Fw: Australian 2002 EM Conference update

> ACEM 17
> The 17th Australian Conference on Electron Microscopy
> Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, SA
> February 4 - 8, 2002
>
> It's not too late to book a winter escape trip - why not combine an
> exciting conference and summer holiday in Adelaide, South Australia in
> Feb 2002! Registrations will be accepted right up until the conference
> date, and there are a range of accommodation choices suitable for all.
>
> Encompassing the areas of Electron, Scanned Probe and Confocal
> Microscopies, this important meeting will provide an opportunity to
> explore the many applications of these techniques, to keep abreast of
> the latest developments and to meet and mix with many of Australia's and
> the world's leaders in the field.
>
> Invited and Keynote Speakers include:
> Martin Bootman; Confocal (biological), David Cockayne; Nanostructure,
> Patrick Echlin; Analytical Microscopy of Biomaterials, Mark Fricker;
> Confocal (biological,) David Jefferson; Emerging Techniques, Jan
> Leunissen; Immunolabelling, Sergei Magonov; SPM, Ohad Medalia; Cellular
> Tomography, Greg Meeker; Microbeam Analysis, Sara Miller; Virology,
> Daniel Mueller; SPM - (biological), David Williams; Microanalysis,
> Nestor Zaluzec; Analytical Microscopy/Telepresence, Jamie Chapman;
> Reproductive Biology, Jacques Dubochet; Cryotechniques, Alex Hyatt;
> Virology/Cryotechniques,
> Mary, Mah-Lee Ng; Virology/Confocal
>
> Workshops
> A series of pre-conference workshops will be held to allow participants
> to gain hands-on experience in the latest techniques and applications.
> Many of the invited and keynote speakers will participate as presenters,
> providing a wonderful opportunity for interaction with these noted
> scientists. Some of the workshops are close to full - book soon!
>
> Cryo Scanning Electron Microscopy
> Patrick Echlin, John Terlet
> An introduction to SEM low-temperature techniques such as specimen
> preparation (freezing methods), field-emission SEM cold stage operation,
> obtaining optimum imaging conditions and image interpretation.
>
> Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy, Techniques and Applications
> Brendan Griffin, FEI representative, Matthew Phillips
> The Workshop will cover all aspects of the theory and practice of
> environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM). The use of ESEM for a
> number of applications will be shown with hands-on demonstrations.
>
> Image Analysis
> Allan Jones, Arne Muller, T.K. See Tho, Craig Noble
> The first day of this 2 day Workshop will comprise lectures and
> practicals that cover the major aspects of image analysis. The lectures
> will cover the range from basics such as image capture and digitisation
> to the latest techniques and algorithms for image processing. The
> practicals will be hands-on problem solving sessions. Day 2 will be an
> open forum in which participants will be able to discuss analysis
> strategies for images relating to their particular interests and to
> discuss current technologies and future directions with vendors of image
> analysis software packages.
>
> Leica-Aurion Workshop on Cryotechniques and Immunolabelling
> Ross Boadle, Jacques Dubochet, Alex Hyatt, Jan Leunissen, Ian Lamswood,
> Alasdair McDowall, OhadMedalia & Graham Tranter
> The Leica-Aurion Workshop will be a major event of ACEM17. This Workshop
> brings together a number of experts in the field of immunolabelling and
> cryotechniques. The Workshop is based on Leica Microsystems Workshops
> generally available only in Europe as well as other courses presented
> locally and overseas. This comprehensive Workshop will cover all aspects
> of immunolabelling and cryo-preparation techniques, including staining,
> thin sectioning, immuno-histology, gold labelling, immunopathological
> techniques, cryo-sectioning and cryo-staining.
>
> Light Element Analysis: Problems and Solutions
> Greg Meeker, Colin MacRae
> The Workshop will focus on light element analysis issues such as sample
> preparation, soft x-ray spectroscopic strategies and techniques,
> calculation of density of states and matrix corrections.
>
> Quantitative Confocal Microscopy
> Martin Bootman, Guy Cox, Mark Fricker, Leann Tilley, Meredith Wallwork
> The Workshop will focus on quantitative confocal microscopy techniques.
> Formal presentations will be followed by sessions on the confocal and
> multi-photon microscopes using techniques such as live-cell imaging, 3-D
> and 4-D techniques, multi-channel imaging and fluorescence recovery
> after photobleaching (FRAP).
>
> Scanning Probe Microscopy
> Sergei Magonov, Daniel Mueller, John Thomas
> The full day workshop consists of 3 parts:
> 1. An Introduction to Scanning Probe Microscopy will cover the
> history/development, principles and basic techniques (contact mode,
> tapping mode, phase imaging, force distance measurements).
> 2. Application of SPM to biological systems including sample
> preparation, imaging techniques, information obtainable etc.
> 3. SPM studies of polymers will highlight the techniques used and
> information available with a focus on studies at elevated temperatures.
> A scanning probe microscope system will be used for demonstration.
> Registrants are asked to indicate their interest in the 3 topics above.
> The convenor may rearrange the schedule and the time allotted
> accordingly.
>
> Trace and Major Quantitative X-ray Mapping (a Hands on Approach)
> Peter Lloyd, Ken Moran
> The Workshop will present a practical course on aspects of x-ray
> mapping. Topics will include:
> instrumentation; how to get your equipment stable: how to get as many
> counts as possible; x-ray maps using ED and WD; full spectrum mapping;
> trace element determinations; statistical benefits.
>
> Virology Using Electron & Light Microscopy
> Sara Miller, David Howell, Alex Hyatt, Marilyn Henderson
> The virology workshop will cover techniques for preparing samples for
> examination, including histological, immunohistochemical, negative
> staining, and thin sectioning methods for virus detection. It will
> describe the pathology, cytology and ultrastructural characteristics of
> infections. It will also demonstrate a "key" for morphologically
> identifying viruses down to the family or genus level so that an atlas
> can be easily consulted.
>
>
> The Trade Exhibition will be a comprehensive and exciting display of the
> latest equipment and accessories for microscopy, imaging and analysis.
> We are most grateful to our sponsors and exhibitors for their very
> generous support of ACEM17.
>
> Sponsors
>
> Platinum: FEI Company, Leica Microsystems, OED P/L (LEO),
> Soft Imaging System GmbH, Thomson Scientific Instruments (Gatan)
>
> Gold: JEOL (Australasia) P/L
>
> Social Functions: FEI Company (Conference Dinner),
> Thomson Scientific Instruments (Gatan) (Welcome Reception), Oxford
> Instruments (Zoo-B-Que)
>
> Session Sponsors: Adelaide University, South Australian Centre for
> Manufacturing
>
> Poster Competition: ProSciTech
>
> Micrograph Competition: Unibooks
>
> Workshop Sponsors: Adelaide University, Aurion, Bio-Rad Laboratories
> P/L, Carl Zeiss P/L, Digital Instruments Inc, FEI Company, Group
> Scientific P/L, Leica Microsystems P/L, Moran Scientific P/L, Olympus,
> Soft Imaging System GmbH
>
> Exhibitors
> FEI Company, Leica Microsystems, OED P/L (LEO), Soft Imaging System GmbH
> (Olympus), Thomson Scientific Instruments (Gatan), JEOL (Australasia)
> P/L,
> ASEM Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories P/L, Carl Zeiss P/L, EMISPEC Systems
> Inc, Group Scientific, Holgate Scientific P/L (SPI), IATIA Vision
> Sciences, Meeco Holdings P/L, Oxford Instruments P/L, ProSciTech, SMR
> Scientific P/L, Syncroscopy
>
> As is traditional at all ACEMs, Poster and Micrograph Competitions will
> be run.
> Categories for the Poster Competition will be Best Biological Poster,
> Best Physical Poster and Best Student Poster. Categories for the
> Micrograph Competition are SEM, TEM, SPM and Confocal. Entries will be
> judged on aesthetic, photographic and scientific merit. Entry details
> are available on the website.
>
> Visit the website often for regular updates!
> http://www.adelaide.edu.au/CEMMSA/acem17
>
> Enquiries to: ACEM17@all-occasions.com.au
>
Received on Thu Dec 20 10:56:11 2001