(cancelled) Tissue Culture Techniques, 2024
How do cells in culture mimic our body conditions?
Details
When? Thursday 23 May 2024, 13:30 to 17:00
Where? 2nd Floor, New Science Building, University of East Anglia, Norwich
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
* 20% off for RSB Members until 21st April - book now!
* * This course contributes to the Royal Society of Biology's Technical Skills Certificate
Overview
Aims
- Introduce the importance of successfully growing cells in culture (in a vastly different environment from their tissue of origin).
- Introduce the equipment and techniques used in cell culture
- Understand the importance of sterile techniques (to prevent contaminations from bacteria)
- To use light microscopy to observe cell shape and health
- To learn the basics of cell culturing and maintenance
Who is the course for?
What will you gain from the course?
- Learn how to use the basic scientific equipment required for cell culture
- How to routinely grow and maintain cells in culture
- How to keep the cultured cells contamination-free
- How to distinguish several cell types using microscopy
- Learn how to calculate cell concentrations within a specific volume
- Handy summary resources and protocols to take home
Course Tutors
Accessibility
Technical skills and continuing professional development
Fees
Contact
For further information about the course please contact Emily Lunn, training and registers officer at training@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3447.Refunds
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