Educational Programs at the Institute

2006 Histotechniques and Coral Disease

June 26 to July 5, 2006

A) Montipora patula growth anomaly. B) Note diffuse coagulation necrosis of tissues lining the gastrovascular canals (arrow). Bar=20 micrometers. Photo and histology by Thierry Work.

This workshop is focused on building individual skills in histological techniques by working with scleractinian corals and other anthozoans. Coursework is designed to foster an appreciation of the importance of histopathology to support studies of many aspects of anthozoan biology such as their ecology, physiology, biochemistry, reproduction, as well as in the interpretation of coral disease.

The field component of the course will include identification of local anthozoan species, appropriate specimen selection, collection, and the identification and quantification of diseased corals. We will then apply methods and techniques for preparing thin sections of coral tissues for examination by light microscopy to determine the condition of the tissues and cells, the animals’ reproductive status, and whether any parasites or pathogens are present that might be affecting the health of the animal or its symbiotic algae.

Course format will include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience with all aspects of anthozoan histology.

 

Instructors Esther Peters, Ph.D., Tetra Tech, Inc.
Kathy Price, HT,
Greta Aeby, Ph.D., Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
Participants Graduate-level students or working professionals. Limit 12 students.
Credit College credit can be obtained through the University of Hawaii summer course offerings.
Fee $1500 covers lab supplies, course materials, housing, and food.
Other Costs Participants are responsible for travel to / from Honolulu. There are kitchen facilities available in the dorm room. Travel arrangements to Coconut Island will be provided. Participants should provide own mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit or diveskin. Scholarships or other types of financial support are NOT available from HIMB.
Application deadline May 1, 2006; Download the application form (Word document).
Submit applications to: Dr. Greta Aeby
Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology
PO Box 1346
Kane‘ohe, HI 96744
KEY DATES (all 2006)
May 1
May 15
June 1
June 15
June 26
  
Application deadline (download the application form)
Email notification of acceptance
Required deposit ($300)
Balance due ($1200)
Course begins
For more information
on this course, contact:		 Dr. Greta Aeby
Email: greta@hawaii.edu

 

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