Scientific Organisers: Peter O'Toole (University of York) and Alex Sossick (University of Cambridge)

This is an intensive course equipped to give you the basic knowledge to enable you to run a core facility effectively. There will be tips and tricks throughout from experienced experts in the area. It is geared towards all levels, from those experienced in running a core lab to those looking to move in to this field as a career.  The course will cover everything needed to set up and develop a core lab, this will include:
 

• Managing staff (grades, performance reviews, example track records),
• Finance (Charging, Budgets and Forecasting),
• Booking (auditing and billing),
• Training and recording (T&C’s, records, small group, one-to-one etc),
• QA (monitoring/logging/frequency),
• Managing User Expectations,  
• How to Win Funds and much more!

Run over two days, many elements will be interactive and with plenty of discussion time. The course tutors represent light microscopy, electron microscopy, flow cytometry and general core facilities with an oversight that includes Proteomics, Metabolomics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Interactions/Biophysics, Protein Production.

This will be a two day course for a maximum of 20 facility managers.

Please note, this course is now fully booked. To be added to the waiting list, please email Kate Jermey.

Provisional Programme

Please note this programme is a draft and times may still be subject to change.

Invited Speakers

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  Dr Peter O'Toole

  RMS Vice President

  University of York
  Peter heads the Imaging and Cytometry Labs within the Technology Facility at the University of York which includes an array of confocal microscopes, flow cytometers and electron microscopes. Peter gained his PhD in the Cell Biophysics Laboratory at the University of Essex and has been involved in many aspects of fluorescence imaging. Research is currently focused on both technology and method development of novel probes and imaging modalities. 

  Peter has ongoing collaborations with many leading microscopy and cytometry companies and his group also provides research support to many academics and commercial organisations. Peter is also heavily involved with teaching microscopy and flow cytometry which includes organising and teaching on both the RMS Light Microscopy Summer School and the RMS Practical Flow Cytometry courses.

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  Dr Alex Sossick

  University of Cambridge
  Alex heads the Imaging Facility at the Gurdon Institute, which includes a variety of microscopy techniques including confocal, high throughput and deconvolution. He is keen to raise the level of microscopy understanding and application, and runs and takes part in various microscopy courses.

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  Joanne Marrison

  University of York

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  Mr Derek Davies

  Flow Cytometry Section Vice Chair

  The Francis Crick Institute
  Derek is the National Science Technology Platform (STP) Training Lead at the Francis Crick Institute in London where his role is to develop Educational and Training courses to support Biomedical Research in the UK and beyond. He co-organises the section’s annual flow cytometry course at the University of York and is active in promotion of cytometry via focussed meetings and other courses. He is one of the principal organisers of the flowcytometryUK biennial meeting and also the Advances in Cytometry Meeting. Derek is particularly keen to promote cytometry education within the UK and beyond.

Delegate Information

Registration 

This event is now FULLY BOOKED. To be added to a waiting list, please contact Kate Jermey.

RMS Member Registration Rate, including accommodation: £545

Non-Member Registration Rate, including accommodation: £585

Included in your registration is the following;

• One nights' en-suite, bed and breakfast accommodation
• Transport each day to and from the University
• A buffet lunch on both days
• Tea/coffee and biscuits
• An evening meal on the Monday night

Admittance to this event is for registered and authorised attendees. Unfortunately we cannot permit access to visitors or allow non-registered persons to enter the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the RMS contact for this event.

Bursaries

The course is endorsed by the CTLS (Core Technologies for Life Sciences) international association.

Three bursaries (500 euros each) will be available for non UK CTLS member participants.

To apply for these bursaries and to obtain more information about CTLS, please write to [email protected]

Venue for the Course

The Facility Managers Training Course takes place within the Biology Department of the University of York. The Biology department is situated on Wentworth Way. 
The full address is:

Department of Biology
University of York
Wentworth Way
York
YO10 5DD

For more information on the University, please visit www.york.ac.uk

Sponsors

If you would like to sponsor this course, please contact Kate Jermey.

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  2BScientific

  Find out more about 2BScientific
  www.2bscientific.com

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  Nikon UK Ltd

  Nikon Instruments is a leading manufacturer in light microscopy and metrology solutions. With over 100 years’ experience in optical design and a strong core technology group, Nikon has become a truly iconic brand for all types of imaging.

  Nikon’s philosophy is to meet needs and exceed expectations. We specialise in the development of optical products, building an unbeatable reputation for lens technology and precision optics. We pride ourselves on providing high contrast, high definition, and aberration free images.

  Find out more about Nikon UK Ltd
  www.nikon.co.uk and www.microscope.healthcare.nikon.com

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  Phasefocus

  Phasefocus is changing what is possible to measure using live cell assays; uncover the subtle differences in cell behaviour that were previously hidden. 

  Livecyte, our flagship product, delivers an unprecedented level of single-cell data from live cells. High-contrast label-free videos, correlative fluorescence and powerful image analysis algorithms result in high-content timelapse outputs from standard 96-well plate assays. 

  Phasefocus' products are based on patented and award-winning computational imaging technology, called ptychography. From automated characterisation of live cell behaviour, to world-record-setting electron microscopy, Phasefocus is enabling advances in many diverse areas of scientific research.

  Find out more about Phase Focus
  www.phasefocus.com

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  TESCAN-UK Ltd

  Formed in the autumn of 2013, is a subsidiary company of TESCAN ORSAY HOLDING, the global supplier of scanning microscopes and focused ion beam systems. TESCAN-UK Managing Director, Ray Codd established the sales, service and applications facility in the UK in order to bring the TESCAN range of high quality and reliable products to customers across the UK and Ireland. TESCAN Products include, Scanning Electron Microscopes, Focused Ion Beam systems, Holographic Miscroscopes, accessories and software for Materials, Life Science, Semiconductor, Research, Medical and Industrial applications.

  Find out more about TESCAN-UK Ltd
  www.tescan-uk.com