BNA Training Academy
Over the last decade, we have seen an ever-increasing number of clearing protocols, leaving scientists wondering which method will be suitable for their samples and provide answers to their research questions.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of tissue clearing and provides guidance on determining suitable approaches for clearing different types of samples.
Organiser: Dr Cristina Martinez Gonzalez
Instructors: Dr Cristina Martinez Gonzalez and Ms Kirsty Craigie.
Course content outline:
- Why tissue clearing?
- Types of clearing methods: hydrophobic, hydrophilic and hydrogel embedding.
- Advantages, disadvantages, and suitability for samples.
- Tissue processing steps and troubleshooting.
- Microscopy for cleared tissue.
Learning outcomes for course attendees:
- Understand the fundamental differences in clearing methods.
- Determine the best clearing approach for your samples.
- Troubleshooting common clearing problems.
Participants can send questions in advance (during the registration process) regarding their tissue and experimental questions.
Instructors
Dr Kirsty Craigie
