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Solving problems together. Photo: Seth Schwartz.
Are you planning on doing a post doc? Do you need more information? On Friday March 9 you are welcome to participate in a half-day workshop where you meet representatives from FORMAS, SULF and four post docs. Come and learn about what is required to apply for funds or positions, why you should do a post doc and what to think about.
The workshop is a joint arrangement by the SLU graduate schools Bioenergy, Ecology and Organism Biology. Share the experience with former or ongoing post docs. Coffee and lunch included. Priority is given to third and fourth year PhD students. Maximum 30 participants.
For registration send an e-mail before March 2 to Astrid Taylor with your name, affiliation and which year of studies you are in.
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Introduction to basic optical theory as well as practical application of the theory for both conventional light and fluorescence microscopy; general histological specimen preparation techniques; specific localisation techniques such as immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization; photomicrography with analog and digital cameras; digital image processing. The course is predominantly practical allowing students to analyse their own samples, preceded by lectures.
The course will be given part time February - March (starting February 29) at the Dept. of Mycology and Pathology, in collaboration with Uppsala University. Maximum 20 students. Registration deadline February 15, contact Cajsa Lithell.
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Pizza seminars - an Organism Biology networkning activity
We continue our networking seminars after Christmas with invited speakers. We meet late in the afternoon to listen to a presentation and then discuss over dinner pizza. Build on your professional network by meeting possible future employers from industry and governmental agencies, and increase your knowledge about university related activities.
February 8: Pär Forslund, Director of studies for PhD education at the NL-faculty, SLU
March 15: To be announced
April 17: Lars Erik Lindell, Grants Office, SLU
May 8: To be announced
Presentations take place at Uppsala BioCenter from 16.30-17.30 and finish with discussions over food and drinks. For further information contact Petra or Mattias
Plant-microbe interactions (6 HEC, course code PNS0079)
Plants and microbes interact in many different ways. In the postgraduate course “Plant-microbe interactions”, interactions between plants and microbes are discussed on general and detailed level for both pathogenic and symbiotic interactions. Infection mechanisms, establishment of symbiotic relations, plant defence and stress responses as well as many important problems within agriculture, horticulture and forestry are brought up.
The course is given within the SLU Graduate School in Organism Biology in collaboration with Helsinki University and Norwegian University of Life Sciences. The lectures are given by the three universities and shown through videoconference equipment to the distant sites. The postgraduate course is arranged as a part of the MSc course “Plant-microbe interactions” and contains 21 lectures, literature studies using recent review articles, discussion of study questions and a final written exam.
The course runs from January 17 - March 23, 2012. To apply, or for further information, send an e-mail to the course leader Anders Kvarnheden latest January 13.
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The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was invented in 1983 by Kary Mullis. Since then, the method has been much developed and now allows for the quantitative detection of minute amounts of specific nucleic acids in a sample in real time.
Real time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is a reliable method used in basic biological research as well as in medical diagnostics, food security and forensic science. Despite its widespread use, first time users often find it demanding as both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience often is needed to achieve enough accuracy in both design and execution of experiments. The aim of this course is to provide participants with the theoretical background essential for proper design of RT-qPCR experiments and to provide practical training in how to perform a RT-qPCR analysis including the interpretation and evaluation of obtained results.
The course consists of a mix of theoretical and practical elements and starts at 9 January and runs on part time until 25 January. In the theoretical part, necessary background information is provided in lecture format. In the practical part, participants will design and perform actual RT-qPCR experiments under supervision. Here, participants are encouraged to study expression of their own gene of interest in their preferred material. Results are then summarized in reports and discussed in workshop format. The course is finally concluded by a series of lectures by invited experts highlighting different RT-qPCR applications.
There is no tuition fee. The number of participants is limited to 20 and registration is on first-serve basis. For further information and registration, contact Alyona Minina. Deadline for applications is December 20, 2011.
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The course aim to equip you with skills and tools for effective communication of scientific results with the media. These skills will be provided through individual assignments, group exercises, discussions, feedback and guidance with professional journalists and communicators. You will prepare a mock press release and a popular scientific article about you research projects. You will also practice conducting and managing an interview about your PhD-projects on camera.
The course target group is PhD-students within research schools belonging to the NL-faculty. First priority will be given to registered students at the end of their PhD-studies (year 3 and 4). For information and registration contact Petra Fransson.
Registration deadline: February 15, 2012
Course dates: March 6-7, 2012
Location: BioCenter, Uppsala
Organizing Research Schools: Food in Focus, Organism Biology, Ecology, NMRL and Focus on Soils and Water
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