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July 12 – 17, 2021Course Director: Helen S. Goodridge, Ph.D.Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterVirtual CourseThis course offers a detailed introduction to the basic principles of immunology and is suitable for students with a general biology background. After the presentation of basic principles, clinically oriented lectures will incorporate these concepts.Those seeking a more intensive course directed toward advanced trainees and scientists who wish to expand or update their understanding of the field are referred to the AAI Advanced Course in Immunology.The AAI Introductory Course in Immunology is sponsored by The American Association of Immunologists, the largest and most prestigious association in the world for professional scientists engaged in basic and clinical immunological research.

EMBL is committed to sharing research advances and sustaining scientific interaction throughout the coronavirus pandemic. We are delighted to announce that the course is going virtual and invite you to join us online.Course OverviewOver the past decades it became evident that a RNA transcripts specific amount and localisation are important in order to understand the biological function of its (non-) coding gene. Whereby state-of-the-art in situ hybridisation (ISH) technologies are key to visualise these RNAs in a given tissue or cell.This course aims to highlight three powerful RNA visualisation techniques in histological tissue samples. During this course, the participants will learn to validate the cellular localisation of candidate genes from transcriptome studies through conventional ISH and, the more recent cutting-edge, smFISH (Single Molecule Fluorescent ISH) and HCR-ISH (Hybridization Chain Reaction), based RNA ISH hybridisation methods. Additionally, the course will also cover essential tissue embedding protocols that are adapted for use in visually interrogating RNA transcripts in mammalian tissues.AudienceThis course is directed to early stage scientists (PhD and Postdocs) from the fields of RNA and molecular biology as well as various fields with an interest in these methodologies.Participant CommitmentThe virtual course will start on Monday 12 July 2021, with an onboarding session and access to the pre-recorded lectures and pre-course study materials (exercises, assignments, etc.). It will continue on Monday 26 July 2021 with the regular programme.The virtual course includes recorded / live lectures, interactive discussion sessions, online practicals, hands-on exercises, student presentations and networking.Full-time attendance is required for the course duration.Selected participants will have access to the recorded talks [1] week(s) before the start of the event. Please note that watching the recordings prior to the start of the course is required and will take approximately 6 – 8 hours.Information on the live stream and access to the virtual course platform will be provided shortly before the start of the event.Access to the recorded talks and the virtual course platform will be available for [1] week(s) after the end of the event.

Accreditation InformationOverall Learning Objectives:1. Discuss recent advances in the field of neuropathology that impact research and practice.2. Cite 2-3 examples of new information on the underlying etiologies and mechanisms of neurologic disease.3. Explain how to translate the latest developments in neuropathology into clinical practice.Accreditation Statement: The American Association of Neuropathologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Physician Credit Designation: The American Association of Neuropathologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact the American Association of Neuropathologists at (303) 557-0859 Ext. 84.