User Training

For a limited time, Aperio is offering complimentary* product training. Join us at our new training facility near San Diego, CA, or in a region near you.


(To register, click your desired training date. Dates in gray indicate a training session is full.)

December 3-5, 2008
December 17-19, 2008
January 7-9, 2009
January 28-30, 2009
February 9-11, 2009
February 25-27, 2009
March 4-6, 2009
March 25-27, 2009
April 8-10, 2009
April 22-24, 2009
May 6-8, 2009
June 3-5, 2009
June 17-19, 2009
July 8-10, 2009
August 5-7, 2009
August 12-14, 2009
September 2-4, 2009
September 16-18, 2009
October 5-7, 2009
October 28-30, 2009
November 18-20, 2009
December 1-3, 2009
December 14-16, 2009


East Coast Regional Training Dates

January 21-23, 2009
May 27-29, 2009
July 22-24, 2009
October 14-16, 2009



Day 1 – ScanScope

Subject Course Objectives
Aperio Applications Overview Introduction to Aperio Software User Applications
ScanScope Overview ScanScope – What is it?
  - ScanScope Models and applications
Hardware and System Components
  - ScanScope PC
  - ScanScope Scanner
  - Scanner Components
  - ScanScope Connections
  - Typical System Layout
Software
  - ScanScope Console
  - Associated User Applications
  - Aperio Service Manager
ScanScope User Basics Describe the Recommended Operating Environment
Describe ScanScope Components
ScanScope Initialization
Clean/Inspect Slides Before Scanning
Describe Scanning Steps
Access/Use ScanScope Console
  - View Slide/Rack Status
  - Access/Use of Slide Operations Menu, Main Menu
Perform Manual Scanning using Console
  - Access/Use Start Tab
  - Access/Use Scan Area Tab
  - Access/Use Focus Tab
  - Access/Use Calibrate Tab
  - Access/Use Scan Tab
Perform Snapshot
Perform Automatic Scanning
Perform Light Maintenance
ScanScope Advanced Scanning Scan Area Adjustments
  - Wide vs. Narrow Stripe
  - Focus – Interstripe vs. Pre-focus
  - CWS Files
Focus Adjustments
  - Manual Focus Point Placement
  - Focusing with Live Window
  - Focus Offset
Calibration Adjustments
  - Default Stripe
Configuration
  - Motion Properties
  - ScanScope Properties
Maintenance
  - Presnap
  - Camera Gains

Day 2 – Spectrum Plus

Subject Course Objectives
Spectrum Plus Overview Applications and Workflow
Data and Image Management
Intelligent Data Retrieval
Security and Data Groups
Image Viewing (ImageScope)
  - Viewing Images
  - TelePath Live
  - Digital Slide Conferencing
Connectivity and Interfacing
Spectrum Plus Add-ons
  - Reports
  - TMA Lab
  - Image Analysis
Spectrum Plus Administration Open Service Manager and check services
Set Spectrum Plus configuration
Login to Spectrum Plus and set system settings
Create Data Groups
Create Users
Edit Data Tables
Add Stains
Create Customers
Add canned comments
Spectrum Plus Super User
Instructor: Michelle 		Add Slides/Images manually to Spectrum
Add data to digital slide
Learn how to organize data in a hierarchy and how to use the case/project, specimen, and digital slide lists
Locate previously scanned slides, view data on the slide and assign it to Specimen or Case
Search using the main search tool and also in the folder view
Generate reports
Digital Slide Studio Scale and crop digital slides
Rotate digital slides, labels, and macro images
Convert digital slides from one file format to another using various compression methods
Generate a thumbnail image with custom dimensions
Batch convert a group of digital slides to a new file format or compression type
Adjust digital slides (for example, adjust color balance or contrast and brightness)
Apply a convolution filter to a digital slide
Telepath Live and Digital Slide Conferencing Define TelePath Live
Describe the difference between Live video & Z-Stack
Configure and connect
View Live and capture Z-Stacks
Digital Slide Conferencing
Describe uses for a Digital Slide Conference
Initiate, configure/conduct, and join a Digital Slide Conference

Day 3 – Image Analysis and TMALab

Subject Course Objectives
Image Analysis
Best suited for: Users and Super Users 		Identify Aperio Image Analysis tools and applications
Describe Aperio Image Analysis capabilities
Define Positive Pixel Count analysis
Run Positive Pixel Count analysis
Explain PPC input parameters
Define Color Deconvolution analysis
Separate Stains using Color Deconvolution analysis
Explain Color Deconvolution input parameters
Define Colocalization analysis
Run Colocalization analysis across three color channels
Explain Colocalization input parameters
Define IHC Nuclear analysis
Run IHC Nuclear
Explain IHC Nuclear input parameters
Define IHC Membrane analysis
Run IHC Membrane
Explain IHC Membrane input parameters
Describe Micro Vessel Density analysis
Describe Micromet analysis
TMALab Describe function/application of TMA Lab
Create TMA block templates
Segment TMA Slides
View TMA Spots
Customizing TMALab data tables
Associate TMA Cores to Specimens
Analyze TMA Spots
Export metadata and images

To register for a training session or for additional information, please contact the Training Department at usertraining@aperio.com or 760.539.1163. Space is limited, so reserve your seat now!

*For existing customers only. Aperio will provide tuition and daytime meals for the duration of the training. Travel is not included.

* Aperio products are FDA cleared for specific clinical applications, and are intended for research use for other applications.