Quantitative Image Analysis and Stereology Training

Basic Course Overview

February 28-March 2, 2012
Olympus America, Inc. Headquarters in Center Valley, PA

Olympus America Inc. is excited to offer an intensive 4-day Visiomorph/VisiomorphDP and newCAST training in partnership with Visiopharm, the leading provider of advanced software for whole slide imaging and microscopy. This unique learning opportunity is intended for anyone who uses the Visiopharm software for image analysis and/or stereology applications. Participants can choose to attend one or both of the courses offered at Olympus America Inc. headquarters in Center Valley, Pennsylvania:

Visiomorph/Visiomorph DP Image Analysis Training Dates:

February 28-29, 2012

new CAST Stereology Training Dates:

March 1-2, 2012

Course Objectives

Students have the opportunity to learn from highly skilled and experienced Visiopharm staff members, and should expect a highly interactive course with time for open discussions (both inside and outside of designated class time). Specific training topics include:

Visiomorph (Image Analysis)

Introduction to digital images and image segmentation
Introduction to VisiomorphDP
Designing complete image analysis protocol
Pre-processing steps
Choosing a right segmentation method
Post processing steps
Visiomorph/VisiomorphDP add-on modules

newCAST (Stereology)

Introduction to the framework of design-based stereology
newCAST workflow
Area sampling
Overview of primary stereological probes
Physical Disector/Automated Physical Disector
Autodisector

Instructors

Martin Kristensson, Professional Service Specialist, Visiopharm. Martin Kristensson holds a M.Sc in image analysis and signal processing from the Technical University of Denmark. He plays an important role in the daily training, support and custom projects for Visiopharm customers.

Johnnie B. Andersen, Senior Application Scientist, Visiopharm. Johnnie B. Andersen received his Ph.D. at the University of Aarhus, and has since 2006 been associated with the Stereology Research Laboratory. He specializes in the demonstration and training of the newCAST stereology software.

Registration Information

Registration fee is $1,500 for 2-day course and $2,000 for 4-day course. This fee does not include travel and lodging. Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided daily for participants. Additionally, all instructional material will be provided.

Seats are limited and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Deadline for registration is Friday, February 3, 2012 at 11:59PM (EST).

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