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. 

Course Programme

Delegate Information

Venue for the course
Getting the Most from your 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.

Transport to the course
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 University of York Campus and is a 5 minute walk from the accommodation. 

Accommodation  
2 nights’ en-suite, bed and breakfast accommodation is provided at the Premier Inn, Blossom Street, York. Delegates will be able to check-in on Wednesday 11 July and will be departing on Friday 13 July (unless staying for the Light Microscopy Course before, or otherwise arranged with the RMS office). Transport to and from the university from the hotel will be provided.

Meals
Breakfast will be provided on Thursday and Friday morning and buffet lunches, tea / coffee and biscuits and 1 evening meal are also 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.

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 or exhibition areas. If you have any questions, please contact the RMS contact for this event

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 Debbie Hunt.