[Coral-List] Course in histotechniques
Greta Smith Aeby
greta at hawaii.edu
Sat Apr 10 03:54:12 EDT 2004
Histotechniques and Histology of the Anthozoa
Location: Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
Dates: Aug. 23-Sept. 1, 2004
Instructors: Esther Peters, Ph.D., Tetra Tech, Inc.
Kathy Price, HT, International Registry of Coral Pathology (NOAA)
Greta Aeby, Ph.D., Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
This workshop is intended to assist researchers in developing skills in
histological techniques to further understand and interpret the
histology of scleractinian corals and other anthozoans. Histology can
support studies on many aspects of anthozoan biology such as their
ecology, physiology, biochemistry, reproduction, or pathology. We will
introduce methods and techniques for preparing thin sections of coral
tissues for examination by light microscopy to determine the condition
of the tissues and cells, the animals’ reproductive status, and whether
any parasites or pathogens are present that might be affecting the
health of the animal or its symbiotic algae. Course format will
include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience with all
aspects of anthozoan histology. The field component of the course will
include identification of local anthozoan species, specimen collection,
and quantification methods for diseased corals, if present.
Participants: Graduate-level students or working professionals. Limit
12 students.
Credit: College credit can be obtained through the University of
Hawaii summer course offerings.
Fee: $900 covers lab supplies, course materials, and housing
Other Costs: Participants are responsible for food (to be purchased at
local grocery store and prepared onsite) and travel to/from Honolulu.
There are kitchen facilities available in the dorm room. Travel
arrangements to Coconut Island will be provided. Participants should
provide own mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit or diveskin. Scholarships
or other types of financial support are NOT available from HIMB.
Application deadline: May 30; application form is available on our
website: http://www.hawaii.edu/HIMB/Education/histocourse04.html
Submit applications to:
Dr. Greta Aeby
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
PO Box 1346
Kaneohe, HI 96744
email: greta at hawaii.edu
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