* Registration deadline: 27. March 2026 * 

When: 14. - 15. April 2026, from 9:00- max. 17:30 and 9:00 to max. 16:00 (depends on training groups)

Where: Institute of Molecular and Cellular Anatomy,  Albert-Einstein-Allee 11, 89081 Ulm                  

M24/4003 (Introduction), M24/4213+4214 (Training)

Participant limitation: none

Unlock the Potential of Laser Microdissection: Empower Your Research with Precision!

Ready to advance your spatial genomics and proteomics projects? Join our hands-on workshop on Laser Microdissection (LMD)—the link between classic histology and modern molecular techniques like spatial transcriptomics.

Get practical experience with the PALM MicroBeam system and learn contact-free microdissection for highly pure cell isolation—free from contamination. Our experts will guide you through:

• Optimal sample preparation
• Using state-of-the-art LMD technology
• Key tips for collecting material suited for downstream applications (qRT-PCR, sequencing, gene expression, proteomics, and more)

Ideal for researchers seeking spatial molecular insights or planning to implement LMD in their work.

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your research! See the preliminary program for details or go to registration here:

*Registration deadline: will be announced*

When: to be announced

Where: 

Size: max. 15 Participants

Workshop description:
Specializing in the curation and analysis of biomedical data, we  support researchers across the full data lifecycle. We maintain a dedicated Dataverse for storage and annotation of medical faculty datasets, and offer Research Data Management training based on FAIR principles, including guidance on tools like LabArchives.
Our Bioinformatics workshops combine short lectures with hands-on tutorials covering R programming, Bioconductor, and (spatial) RNA-seq data analysis.

*Registration deadline: 06. Nov. 2026*

When: 24. and 25. Nov. 2026, each day from 9:00-13:00 

Where: ULMTeC Core Facility Kleintierbildgebung
             N26/1304, Seminarroom for theoretical part will be announced
Size: max. 8 Participants 

Workshop description:
Join our interactive workshop on in vivo neurochemical profiling with preclinical magnetic resonance spectroscopy (¹H MRS) — designed specifically for PhD students who want to explore advanced methods for studying brain metabolism and neurochemistry.

¹H MRS is a noninvasive technique that enables the detection and quantification of selected neurometabolites within localized regions of the living brain. In this workshop, you will learn what information these measurements can provide, how they are acquired and processed, and how they can support preclinical neuroscience research.

During this session, you will discover:

• which key neurometabolites can be measured with preclinical ¹H MRS
• what these signals may reveal about brain metabolism, neurochemical status, and disease-related alterations
• how acquisition parameters and data processing influence spectral quality and quantification
• how ultrahigh-field ¹H MRS is applied in current preclinical neuroscience studies

No prior spectroscopy experience is required. After the theoretical introduction, participants will get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Core Facility for Small Animal Imaging, where you will see a preclinical 11.7 T MR system and learn how ultrahigh-field MR supports advanced brain imaging and spectroscopy.

Depending on group size and available time, participants may also take part in a live demonstration of the experimental workflow, from animal preparation and positioning to measurement setup and data acquisition.

This workshop will provide both a solid scientific foundation and practical insight into ultrahigh-field preclinical brain MRS.

Ready to take your research to the next level? Go to registration here!