Training Workshops and Seminars

Training, Workshops, and Seminars

CIHR Workshop Trainees are introduced to highly advanced software and microscopes. Trainees learn specialized principles of microscopy via lectures, bench work and a variety of techniques such as image acquisition, data analysis and archiving in the GCCRD. Trainees enjoy a unique opportunity to study whole genomes, single cells, cellular components and functions through advanced molecular imaging, micro-array analysis and functional genomics. The workshops cover a wide range of disciplines, such as molecular and cytogenetic methodologies, the use of imaging software, and other techniques pertaining to the GCCRD.

Target groups for training are graduate level students in the biological sciences, medical students, MD/PhD students, residents, post doctoral, clinical and visiting fellows, clinician-scientists, research associates and technicians. In addition, the training of high school and undergraduate students, as well as the education of teachers and the public, is a firm foundation of the training program. This adds to the general knowledge of health science and novel technologies, and may facilitate later career choices.

Several workshops are organized each year in collaboration with our industrial partners, Applied Spectral Imaging Inc., Invitrogen Life Technologies Inc., Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd., Applied Spectral Imaging, and MetaSystems Group Inc. See the CIHR Strategic Training Program website www.imhrt.ca (Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training) for an in-depth look at past workshops. The website also contains information on how to apply, research and training opportunities, ITMHRT personnel and contact information.

You may also contact the workshop directly at: imaging_workshop@umanitoba.ca


2012 Microscopy, Optics and Imaging, June 18-27th, 2012

Carl Zeiss Canada $100 Voucher Conference Schedule (click here)
Attending the Workshop? Click Here to Book your stay at the Holiday Inn.

2009 Imaging Symposium, June 5, 2009
June 5, 2009	Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Genomic Centre
	To view pictures from the event click here.

2006 Workshops
May 2006	1. Complex Molecular Imaging and Analysis, Genome-wide Screening 2. Quantitative Fluorescent Analyses of Cells, Tissues and Chromosomes Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	April 27 to May 11, 2006 If you would like to attend this workshop, please submit a copy of your CV and a one page essay explaining why you want to attend and how this workshop will benefit your research to Zelda Lichtensztejn (lichtens@cc.umanitoba.ca). Submission deadline to be announced. The accepted candidates will be posted on the website. For more information, please see the CIHR website at http://www.imhrt.ca

2005 Workshops
February 2005	*Advanced Microscopy and Imaging for High School Students* Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	May 16 to May 28, 2005

2004 Workshops
October 2004	*Advanced Microscopy and Imaging for High School Students* Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	Karrie Burzuik showing high school students the Isis Software.
	Dr. Sabine Mai with two high school teachers.
	A metaphase spread stained with Giemsa, imaged by a high school student.

September 2004	*Principles of Microscopy and Imaging* Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	Both local and international scientists (Mary Lynn Duckworth and Betty Engracia, respectively) enroll in the program to get exposure to state-of-the-art software and imaging equipment in the GCCRD.
	Local graduate students participate in bench work protocols to prepare slides.
	Students are exposed to workstations such as Scanning Meta-systems.
	Workshop intructors Yuval Garini, Jeremy Squire, Sabine Mai, and Geoff Hicks (left to right, respectively).
	Participation in a journal club encourages discussion about imaging techniques within the group.
	FISH performed on cells using the LSI DNA probe (Vysis). Each cell carries one translocation.

April 2004	1. Complex Molecular Imaging and Analysis, Genome-wide Screening 2. Quantitative Fluorescence Analyses of Cells, Tissues, and Chromosomes Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	Dr. Yuval Guarini discusses spectral imaging applications with students.
	Students working on a functional genomics project taught by Dr. Geoff Hicks.
	Nik, Eva and Nutjeera working on Quantitative Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (Q-FISH).
	Students learn how to perform spectral karyotyping and image acquistion. Image analysis clarifies the type of chromosome rearrangements.

2003 Workshops
October 2003	*Advanced Microscopy and Imaging* Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program "Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	Hal Arthurs shows Apoorva a live-cell imaging technique.
	Frank Somogy from Carl Zeiss teaches participants brightfield techniques.
	Q-FISH using mouse chromosome 11 paint (Cy3) from CedarLane/Cambio. The cells used are mouse pro-B cells with near tetraploid chromosome constitution.

March 2003	*1. Complex Molecular Imaging and Analysis, Genome-wide Screening* *2. Quantitative Fluorescence Analyses of Cells, Tissues, and Chromosomes* Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	Specialist Dr. Kirt Braun with the participants.
	Technician Michaela Samek training the participants on Q-FISH.
	Results of two and three-dimensional (2D & 3D) image analysis using tetraploid BAF3 mouse lymphocytes.

2002 Workshops
October 2003	*1. Advanced Microscopy and Imaging* Sponsored by the Canadian Institute for Health Research’s Strategic Training Program “Innovative Technologies in Multidisciplinary Health Research Training”
	Instructor Dr. Sabine Mai with the participants.
	Participants working with live cell imaging.
	FISH experiment results where students used mouse centromeric paint to stain the centomeres yellow. Chromosomes are counterstained with DAPI (blue).

2001 Workshops and Seminars
September 2001	*Principles of Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)* Sponsored in part by Metasystems Group Inc.
	Dr. Uli Klingbeil with trainees Reneé Fontaine and Margaret Rak

April 2001	*Gateway Cloning* Sponsored by Invitrogen Life Technologies

January 2001	*Advanced Microscopy and Imaging* Sponsored in part by Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd.
	Instructor Chris Souard teaches the participants live cell imaging techniques.
	Instructor Frank Somogy with workshop participants.

2000 Workshops
November 2000	*Spectral Karyotyping* Sponsored in part by Applied Spectral Imaging Inc.
	Instructor Margaret Skokan with participants in the lab.
	Workshop participants Karen Poirier and Martina Braun learn to image on Metasystems.

1999 Workshops
November 1999	*PCR Technologies and Cloning* Sponsered by Canadian Life Technologies Inc. (Currently Invitrogen Life Technologies
	PCR Workshop instructor, Dr. Larry Mertz.
	PCR Workshop lecture.
	PCR Workshop associated labs.
	PCR Workshop participants.

October 1999	*Advanced Microscopy and Imaging for High School Students* Sponsored in part by Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd.
	Instructor Danielle Milette with participating high school students.

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2012 Microscopy, Optics and Imaging, June 18-27th, 2012

2009 Imaging Symposium, June 5, 2009

2006 Workshops

2005 Workshops

2004 Workshops

2003 Workshops

2002 Workshops