Kelly’s formal education is in neuroscience from Penn State. She spent 2 years at NIMH/NIH working on neural stem cell progenitor fate choice and while there gained extensive experience in fluorescence microscopy. She subsequently went to the cell biology division of the newly formed Proteomics Group at Celera where they investigated differential proteomic expression in tumors to identify novel therapeutic targets. While at Celera, Kelly gained useful flow cytometry experience.

Kelly’s knowledge of fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry acquired at NIH and Celera, respectively, led her to her current position at Molecular Probes where she has worked for the last five years trouble-shooting applications, teaching, and helping investigators take their fluorescent experiments to the next level.

The Wet Lab will focus on two exciting INVITROGEN product families: Q-Dots and Organelle Lights. Visit the links below to determine the fluorescent probe you would most like to try.

Q-Dot Conjugates

Organelle Lights

Q-Dot Protocols

Workshop Flier

What are Quantum Dots?

• I’d like to participate in the wet lab. What do I need to do?

Contact Maryanne as soon as possible; currently there are 8 participants and space is limited. The cut off date for participation in the wet lab is February 8th.

• I don’t have a sample; may I still come to the wet lab?

Yes! feel free to stop by the Imaging Center (SOM E632) to observe the staining and check out the results on one of the many microscopes in the facility.

• Do I need to RSVP for lunch on the 20th?

No, but an approximate head count for INVITROGEN would be helpful

• Is there a fee to attend the seminars or wet lab?

No, the workshop is entirely free!

Maryanne Pendergast
Training and Facility Manager
216-368-2575 (office)
mxp19@case.edu