RMBL is now taking registrations for a NEW GC-MS class August 12-18, 2018
RMBL SCIENTISTS REGISTERING BY FEBRUARY 1 RECEIVE PRIORITY FOR A SPOT IN
THE CLASS.
All registrations received after Feb.1 will be handled on a first come,
first served basis. Please forward this to any of your colleagues who
may be interested!!!
Details below.
VOLATILE ANALYSIS AT RMBL - WORKSHOP AND LAB-TO-FIELD TRAINING
COURSE
Instructors: Robert Raguso and Diane Campbell
Description: Biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are major
drivers of terrestrial ecology across many scales and influence the
spectrum of mutualistic to antagonistic interactions. Until recently, it
has been difficult to incorporate VOC analysis into field ecological
research, especially in remote settings where such interactions are best
studied.
We are offering a beginner's course in the analysis of VOCs using
coupled gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
Participants will learn the basics of how to collect, separate, identify
and quantify plant VOCs from local plants at RMBL, using complementary
methods widely accepted among chemical ecologists. In addition,
participants will apply these basics to a short project, during which
the instructors will work with them to optimize GC-MS and GC-FID methods
for their focal species, target compounds or questions.
Learning outcomes include familiarity and competence with methods and
first principles, practice applying core approaches in short projects,
the potential to produce pilot / proof of concept data for research
projects, and (ultimately) the opportunity for participants to add VOC
analysis to their research programs, at RMBL and beyond.
Course/supplies fee: $250, modest scholarships available for graduate
students or others who may need financial assistance.
Additional fees: Non-RMBL scientists will also pay for station fees,
meals, and housing costs.
Dates: Aug.12-18, 2018
Class size: 12 students
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER: http://www.rmbl.org/gc-ms-course/
<http://www.rmbl.org/gc-ms-course/>
Contacts: Logistical questions should be directed to Science Director,
Jennie Reithel at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Questions related to
course content should be directed to Diane Campbell at [email protected]
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Diane Campbell
Professor
Dept. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92697 USA
[email protected]
http://faculty.sites.uci.edu/campbelllab/
