The Microglial and Neuroinflammation Thematic Network is pleased to announce that it will be organizing its 2nd Workshop "Microglia: from gene to function" at the Bordeaux Neuroschool (https://www.bordeaux-neurocampus.fr/en/who-are-we-bordeaux-neurocampus/school-of-neuroscience/) from November 3 to 7, 2025. This workshop stands out this year with a novel approach: the three workshops will converge around a common scientific project aimed at deciphering the synthesis of IL-1β by myeloid cells in the brain, thanks to the use of a biosensor mouse.

Dedicated to young researchers (PhD; Junior Post-Docs; Junior Engineers), the workshop will bring together 20 participants and will consist of three 2-day practical workshops, led by 11 researchers from the GDR, specialists in these approaches. The themes chosen for the workshops are:

Ex-vivo and in-vivo imaging Objective: Acquire images using a two-photon microscope, learn to analyze the morphology and dynamics of microglia Technological approaches: Ex vivo and in vivo two-photon microscopy Flow cytometry Objective: Learn to immunophenotype the brain's immune cells (microglia, Border Associated Macrophages) Techniques: Preparation of immune cells from the brain and meninges and analysis by cytometry. Transcriptomics Objective: Generate and analyze scRNA-seq data Approaches: scRNAseq: from sample preparation to library preparation; Step-by-step analysis of a scRNA-seq dataset using the SEURAT package

Each participant will be able to participate in 2 of the 3 workshops, with a ranking of the three workshops in order of preference requested during pre-registration. Friday afternoon will be devoted to the presentation of the results obtained in the three workshops and will be an opportunity to discuss the 3 themes covered.

General program:

Sunday November 2d: Arrival of participants

Monday November 3d: to Thursday November 6th: Practical workshops

Friday NOvember 7th: am: Conference; pm: Presentation of the different workshops

Saturday November 8th: Departure of participants

Practical information:

Workshop cost: €900 per participant (€600 for Bordeaux participants, accommodation not included)

The cost includes participation in the workshops, double room accommodation, catering (from Monday morning to Saturday morning). Travel to the workshop venue and meals on Sunday 2/11 and Saturday 08/11 remain at the participants' expense.

Language: French or English depending on the selected participants.

Registration timeline:

July 1 - August 10: Pre-registration via the Assoconnect_Club de cellules Gliales website

September 15: Announcement of selected participants

October 1: Deadline for validation of registrations for selected participants

Note:

If the registration fee is a barrier, do not hesitate to contact us.

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