Training in Electron Microscopy for Scientific Investigators and Laboratory/Technical Staff - All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110 029

Training in Electron Microscopy for (1) Scientific Investigators and (2) Laboratory/Technical Staff

1. Scientific Investigators’ Training Programme

The training course offers comprehensive laboratory training on the biological specimen preparation, imaging and analysis techniques related to Scanning, Transmission and Immuno-electron Microscopy. The course offers a unique curriculum of classroom lectures by experienced scientists and laboratory practical in a small group setting with opportunity to interact with and discuss daily topics with instructors in a relaxed atmosphere.

Eligibility:

Ph.D/MD or M.Sc. Degree in Life Sciences with 2-3 years of research experience. The applicant should state clearly the nature of the research project in which he/she is involved (in 200 words) and why training in Electron Microscopy is necessary for pursuing further research. Candidates seeking direct admission to Advance Course should have 2-3 years of research experience in Electron Microscopy [supported by publication(s)]. However, all candidates seeking admission to Basic Course will be considered eligible for the Advance Course. The advance course will consist of (a) Microwave technique (b) Immunoelectron microscopic techniques and (c) Cryo-technique and (d) Tracer technique.

2. Laboratory Technicians' Training Programme:

In this short course, training is imparted in the basic maintenance and operation of electron microscopes and other ancillary equipment. Candidates are also exposed to techniques of sample preparatio, ultrathin sectioning and grid preparation for TEM and sample preparation, critical point drying and sputter coating for SEM and photomicrography.

Eligibility: Laboratory/ Technical Personnel from Institutions ahving some E.M. work experience or have undergone E.M. training for technical personnel at AIIMS.

Dates for Training Programmes

• Scientific Investigators Training Programme: 3rd to 18th November, 2008 (Course fee Rs.5000/-)
• Laboratory Technicians Training Program : 2nd to 10th Bebruary, 2009 (Course fee Rs.2000/-).
• Summer Training for Laboratory/Technical staff: 15th May to 30th June, 2009 (Course Fee: Rs.5000/-)

NOTE : COURSE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE BOARDING & LODGING, WHICH ARE TO BE ARRANGED BY THE CANDIDATES THEMSELVES