The Biochemistry and Cell Biology area is equipped with various instruments useful for the biochemical and functional characterization of proteins and small molecules, including the study of signal transduction in marine organisms. The available equipment includes homogenizers for cell destruction, chromatographic systems for the purification and characterization of proteins, spectrophotometers for enzymatic assays.

Manager: Imma Castellano

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Extension #293

Third floor EST Wing, #356

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The area of Functional Genomics is devoted to the localization and perturbation of gene expression during embryonic development in marine organisms. This area is organized into dedicated two platforms:

• Gene perturbation
• Microscopic observations

Manager: Mara Francone
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Extension #353

Second floor EAST Wing

The Gene Perturbation platform is equipped with the necessary equipment for the transformation and culture of embryos of marine organisms.
The area is equipped with: a puller to prepare microinjection needles, an electroporator and three microinjection setups necessary for the transformation of zygotes.
Refrigerated incubators and a thermostatic chamber (walk-in) are also available, for the growth of embryos at the required temperature (typically 15, 18 and 20°C).  

Managere: Mara Francone
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Extension #353

Second floor EAST Wing, #244,  #246 

The Microscopic Observations platform is equipped with four systems: 
2 microscopes, both with visible light and fluorescence; 
2 stereomicroscopes (brightfield and fluorescence).

Manager: Mara Francone
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Extension #353

Second floor EAST Wing, #245

The Physiology and Behavior area is devoted to research in fields including physiology, neuroscience and behavior of marine organisms, with a focus on the evaluation of neural and behavioral plasticity. This is organized into three dedicated platforms:

• Histology
• Behavioral and morphological analysis
• Electrophysiology

Manager: Pamela Imperadore 

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Extension #232

First Floor EAST Wing

The Developmental Molecular Biology area is dedicated to the analysis and study of the regulatory mechanisms that govern development of marine organisms. This includes the following dedicated platforms:

• Electrophoresis and PCR
• Centrifugation and Ultracentrifugation
• Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification

Manager: Alessandro Amoroso

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Extension #345

First Floor EST Wing	Second Floor EST Wing

The Electrophoresis and PCR platform is equipped with several PCR machines (9) and with the necessary equipment for the: preparation of agarose gel, electrophoresis gel running, UV image acquisition, quantification of nucleic acids (NanoDrop).

Managere: Alessandro Amoroso

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Extension #345

Bookable Equipment
Room #146
Chemical Hood for the purification of nucleic acids
Room #235
- PCR HYBAID Express #1
- PCR HYBAID Express #2
- PCR HYBAID PX2
- PCR BIORAD C1000 #1
- PCR BIORAD C1000 #2
- PCR MJResearch PTC 100
- PCR MJResearch MiniCycler
- PCR GeneAmp System 9700
- PCR EPPENDORF Mastercycler
- Thermostated Bath JULABO SW22
- Thermostated Bath GFL
- Hybridization Oven FINEPCR
- Hybridization Oven TECNE
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Primo piano Ala EST, #146	Secondo piano Ala EST, #235

The Centrifugation and Ultracentrifugation platform is equipped with various instruments which allow centrifugation at different speeds (up to 90000 rpm in the case of Ultracentrifugation), with fixed angle or swinging bucket rotors, at controlled temperature.

Manager: Alessandro Amoroso

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Extension #345

Second Floor Room #246 and landing

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The Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification platform is organized in different locations: one on the first floor and two on second floor of the East Wing. These laboratories are equipped with hoods dedicated to various activities.

Manager: Alessandro Amoroso

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Extension #345

Bookable Equipment
Room #146
Chemical Hood for the purification of nucleic acids
Room #242
Chemical Hood equipped with  pHmeter THERMO SCIENTIFIC Orion Star A211 for the preparation of solutions
Room #238
Chemical Hood for the purification of nucleic acids
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Primo piano Ala EST, #146	Secondo Piano Ala EST: Stanze # 242 e 238

DEADLINES

March 1, 2019 Fellowship application
April 1, 2019 Announcement of the official School Programme
May 15, 2019 Abstract Submission
May 15, 2019 Early Registration
May 31, 2019 Notification of Acceptance type (Oral or Poster)

The 3rd edition will take place in July 2019 at the University Centre - CESTEV in Naples, from the 1st to the 4th July and at the Hotel Pianeta Mare in Maratea from the 4th to 5th of July 2019.
This course is designed for PhD students and young researchers aiming to acquire an interdisciplinary and intersectoral understanding of the state of the art in Natural Products.
Led by academics from Federico II University, the participants will focus on Natural Products chemistry, biology, ecology, pharmacology and more.
A combination of lectures, seminars and interactive sessions will provide an immersive and challenging experience and team-based problem solving activities will help the participants to be prepared for future research studies in these fields.
In addition, interactive sessions on transferable skills, including teamwork, leadership, personal effectiveness, entrepreneurship and innovation, will give the participants training in order to combine research excellence with novel approaches in communication and dissemination strategies.
As an international summer school, ISSNP provides the opportunity to enjoy an exciting experience in a highly stimulating environment and in one of the most inspiring countries in the world, Italy.
Previous participants have highlighted that ISSNP is an enriching event both professionally and personally.
All students are expected to submit an abstract and may apply for a short oral communication and/or a poster presentation.
The poster communications are briefly presented by the authors during lively open sessions, in line with the main aim of the school to create a friendly environment and provide the opportunity to young scientists, post-docs and PhD students to meet leading scientists of high international repute in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Have a glance on the scheduled programme through the link: http://www.issnp.org
Please be informed that the "Abstract Submission" procedure for ISSNP 2017 is now available through School web site. Authors are asked to submit a one page abstract using the information available at the web link: http://www.issnp.org/en/abstract-info.php Kindly feel free to contact us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for any further queries.

We look forward to welcoming you in Naples in July 2019!

ISSNP 2019 – The Organizing Committee and the Scientific Committee

Venue

University Centre - CESTEV in Naples, from the 1st to the 4th July and Hotel Pianeta Mare in Maratea from the 4th to 5th of July 2019. (www.issnp.org)

Registration

To register visit to the Registration Page for the I Edition of the International Summer School on Natural Products (ISSNP) at http://www.issnp.org/en/registration-info.php

Registration fee includes:

a) participation in all the School events during the five-day programme
b) copies of the slides presented by each lecturer
c) course notes
d) lunches
e) Pizza Party
f) transportation by bus from Napoli to Maratea (and back)
g) Evra visit (leader company in the field of plants extracts, typical of the Mediterranean area) "Cristo di Maratea" visit (the third tallest statue of Jesus in Europe located on the summit of Monte San Biagio)
h) Overnight in a four people occupancy bedroom at Hotel Pianeta Maratea
i) Social Pool party

Organizing Secretariat

YES Meet
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Fax: +39 0818770258

Organizing committee

Giorgia OLIVIERO, Coordinator (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Adele CUTIGNANO (Istituto di chimica biomolecolare, CNR)
Germana ESPOSITO (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II)
Luigi MILELLA (Università degli Studi della Basilicata)
Giovanna ROMANO (Stazione Zoologica, Anton Dohrn)
Valentina SEPE (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II)

Scientific committee

Valeria COSTANTINO, President (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II)
Maurizio D'AURIA (Università degli Studi della Basilicata)
Gabriele FONTANA (Indena)
Alberto MINASSI (Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale)
Daniela MONTESARCHIO (Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II)
Maria Chiara MONTI (Università degli Studi di Salerno)
Vera MUCCILLI (Università degli Studi di Catania)
Daniele PASSARELLA (Università degli Studi di Milano)
Laura CIPOLLA (Università degli Studi di Milano)
William GERWICK (Department of Biology and Marine Biology and Center for Marine Science, UNCW)