The 5^th Workshop in the field of

Electron Microscopy

10-13 November 2007

Prof. Dr. Metwally Kotb

Aim of the workshop:

 Providing the participants with an overview about the transmission E.M. to be familiar with the E.M. system and its accessories such as: knife maker, ultra microtome, specimens carrying grids, the E.M. holder and the specimen holder, preparation of the different biological materials, chemicals needed, hazards produced by the E. M. and the precautions required to obtain good specimens; in addition to, the developing, fixation, and handling the micrographs.

Participants:

Participants are expected to be qualified personnel who hold a university degree from one of the following faculties:

ｷ   Faculty of Medicine

ｷ   Faculty of Dentistry

ｷ   Faculty of Pharmacy

ｷ   Faculty of Science

ｷ   Faculty of Agriculture

ｷ   Faculty of Veterinary

E. M. workshop Program:

Saturday 10-11-07:

10:30 ・11:30                Electron Microscopy: Principles and applications

11:30 ・12:00                Break

12:00 ・03:00                Visiting the electron microscopy laboratory:

Processing and preparation of biological specimens for EM study

Sunday 11-11-07:

10:00 ・12:00               Special techniques in EM processing:

1-   Blood

2-   Bone

12:00 ・12:30               Break

12:30 ・03:00               Special techniques in EM processing (continuing):

1- Bacteria and Viruses

2- Ultra-structure histochemistry

Monday 12-11-07:

10:00 ・12:00               Cell ultra-structure (normal and abnormal cell structure)

12:00 ・12:30               Break

12:30 ・03:00               Processing and preparation of biological specimens (continuing):

1-   Glass knifes preparation for the microtome

2-   Preparation of specimen solid capsules and grids

3-   Grids examination and photomicrography

Tuesday 13-11-07:

 10:00 ・11:30               Imaging, developing and printing the EM pictures

 11:30 ・12:00               Break

 12:00 ・03:00               Application of electron microscopy in disease diagnosis  

                                     (renal, skeletal muscles, tumors,・etc.)

                                     Interpretation of EM micrographs and open discussion

For more information:

Contact Prof. Dr. Metwally kotb

Mobile: 0125288414

metkotb@yahoo.com

Fees:

-Egyptian Universities staff members: 300 LE

-For nun staff: 600 LE

-Foreigners: 200 $

For Registration:

Add: 71 Victor Emanuel St., Smouha, Alexandria

Tel: 03-42662 13 / 17 /18      Fax: 03-4266214

E-mail: mtcalex@link.net