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MCS Microelectrode Array Workshop 2014: Neuronal Applications on Microelectrode Arrays

This spring, we have organized a two-day workshop on neuronal applications using microelectrode arrays. This workshop is in collaboration with the Natural and Medical Sciences Institute Reutlingen (NMI). We would like to take this opportunity to officially invite you to attend this event.

We will be performing various experiments in small groups on microelectrode arrays to ensure a thorough and detailed look into our microelectrode array systems in action.
This will also be a good opportunity to exchange insights and thoughts with our application specialists, who can offer tips and tricks for your own particular research questions. Moreover, it is a good chance to find out about the latest news and trends for the future of MEA-technology.

Date: May 13+14, 2014
Starts: Tuesday, May 13, 9:30 am (optional 1:00pm)
Ends: Wednesday, May 14, 4:00 pm,
Costs: 500.00€ + VAT (incl. coffee breaks, lunch on both days, and dinner)
Location: Natural and Medical Sciences Institute Reutlingen
Markwiesenstraße 55; 72770 Reutlingen; Germany

Please find below the preliminary program information. 
 

Preliminary program

Tuesday, May 13
09:30 – 12:00

Optional session (please choose below):

  • Introduction to the MEA technology and systems (for beginners)
  • Introduction to data export from MC_Rack to Matlab and data analysis with Matlab (for advanced users)
12:00-13:00 Lunch break
13:00-13:45 Guided tour through Multi Channel Systems
13:45- 14:15 Lecture: Applications and recent advancements in bidirectional interfacing of high‐density electrode arrays with neuronal preparations (Dr. Frank Hofmann, MCS)
14:15- 14:45 Coffee break
14:45 – 17:45

Lab visit (according to your application chosen below)

  • Preparation, recording, and stimulation of acute hippocampal slices (fully booked)
  • Preparation and recording of brain slices for organotypic cultures (fully booked)
  • Culturing and recording of neuronal cells on MEAs (fully booked)
  • Preparation and recording of DRG neurons (fully booked)
  • Preparation, recording, and stimulation of ex vivo retina
from 17:45 Get-together and dinner

 

Wednesday, May 14
9:30 - 10:30 Visit of other labs and clean room facilities at the NMI
10:30 – 13:00

Lab visit (according to your application chosen below)

  • Preparation, recording, and stimulation of acute hippocampal slices (fully booked)
  • Preparation and recording of brain slices for organotypic cultures (fully booked)
  • Culturing and recording of neuronal cells on MEAs (fully booked)
  • Preparation and recording of DRG neurons
  • Preparation, recording, and stimulation of ex vivo retina
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 – 16:00 Session on data analysis with MC_Rack
16:00 Departure