RECENT EVENTS
“These two workshops were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of the year 2020, we will announce the new dates for the workshops.”
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Electrochemistry for Monoamine Detection
Sponsored by the COBRE-2Grant: GM103642
Advanced Image Analysis Hands-On Workshop using NIS-Elements Software
Sponsored by the COBRE-2 Grant: GM103642
Basic Concepts of Electrophysiology
Are you familiar with the basic concepts of electrophysiology? Are you planning to perform electrophysiological experiments? Learn how voltage and ligand gated ion channels work using this technique. Join us at this free workshop!Followed by a tour through the facilities! Sponsored by: UPR-Molecular Science Research Center & the federal NIEF / COBRE-2 GM103642 grant.
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Basic Concepts of Fluorescence Microscopy
An introduction of the optical physics in microscopy and the use of fluorescence contrast. Private sections at the Instruments available upon request.
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Image Analysis Using NIS Elements Software: Basic Concepts
Are you planning to analyze your microscopy images? Join us at this free workshop March 24, 2023,9:30am–11:00Molecular Science Research CenterConference Room, 1st Floor Instructor: Dina P. Bracho-Rincon, Ph.D.
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Advanced Imaging Systems: Introduction of the Nikon SoRa Super Resolution Spinning Disk Confocal System
José L Serrano – Vélez Ph.D. Advanced Imaging Specialist Nikon Instruments Inc.
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Basic Concepts of Electrophysiology
Are you familiar with the basic concepts of electrophysiology? Are you planning to perform electrophysiological experiments? Learn how voltage and ligand gated ion channels work using this technique. Sponsored by: UPR-Molecular Science Research Center & the federal NIEF / COBRE-2 GM103642 grant.
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Image Analysis Using NIS Elements Software: Basic Concepts
Do you know the basics of the NIS software to analyze your image? Hosted by UPR-Institute of Neurobiology & NIEF/COBRE-2 grant (GM103642)
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Basic Concepts of Microscopy
Are you planning to perform microscopy? Are you familiar with the basic concepts? Make your data visible through microscopy. Sponsored by: UPR-Molecular Science Research Center & the federal NIEF / COBRE-2 GM103642 grant.
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Cover of Journal of Comparative Neurology
An image generated in the NIEF by Solymar Rolón-Martínez was selected to appear on the cover of the September 1, 2021 issue of the Journal of Comparative Neurology.
Two-Electrode Voltage Clamp Workshop
Dr. Marrero gave an introduction about the basic concepts of membrane physiology and how different ions moves across the plasma membrane. In the 3 hours introduction, he covered topics such as differential ion distribution, membrane potential, among other topics, as well as different strategies used to monitor voltage and currents through specific ion channels. In…
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Fluorescent Light Microscopy Seminar at the Department of Chemistry UPR Cayey in Cayey P.R
Lcdo. Bismark Madera Soto conducted a seminar on the basic concepts of microscopy and fluorescence. The seminar aims to provide the knowledge for the appropriate imaging technique and the ideal microscope setup. Participants will be taught to distinguish between the available imaging techniques as Epi-Fluorescence, Confocal and Multiphoton. They will also learn the suitable mechanism…
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Fluorescent Light Microscopy Seminar at Molecular Sciences Research Center in San Juan P.R
Lcdo. Bismark Madera Soto conducted a seminar on the basic concepts of microscopy and fluorescence. The seminar aims to provide the knowledge for the appropriate imaging technique and the ideal microscope setup. Participants will be taught to distinguish between the available imaging techniques as Epi-Fluorescence, Confocal and Multiphoton. They will also learn the suitable mechanism…
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NASA Technology Infusion Road Tour
NIEF received staffs from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Dr. Jorge Miranda briefly presented the facility. The capabilities of the equipment were thoroughly explained by Dr. José Lizardi and Lcdo. Bismark Madera. This road tour aimed to identify opportunities for new collaborations with NASA on their commitment to a trip back to the moon.