UPCOMING EVENTS

“These two workshops were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  At the end of the year 2020, we will announce the new dates for the workshops.”

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Basic Concepts of Electrophysiology

Are you familiar with the basic concepts of electrophysiology? Are you planning to perform electrophysiological experiments? Learn how voltage and ligand gated ion channels work using this technique. Join us at this free workshop!Followed by a tour through the facilities! Sponsored by: UPR-Molecular Science Research Center & the federal NIEF / COBRE-2 GM103642 grant.

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Two-Electrode Voltage Clamp Workshop

Dr. Marrero gave an introduction about the basic concepts of membrane physiology and how different ions moves across the plasma membrane. In the 3 hours introduction, he covered topics such as differential ion distribution, membrane potential, among other topics, as well as different strategies used to monitor voltage and currents through specific ion channels. In…

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Fluorescent Light Microscopy Seminar at the Department of Chemistry UPR Cayey in Cayey P.R

Lcdo. Bismark Madera Soto conducted a seminar on the basic concepts of microscopy and fluorescence. The seminar aims to provide the knowledge for the appropriate imaging technique and the ideal microscope setup. Participants will be taught to distinguish between the available imaging techniques as Epi-Fluorescence, Confocal and Multiphoton. They will also learn the suitable mechanism…

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Fluorescent Light Microscopy Seminar at Molecular Sciences Research Center in San Juan P.R

Lcdo. Bismark Madera Soto conducted a seminar on the basic concepts of microscopy and fluorescence. The seminar aims to provide the knowledge for the appropriate imaging technique and the ideal microscope setup. Participants will be taught to distinguish between the available imaging techniques as Epi-Fluorescence, Confocal and Multiphoton. They will also learn the suitable mechanism…

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NASA Technology Infusion Road Tour

NIEF received staffs from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Dr. Jorge Miranda briefly presented the facility. The capabilities of the equipment were thoroughly explained by Dr. José Lizardi and Lcdo. Bismark Madera.  This road tour aimed to identify opportunities for new collaborations with NASA on their commitment to a trip back to the moon.