Museum Techniques
in the 21st Century
16-18 June · Porto
2021 edition · online
After two successful presential editions, where students prepared bird and mammal specimens, and enjoyed a strong interaction and brainstorming between students and instructors, this edition will be exclusively online in 2021!
In this online edition registration costs will be minimized, and the number of students can be increased, to reach a wider public (max. 30 participants)
Aims
To provide an updated overview of the potential of museum collections for biodiversity research. The instructors, from Porto University, will share their knowledge and experience on curating and using museum specimens, complemented by lectures of several invited researchers on their innovative use of museum’s resources for vertebrate’s research.
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 and 3D models
data
understand the potential of the spatial and temporal data, available in global repositories, such as GBIF
preparations
present the ways that vouchers of vertebrates can be prepared to ensure that quality data is available for generations to come
time (GMT +1)
Wednesday
16 Jun
Thursday
17 Jun
Friday
18 Jun
09:00 – 10:15
Value of museums in the 21st century and current methods for preparing specimens
Museum specimens as a resource for non-genetic molecular analysis
Interactive online session on the preparation of voucher vertebrate specimens
10.30 – 12.45
Invited lectures – the principle of the “extended specimen” & “whole specimen” examples
Invited lectures – retrieval of non-genetic molecular analysis data from ancient specimens
Visit to a taxidermist office – preparation of mounted specimens for exhibition
lunch
lunch
lunch
14.15 – 15:30
Museum specimens as a genetic and genomic resource
Museum specimen’s data as a resource for biodiversity analysis
Visit to MHNCUP Collections – types of specimens and storage
15.45 – 17.30
Invited lectures – retrieval of genetic data from ancient specimens
Invited lectures – use of museum data for biodiversity analysis
Free
75% of student slots
Free
priority 2
Free
priority 3
50 €
priority 4
Instructors
instructors
CIBIO researchers and MHNUP Bird Curator
invited lecturers
Researchers that will share their expertises
