4 Day Cell Culture Techniques Workshop

January 20-23, 2004

April 14-16, 2004 (3-day workshop)

December 7-10, 2004

Presented by The BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc., 600 E. Lombard St., Baltimore, MD, 21202.

Course Outline
The purpose of the Cell Culture Workshop is to provide a solid understanding of basic cell culture techniques through classroom and laboratory work. Students will gain significant experience in the manipulation of cells through culture. Through integrated learning techniques, utilizing both hands-on training and lectures, students will learn the biological basis and relevance of the process of culturing cells. This will allow students to translate the techniques and information learned in this workshop into their own laboratories.

Topics covered
Introduction to cell and tissue culture
Serum-containing and serum-free culture media
Trypsinization, cell counting, viability and growth curves
Growth of adherent and suspension cultures
Differentiation and attachment
Adaptation to suspension culture
Adaptation to serum-free media
Transfection technologies and reporter assays
Cryopreservation and cryothawing
Cell cloning
Primary culture
The cell cycle
Apoptosis and cell culture

Cost: $1,700.00 for 4-day/ $1,300 for 3-day workshop
The cost of tuition includes lecture and laboratory learning, and a complete manual of course material. Students will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging and lunch each day. There are many lunch options available nearby the Institute.

Location
The BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc is conveniently located at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.  There are many hotels and accommodations available within walking distance to the Institute. 

Registration process
To register, please telephone or e-mail Tim Fawcett to ask about space availability. We will FAX you a registration form. To reserve a place for a workshop, please remit 50% payment along with completed registration form. Payment in full is required before the workshop begins.

For specific questions or to register,  contact Timothy Fawcett, Ph.D., Director, The BioTechnical Institute of Maryland, Inc.  410-752-4224 or  [email protected].

Transportation
- Baltimore Washington International Airport is located approximately 20 miles from Baltimore. Shuttle service to the Inner Harbor is available.
- Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airports are less than 2 hours away.
- Train transportation is convenient to downtown Baltimore.

Cancellation
In the even of a workshop cancellation, BTI will refund only the workshop registration fees. BTI is not responsible for other expenses incurred due to a BTI workshop cancellation.

Email: [email protected] Phone: (410) 752-4224 /Fax: (410) 625-9371