1996 SUMMER COURSES

[Franz Torres Barbosa]

Announcement: 1996 Summer Courses in Center of Molecular 
              Immunology!!! 


 This kind of course has been prepared for any people with college 
 degree and a basic knowledge in Molecular biology, Histology, 
 Immunology and Biotechnology.

 The aim of the courses is to achieve a deep knowledge in topics 
 related with research and production of monoclonal antibodies(Mab), 
 taking advantage of the most recent systems and technology.

 The courses will be held in the Center of Molecular Immunology 
 (CIM), Cuba. This center is a research-production institution with 
 more than 70 scientists and engineers, devoted to basic research 
 and development in the fields of monoclonal antibodies and cancer 
 vaccines.

 The center offers 4 courses :
 1) Murine Monoclonal Antibodies generation.
 2) Immunoenzimatic assay in solid phase.
 3) Immunohistochemistry assay applied in Monoclonal Antibodies.
 4) Advanced Cell culture technology and scale up process.

 SUMMARY OF EACH COURSE!!!


 1) Murine Monoclonal Antibodies generation.
 This course will be directed to the procedures to obtain a murine 
 monoclonal antibody: Immunizatin "in vivo", Preparation of the 
 materials and culture for celular fusion, fusion techniques, Hybrid 
 and liquid ascitic obtention.
 
 Lecturer: Ana Maria Vazquez, Ph.D. 
 Date: 26-30  June, 1996
 Fee: 400 usd
 
 2) Immunoenzimatic assay in solid phase.
 This course will be directed to learn about the immunoenzimatic 
 assays in solid phase: reactives preparation, poliestiren and 
 nitrocelulosa assays as solid phase, quality control of 
 immunoassays. 
 
 Lecturer: Gilda Nun~ez Gandolff, M.Sc. 
 Date: 3-8  July, 1996
 Fee: 400 usd

 3) Immunochemistry assay applied in monoclonal antibodies.
 This course will be directed to immunohistochemistry studies in 
 monoclonal antibodies: Immunodetection systems(Immunofluoresence, 
 Immunoenzimatic, PAP monoclonal, Avidin-biotin complex,peroxidasa 
 and alcaline phosfatase), flow cytometry (Ortho cytoron absolute), 
 application in linfoproliferative disease, application in practical 
 medicine.

 Lecturer: Enrique Rengifo, Ph.D. 
 Date: 16-10  July, 1996
 Fee: 400 usd
   
 4) Advanced Cell culture technology and scale up process.   
 This course will be directed to Biotechnology: superior cell 
 cultures, strategies to produce master and work banks, expansion 
 methods, scale production of linphocites for immunotherapy, cell 
 metabolism and grow cinetic, Hole fiber bioreactors (ACUSYST-R,
 J- Y P3X), oxigen transfer, mass transfer theory, scaling 
 biotechnology processes and  economy.

 Lecturer: Carmen Hermida, M.Sc. 
 Date: 17-21  July, 1996
 Fee: 400 usd


 Oficial language: Spanish (Translation in english)
 
 Accomodation and meals fee per week: 
 College residences: 209 usd
 Hotel: 290 usd

 IMPORTANT!!!
 You has the opportunity to receive a 20% discount (in course's fee) 
 if you confirm your attendance a month before the begining of the 
 course. 
 
 Further information please contact:
 evelyn at ict.sld.cu
 franz at ict.sld.cu
 
 Evelyn Sosa Herrera
 Centro  de Inmunologia Molecular 
 calle 216 esq. 15. Siboney. Playa
 Aptdo Postal 16040, Habana 11600
 CUBA.
 fax: 335049