The course focuses on modern nano formulations (particles, probes, markers) that are used for visualizing molecules or higher assemblies, such as viruses in cells and tissues. In addition, the course deals with the trafficking of these probes inside cells and tissues, as well as the methods for their visualization (confocal light microscopy and electron microscopy). Image reconstruction from multidimensional confocal data as well as from electron tomography images are also discussed with some further attention on algorithms used on the reconstruction, as well as on practical quantification from light microscopy data. The lectures also consist of topics on whole animal and tissue imaging (Tomography and Metabolic Imaging).

Period
11-08-2014 - 15-08-2014 (1 weeks)

Target group
The course is targeted at the advanced undergraduate and especially at graduate students. Basic knowledge on cell biology and imaging.

Course aim
The most important aims of the Summer School are to develop post-graduates scientific readiness and to offer students the possibility to study in a modern, scientific environment and to create connections to the international science community.



Credits
3.0 ECTS creditsObligatory attendance at lectures, and short assays written on a few chosen subjects.Grading: Pass/fail

Course fee
EUR 0[Convert to USD]Participating the Summer School is free of charge, but student have to cover the costs of own travel, accommodation and meals at Jyvskyl.

Course leader
Coordinator: Dr. Varpu Marjomki (University of Jyvskyl, Finland)Lecturers: FiDiPro Professor Holland R. Cheng (University of Jyvskyl and University of California, Davis, United States), Dr. Varpu Marjomki (University of Jyvskyl), Dr. Lassi Paa

Scholarships
The 24th Jyvskyl Summer School is not able to grant any Summer School students financial support. In order to ensure your participation, we recommend that you take steps to secure your own funding, for example, by turning first to your home institution

University of Jyvaskyla Faculty of Mathematics and Science and Faculty of Information Technology
Address: Jyvaskyla Summer School, Faculty of Mathematics and Science P.O.Box 35 (YK312), FIN-40014 University of Jyvaskyla, Finland
Postal code: FIN-40014
City: Jyvaskyla
Country: Finland
Website: http://www.jyu.fi/summerschool
E-mail: jss@jyu.fi
Phone: +358505818351