Workshop: Biological TEM
This intensive, three-day workshop provides a practical and basic theoretical introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy and biological sample preparation techniques. Each day will consist of lecture, discussion, and hands-on training led by GEM staff.
What: Anyone requiring training on TEM and biological sample preparation. The workshop will be limited to 4 participants.
Cost: UGA: $600 per participant;
Non-Profit Institutions: $800 per participant;
For-Profit participants: $1200.
This fee includes supplies, chemicals, hands-on beam time, personalized training by GEM staff, and completion certificate. Lunch is provided each day.
Where: Georgia Electron Microscopy Core Facility, ISTEM Research Building 1, UGA campus
Registration: Contact Mary Ard (maryard@uga.edu) for more information.
Upcoming Workshop Dates with Registration Deadlines:
January 6-8, 2027 (deadline to register, December 11, 2026, or when spots are filled).
March 8-12, 2027 (deadline to register, February 15, 2027).
A deposit of $200 at the time of registration is recommended to guarantee a spot to attend the workshop if it has not been filled.
If interested in any of the workshops, please send a registration form request by email to maryard@uga.edu. Your account will be set up through Priority Software FBS Account.
Workshop Schedule: Typical Schedule – Biological TEM Workshop
Lodging and Food in Athens GA: Workshop – Travel, Lodging, and Food
Instructor:
Mary Ard – Mary Ard has over 30+ years experience in electron microscopy. She is also a board-certified Histotechnician. Mary works primarily with animal pathogens for Veterinary Pathology, but has a wide range of experience with cellular, tissue, viral, and microbiological specimens.
Past Participants include: Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Clemson University, Columbia University, Merck Co., Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Stowers Institute, Tampa General Hospital, University of Rhode Island, University of Virginia, University of Wyoming, Weber State University, and West Virginia State University.
