The National Institute of Pathology (NIP), one of the premier research institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is organising a five-day workshop from September 23 on 'Electron microscopy for diagnostics and biomedical research' at NIP, New Delhi.

The workshop on this subject is significant because while the advances in immunohistochemistry have led to reduced dependence on electron microscope for diagnosis in several conditions, electron microscopy still plays a decisive role for nephritic syndrome, certain tumours and bullous disorders. Hence, it is important for diagnostic pathologists to acquire the skills of electron microscopy for specific diagnostic needs as well as to carry out various research activities.

There is an urgent need for training research faculty and students from both medical and bio-medical fields in usage this state-of-the-art characterizing tool and proper interpretation the morphological changes.

The workshop is a step in this direction. The focus of this workshop is on training in sample collection and preparation methodology on one hand and correct usage of transmission electron microscope (TEM) and interpretation of ultra-structural morphology on the other.

The workshop will be conducted by leading and well experienced authorities in electron microscopy. The course will be conducted through lectures, practical demonstrations and hands on training with an aim to make young researchers knowledgeable enough to add purpose to their characterization work.