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ISB Microfluidics Course 2009
Course Description
The Center for Systems Biology is offering an intensive 3-day Microfluidics Course to teach the fundamental skills needed for biologists to become proficient with the design, fabrication, and operation of PDMS microfluidic devices created by multi-layer soft lithography (MSL).
The course will be divided between a lecture component to teach the elements of microfluidic device theory, design, fabrication, and operation in biological experiments, and a hands-on component where course participants will fabricate and then use PDMS devices. Course participants will also be have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience using more complex state-of-the-art designs demonstrating different applications of MSL microfluidic technology. The course is aimed at researchers who are considering using microfluidic tools to acquire biological data, and aims to overcome their "barrier to entry" into this field. The course assumes no previous experience with microfluidics, and we encourage practicing researchers in the biological and physical sciences to apply. Enrollment for the current year is limited to approximately 8 participants.
Upon completion of the course, participants should expect to understand 1) the principles behind microfluidic device design; 2) the process and practical "tricks" needed to fabricate and use microfluidic devices; 3) the principles for microfluidic device control and; 4) the equipment needs to create a microfluidic research platform. A handbook will be provided that lists protocols, equipment, supplies, suppliers and resources available at other institutions. In addition, the Center for Systems Biology at the ISB will serve as an ongoing resource to the participants to disseminate solutions to problems that might arise in the application of this technology.
Course Schedule, Lectures & Materials/Protocols
The current draft of the 2009 Course Schedule can be found here. For reference, you can find the 2008 course schedule, lectures, and materials/protocols here. The 2009 course will be similar, and course materials will be provided at the course.
Course Details
- Location: Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, Washington
- Dates: Monday, November 16th, 2009 through Wednesday, November 18th, 2009.
Contact Information
Course Coordinator:
Jason Hall
jhall@systemsbiology.org
Course Advisor:
Adrian Ozinsky
aozinsky@systemsbiology.org
Instructors
The course will be instructed by James Spotts (ISB), Lee Pang (ISB), Alan Diercks (ISB), Joel Voldman (Dept. of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, MIT), Matt Munson (NIST), Jason Kralj (NIST), Jessica Arlett (Roukes Lab, Caltech), Trevor Fowler (Roukes Lab, Caltech), and Jens Huft (Hansen Lab, UBC).
Cost
There is no course fee, though attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
Application
Registration for 2009 is closed.
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