Science Workshop at Blackfeet Community College: Immunofluorescence and Trails to Research Program

June 9, 2026

Blackfeet Community College is offering an exciting hands-on science workshop designed to introduce participants to modern biological research techniques used in laboratories around the world.

This two-day course focuses on immunofluorescence and provides an opportunity to explore how scientists study the nervous system at the cellular level.

Workshop Overview

Participants will investigate questions central to biology and biomedical science, including:

  • What are antibodies used for beyond their role in the immune system?
  • What effects do environmental agents have on nervous system development?

Using real research techniques, participants will apply antibodies to make the nervous system in fish embryos visible through fluorescence. This method is widely used in biomedical research to visualize structures and better understand how organisms develop.

Video Overview

What You Will Learn

This workshop introduces a foundational laboratory technique in biology and biomedical research. Participants will:

  • Gain hands-on experience with immunofluorescence methods
  • Learn how antibodies can be used as research tools
  • Explore nervous system development in a model organism
  • Practice thinking and working like a scientist in a lab environment

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in biology, health sciences, or research careers.

Course Details

  • Dates: June 22–23, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day
  • Cost: Free (all materials are provided)

Registration Information

To register, please contact:

Betty Matthews
Email: b_mathews@bfcc.edu

Questions

For additional information, contact:

Christa Merzdorf
Email: merzdorf@montana.edu

or

Betty Matthews
Email: b_mathews@bfcc.edu