This 2 day annual confocal course utilises many different sample types and fluorescent probes (DNA stains, classic antibody labels and fluorescent proteins) which are chosen to best demonstrate particular problems and techniques.
Focus is always on the techniques they enable and the problems they generate, which will be applicable to any sample types. The 2-days consist of short tutorials followed by hands-on practice.

Day 1 takes participants through the basic principles of confocal microscopy and then trains through hands-on practice how to configure and image multicolour, multidimensional samples using a confocal microscope.

Day 2 builds on the experiences of day 1 and enables participants to try FRAP and spectral profiling. 

Programme

Delegate Information

Venue for the course
Getting the Most from you Confocal 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 the www.york.ac.uk

Transport to the venue 
If you are flying to the UK, we recommend that you travel to Manchester International Airport and then travel by train to York. This is further, but is more convenient than travelling from Leeds Airport. York Railway Station is the closest station to the Unviersity of York Campus. The accommodation is a five minute walk from the biology department on campus. 

We do not recommend parking on York Campus, unless absolutely necessary. There are pay and display car parks on the campus, however spaces are very limited due to ongoing building works.  

 For those who have booked accommodation, transportation to and from the evening meals will be provided and this is included in your accommodation package.

Accommodation package  
The package includes 2 nights’ en-suite, bed and breakfast accommodation in halls on the Unvierisyt of York Campus. Delegates will be able to check-in on Wednesday 19 July and will be departing on Friday 21 July (unless staying for the Light Microscopy Course before, or otherwise arranged with the RMS office).

Meals
Breakfast will be provided on Thursday and Friday morning for those who have selected the accommodation package.

Buffet lunches, tea / coffee and biscuits and 1 evening meal are included in your registration fee.  

Registration
Registration will be taking place on Thursday morning from 09.15 – 09.30 at the Department of Biology main reception.

Dietary and Access requirements  
The RMS is committed to our delegate’s health and wellbeing.  Therefore if you have any dietary or access requirements please contact Karina Lang.

CPD Points and certificates of attendance
In previous years this course has been awarded IBMS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points. You will be able to collect a CPD Certifcate and also a certificate of attendance at the course should you require them.