Day 2
Review of previously discussed material and Q&A
8:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
In-Lab Training (Group 1)
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
- LM of FISH samples
- Hands-on microscope demonstrations of commercially available LM instruments
Lecture (Group 2)
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
LM Methods
- Using the Carl Zeiss PALM MicroBeam System
- Target cell amounts
- Extraction methods
- Advantages / limitations
Role of LM and FISH in the Forensic Lab
- When should LM processing be used?
- Implementation
- Cost-benefit analysis
Break
In-Lab Training (Group 1)
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- LM of cell mixtures / types (sperm, etc.)
- Extraction of LM collected FISH samples
Lecture: Available Instrument Specifics (Group 2)
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
- Overviews of commercially available LM instruments
Lunch
Lecture (Group 1)
1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
LM Methods
- Using the Carl Zeiss PALM MicroBeam System
- Target cell amounts
- Extraction methods
- Advantages / limitations
Role of LM and FISH in the Forensic Lab
- When should LM processing be used?
- Implementation
- Cost-benefit analysis
In-Lab Training (Group 2)
1:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.
- LM of FISH samples
- Hands-on microscope demonstrations of commercially available LM instruments
Break
Lecture: Available Instrument Specifics (Group 1)
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Overviews of commercially available LM instruments
In-Lab Training (Group 2)
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
- LM of cell mixtures / types (sperm, etc.)
- Extraction of LM collected FISH samples