IAP 2001 Activity

New Technologies for Biomedical Research Prof. Frank Gertler No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) New technologies are changing the face of research, offering us new directions and changing how we approach old problems. Contact: Dr. Frank Gertler, 68-270, x3-5511, fgertler@mit.edu Sponsor: Biology Microscopy I Paul Goodwin, Applied Precision In session I, Paul Goodwin from Applied Precision will discuss the basics of microscopy. A basic introduction to light and fluorescence microscopy will be presented. Topics will include: choosing the proper objecive for your experiment, and optimized use of phase-contrast, DIC, and epifluorence microscopy. Tue Jan 16, 11am-12:00pm, 68-181 Microscopy II Paul Goodwin, Applied Precision In session II, Paul Goodwin will talk about more advanced microscopy techniques. An introduction and discussion of cutting edge technoloy for image acquisition and analysis. Topics include: Deconvolution microscopy, confocal microscopy, and live cell imaging. Wed Jan 17, 11am-12:00pm, 68-181 Drug Discovery Dr. Ken Koblan, Merck Dr. Ken Koblan from Merck will discuss the modern drug discovery process. Tue Jan 23, 11am-12:00pm, Whitehead Auditorium Latest update: 09-Jan-2001

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