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MMI Training 2010

General Information

MMI provides training in Microscopy and Imaging for its member users in the following areas:

  • general introduction to microscopy, for new users and postgraduates
  • microscope operator training (LM and EM for biological applications)
  • specialised training for advanced microscopy applications
  • image analysis and quantitation 

We also are happy to assist with project planning, budgeting and supervision of project work

Non-Monash users may be included for training from time to time, please enquire if interested, or if you wish to ask MMI to run a special program for your group.

The specific program schedule will be as follows:

 

 

General Introduction to Microscopy and Imaging

For new postgraduate students.Short seminar and discussion, compulsory for all new users of MMI Instrumentation

Clayton Campus:               To be advised

AMREP:                             To be advised

Monash Medical Centre:  To be advised

 

Instrument Operator Training

This will include a brief theoretical overview coupled with ‘hands on” operator training: (monthly 2-4 hrs).  Theory sessions will run on 1st Monday of the month 10:30am - 12am, in Building 75.

 

Follow-up Application Training

Includes sessions for colocalisation, 3D imaging, deconvolution, live cell imaging, FRAP, FRET, specimen preparation or any other requested areas.

  1. Image analysis: we currently support Analysis (Olympus SiS), Imaris, Metamorph
  2. basic analysis (would suit most packages)
  3. image analysis using SiS Analysis
  4. 3D analysis [Imaris]

 

 

SEM and TEM training

SEM and TEM training is organised on demand and generally 1-on-1. Please enquire via JobDesk or contact Anna Jenkins on 9902 0877.

Costs of Training

The fee for 2010 registration, training and access to MMI instruments is $300 (Hons students) and $550 (PhD and Staff). This is an annual registration fee per calendar year is subsidised by the University and your Departments, and will cover all further training and access. For access and training for non-Monash people, please contact Anna Jenkins (Laboratory Manager) 9902 0877 or Ian Harper  (Director) 9905 5635.