Biofilm Image Analysis
- Workshop -
http://www.erc.montana.edu/
July 25 - 26, 2002
The Center for Biofilm Engineering
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT, U.S.A
Overview
Analysis of digitized biofilm images is a critical tool in quantifying
biofilm structure.
The goal of this workshop is to provide the participants with the knowledge
necessary to perform biofilm imaging, and to interpret biofilm
images. The workshop is offered by the Biofilm Structure and Function
Research Group at the Center for Biofilm Engineering, Montana State
University. Members of this group have extensive experience in acquiring
and interpreting biofilm images, and in extracting numerical parameters
characterizing biofilm structure, from such images. For detail description
of our activities, please see http://www.erc.montana.edu/.
Agenda
The workshop will start Thursday, July 25 and will last for two days,
until Friday, July 26, 2002. Daily activities will include lectures and
laboratory sessions. The lectures will cover biofilm structure and image
analysis of biofilms. The lab sessions will cover acquiring biofilm images
and using the ISA, biofilm image analysis software developed by the
Biofilm Structure and Function Research Group.
Lectures
Biofilm structure and function: the need for quantifying biofilm structure
Digital image technology and image analysis techniques
Lab sessions
Imaging biofilms
Quantifying biofilm images using of the ISA software developed by the
Biofilm Structure and Function Research Group Interpreting the structural
parameters extracted from biofilm images
Instructors and Organizers
The workshop is organized and instructed by:
Professor Zbigniew Lewandowski
Professor Gary Harkin
Assistant Professor Haluk Beyenal
Instructors
Zbigniew Lewandowski is the course director and a professor in the Civil
Engineering Department and in the Center for Biofilm Engineering at the
Montana State University. He is also the principle investigator of the
Biofilm Structure and Function research group at the Center for Biofilm
Engineering. He has 15 years of experience in biofilm studies, and has
co-authored more than 60 papers in the area.
Gary Harkin is a professor in the Computer Science Department at the
Montana State University. He has conducted research in collaboration with
the Center for Biofilm Engineering in image processing and biofilm analysis
for 12 years. He has over 20 years of experience in image processing and
pattern recognition and has co-authored 9 papers in these areas.
Haluk Beyenal is a research assistant professor of Chemical Engineering in
the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana State University. He has
conducted research on biofilms since 1990 and on biofilm structure and
function since 1996. He has co-authored more than 25 publication on biofilms.
Location
The workshop will be held at the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana
State University.
The campus is located at the center of the Bozeman area, in the beautiful
Gallatin Valley, nestled in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Directions and a
map of the area will be sent to you with your registration materials.
Accommodations
Participants are encouraged to stay at one of the following hotels due to
their close proximity to the Montana State University campus.
Best Western - City Center Motel, 507 W. Main St., Bozeman, MT (406)
587-3158 (within walking distance of the campus)
Holiday Inn - 5 Baxter Rd., Bozeman, MT (406) 587-4561 (the hotel will
provide transportation to the campus)
Fee and registration
The number of participants is limited and reservations will be accepted on
a first come, first served basis. Therefore, pre-registration is
necessary. In order to pre-register, please call or e-mail Haluk Beyenal
(contact information is given below). Once pre-registered, you will
receive a confirmation number. No payments will be accepted without a
confirmation number! The payment must be received by June 10, 2002. The
cost of the workshop is $1,500, which includes the workshop materials, a
free copy of the ISA software, a farewell dinner,
continental breakfast each morning, and coffee during breaks. Each of the
attendees will receive a free copy of the ISA program, which was developed
to quantify biofilm images. The fee may be paid by check, money order, or
purchase order (payable to Center for Biofilm Engineering).
To register please complete the registration form and return it with the
fee to Haluk Beyenal.
The deadline for the registration is June 10, 2002
Registration form
Course on Biofilm Image Analysis
July 25 - 26, 2002
The Center for Biofilm Engineering
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT, U.S.A
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Additional conditions
The registrants are responsible for accommodations, meals, and
transportation. The organizers are not liable in the case of an accident.
It is therefore important that the participants carry appropriate health
and travel insurance.
Send to:
Dr. Haluk Beyenal
Center for Biofilm Engineering
P. O. Box 173980
Room 366 EPS
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3980
Tel : 1 (406) 994 2269
Fax : 1 (406) 994 6098
Email : beyenal at erc.montana.edu
Cancellation
The organizers reserve the right to cancel the workshop because of
insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If the program
is cancelled, the organizers will refund all registration fees, but can not
be held responsible for any other related costs, charges, or expenses,
including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
Refunds will be made for cancellations by registrants received in writing
by June 3, 2002.
The participant has to pay $ 50 as an administrative fee if they cancel by
June 3, 2002. After that, the participant or organization will be held
responsible for the fee. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may
send a substitute.
For more information, please contact one of the following;
About program content
Zbigniew Lewandowski
Professor - Civil Engineering
Center for Biofilm Engineering
Montana State University-Bozeman
366 EPS - P.O. Box 173980
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone : (406) 994 4770
Fax: (406) 994 6098
E-mail : zl at erc.montana.edu
About registration
Dr. Haluk Beyenal
Center for Biofilm Engineering
366 EPS - P.O. Box 173980
Bozeman, MT 59717
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3980
Tel : (406) 994 2269
Fax : (406) 994 6098
Email : beyenal at erc.montana.edu
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