Museum Techniques
in the 21st Century
17-21 July · Vairão, Portugal
2023 edition
Welcome to the 5th edition of an intensive course on innovative uses of museum’s resources for vertebrate’s research. By the end of this course students will have an updated overview of the potential of museum collections for biodiversity research
training
The host instructors, from CIBIO-InBIO and the Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto (MHNCUP) and foreign instructors from Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates (CUMV) will share their knowledge and experience on preparing, curating, and using museum specimens. This will be complemented by online lectures of several invited researchers.
In addition, students will practice how to prepare bird and mammal specimens, how tissues can be obtained and preserved for a variety of uses, how to obtain coloration data and how to prepare 3D models.
where
CIBIO-InBIO is located at the Vairão Campus, just north of Porto city (how to get there). The Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto (MHNCUP) is located right at the centre of Porto city.
topics
beyond the specimen
present the "extend specimen" concept, and the potentially limitless use of Biological collections
genetics
consider how museum specimens provide genetic and genomic resources and how to retrieve genomic data from historical specimens
molecular
present other non-genetic molecular methods, such as stable isotopes, toxicology and quantification of coloration
whole specimen
discuss state-of-the-art ‘whole specimen’ techniques including CT scanning, 3D models, 3d printing
data
understand the potential of the spatial and temporal data, available in global repositories, such as GBIF and the power of machine learning techniques to mobilize data from specimens
preparations
practice the ways that vouchers of vertebrates can be prepared to ensure that quality data is available for generations to come
time (GMT +1)
monday
17 Jul
tuesday
18 Jul
wednesday
19 Jul
thursday
20 Jul
friday
21 Jul
09:00 – 10:15
Value of museums in the 21st century
Museum specimens as a genetic and genomic resource
Museum specimens as a resource for non-genetic molecular analysis
Museum specimen’s data as a resource for biodiversity analysis
Visit to a taxidermist office – preparation of mounted specimens for exhibition
10.30 – 12.45
Invited lectures – the principle of the “extended specimen” & “whole specimen” examples
Invited lectures – retrieval of genetic data from ancient specimens
Invited lectures – retrieval of non-genetic molecular analysis data
Invited lectures – curation of museum data for biodiversity analysis
Practical session – preparing voucher specimens (birds & mammals)
lunch
lunch
lunch
lunch
lunch
14.15 – 17:30
Current methods for preparing specimens
Practical session – preparing voucher specimens (birds)
Practical session – preparing voucher specimens (mammals)
Practical session – retrieving genetic material from museum specimens
Practical session – preparing voucher specimens (birds & mammals)
Practical session – retrieving coloration data and prepare 3D models
Visit to MHNCUP Collections – types of specimens and storage
Practical session – data preparation for publishing in GBIF
Practical session – preparing voucher specimens (birds & mammals)
Invited Seminar & conclusions
Free
75% of student slots
Free
.
95€
.
200 €
( CIBIO-InBIO members 20% discount)
Registration fees do not include accommodation or meals
organizers & instructors
- Ricardo Jorge Lopes (CIBIO/UP & MHNCUP, Portugal)
- Paulo Célio Alves (CIBIO/UP & FCUP, Portugal)
- Rita Rocha (CIBIO/UP & MHNCUP, Portugal)
- Ana Leitão (CIBIO/UP & FCUP, Portugal)
- Diana Lobo (CIBIO/UP & FCUP, Portugal)
foreign instructors
- Mary Margaret Ferraro Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates (CUMV). Bird Collections Manager.
