Our advanced molecular science courses are targeted toward senior graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and young faculty who are interested in advancing their knowledge to become leaders in their fields. Individuals who have a fundamental understanding of biology, chemistry, and physics will get the most from one of these intensive courses.
Instruction will be given by world class faculty from universities within the Great Lakes region, beginning with the basic fundamentals and incorporating cutting edge applications and instrumentation. For more detail descriptions of each course, visit our website
Course Directors:
Stem Cell and Organoid Biology (June 21-25): Aitor Aguirre, PhD (MSU) and Elena Demireva, PhD (MSU)
Advanced Molecular Imaging (June 24-27): Paula Foster, PhD (Western) and Ashley Makela, PhD (MSU)
Advanced Microscopy (June 25-28): Zhen Qiu, PhD (MSU) and Jens Schmidt, PhD (MSU)
Contact: IQ.GLAMSinfo@msu.edu for questions
Room and board:
Room and board are not included in the registration cost, however we have partnered with several local hotels to offer group rates.
Tulyp Hotel $250/night
Book online
Haworth Hotel at Hope College $199/night
Book via phone 616-395-7200 or online
Country Inn and Suites $159/night
Book via phone 616-215-0980 and reference MSU
Travel:
The Holland Amtrak Station is less than a mile away from Hope College - this would be the easiest method of travel. Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids is 40 minutes away.
For MSU Participants:
If you would like to pay by account number, select 'pay by check' and email IQ.GLAMSInfo@msu.edu with the account information.
