Any information you provide will not be sold, rented, leased or forwarded to any third party.

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I allow my personal data to be included in a participant list that will be distributed to all participants.

Course fees

The number of participants is limited to 50 and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.

	until December 31, 2020	January 1, 2021 until January 31, 2021
Academic/University	150 €	200 €
Industry and Private Sector	300 €	400 €

Please note the terms and conditions.

For payment you can choose between credit card (Visa, Master Card) and bank transfer. Possible bank charges have to be paid by the participant. Please note that we do not accept checks.
After online registration, you will receive an email notification including a PDF file that includes information on the payment procedure.
All payments have to be received within 14 days after date of registration.
We will send an email confirming your participation once we have received your payment. If payment is overdue, your registration will not be processed and considered invalid.
A receipt of payment will be included in our email confirmation of participation.
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing or via email and is valid only with acknowledgment of receipt by PicoQuant GmbH. A refund of registration fees is dependent on the notice given:
- For cancellations made until January 31, 2021, 75 % of the received registration fee will be reimbursed. In case of cancellations after January 31, 2021, 25 % of the registration fee will be reimbursed.
- It is possible to name and send a substitute participant..
Schedule and content of this event is subject to change without notice.
PicoQuant records photographs and video material (including audio) of participants at the events. By registering for a PicoQuant event, you agree that we may include images of yourself (either as a full image or in parts) for promotional purposes in various publications (press releases, promotional activities, event website, etc.). This material may also appear on our internet web page or on related social media pages. If you do not want us to use pictures or video material in which you appear, please inform us in written form.