This annual workshop is intended to assist researchers and graduate students in learning the molecular biology techniques to further understand the ecology, physiology, biochemistry, reproduction, or pathology of scleractinian corals. Course format will include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on experience in a variety of molecular biology techniques. The field component of the course will include identification of local coral species and specimen collection.

| Location | Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology |
| Dates | August 2-13, 2004 |
| Instructors | Brian Bowen, Ph.D., Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Ruth Gates, Ph.D., Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Jo-Ann Leong, Ph.D., Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Teresa Lewis, Ph.D., Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Mike Rappé, Ph.D., Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology Rob Toonen, Ph.D., Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology |
| Participants | Graduate-level students or working professionals. Applicants must provide a letter of interest (2 page maximum with 11 point font), CV, and a letter of recommendation from your graduate advisor or supervisor. Workshop certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course. |
| Fee | $2000 covers lab supplies and workbook, housing, and meals |
| Other Costs | Participants are responsible for travel to/from Honolulu. Travel arrangements to Coconut Island will be provided. For more information contact Dr. Teresa Lewis at tdlewis@hawaii.edu. |
| Application deadline | CLOSED |
| Download the Schedule | WORD or PDF (schedule subject to change - please check back frequently). |
| Download Course Readings | Course Reading PDFs page |
| For more information on this course, contact: |
Dr. Teresa Lewis Email: tdlewis@hawaii.edu |
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