Atomic force microscopy of Biological Interfaces
From the model membrane to the microbial cells
23-24 October 2008, NANCY
Scope of the Workshop
Scanning Probe Microscopy plays an important role in modern biophysical and life sciences research. Biological interfaces are of particular importance in many aspects, and are subject to specific investigations with AFM technology.
With this workshop we want to facilitate a fruitful dialoque between experts in the field and novice or less experienced researchers. With the scheduled hands-on equipment workshop sessions both aspects of AFM operation will be covered: sample preparation and imaging.
Venue and Schedule
The Workshop will be held at the LCPME Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Microbiology for the Environment, Nancy University, CNRS, 405 rue de Vandoeuvre- 54600 Villers-lès-Nancy, France.
October 23
- Registration, Welcome, Invited Talks. Participant's Talks. See the conference program for details.
- Hands-on workshops
- Poster Session with French wine and cheese
- Evening Dinner
October 24
- Registration, Invited Talks. Participant's Talks. See the conference program for details.
- Hands-on workshops
Registration
Conference registration fee is 250 € per person, incl. VAT, lunch breaks, and the conference dinner. To keep the workshop effective, seats are limited and early registration is recommended! Online-registration will start on Tuesday, 12th of August 2008. Note that attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodations.
Invited Talks and Posters
The technical sessions include invited talks from some of the leading AFM researchers in their field. Researchers are invited to submit a talk or a poster. Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr. Irène Revenko, Asylum Research
- Dr. Pierre Emmanuel Milhiet, University of Montpellier
- Dr. Frank Lafont, Institut Pasteur Lille,
- Dr. Fabien Gaboriaud, Nancy University
- Dr. Yves Dufrêne, University Louvain
- Dr. Csilla Gergely, Montpellier University
- Dr. Thomas Gutsmann, Research Center Borstel
- Dr. Miklós Kellermayer, University of Pecs
Hands-on Equipment Workshop
During both days of the Workshop hands-on equipment workshops with the Asylum Research MFP-3D™ AFM Systems will take place. To keep the hands-on sessions effective, the number of participants is limited. Hands-on Workshops full; no more registration.
Topics include:
- Closed Fluid Cell Operation
- Fluorescence and optical/AFM image overlay
- AC mode operation, tricks and tips
- Live Cell imaging
Oral and Poster Presentations
We invite participants to submit posters or oral presentations of 15 min duration, including a brief discussion. Please email your title and abstract no later than by September 15th to workshop@atomicforce.de.
The final program will be available on September 22nd.
Getting there
- Bus from the airport
From airport Metz Nancy Lorraine, take the airport bus „navettes METROLOR“ to Nancy. The bus stops at Nancy main station. From here follow directions given below to arrive by tram to the LCPME lab from Nancy main station. Please click here for a bus schedule.
- By train and tram
From Nancy main station, take tram line number 1 to „Vandoeuvre“. Before getting on the tram train make sure to buy your ticket. Exit at „Le Reclus“. From the tram stop walk down Avenue Jean Jaurès until you reach Rue Victor Basch after about 150 m. Turn right onto Rue Victor Basch and follow it for about 900 m. It will change its name into Rue de Vandoeuvre. The LCPME building will be on the right. The entrance is on the second car park (without the barrier).
Stations Tram | Footwalk from Tram Station to Workshop | Aerial view
- By car
Leave the highway A33 at the exit for „Nancy-Brabois“ and drive in direction of Nancy (Avenue de Bourgogne). After about one kilometer, it will change into Av. Du Général Leclerc. Go downhill about 600 m and make a steep turn left into the small Rue Victor Basch. Continue down that road about 500 m and straight on onto Rue de Vendoeuvre. The LCPME building will be on the right. A car park is in front of the main entrance. Please click here for a map.
Accomodation
Hotels (downtown):
Hotels (near tram stop CHU Brabois in Vandoeuvre):
Contact Information
- Dr. Roland Goschke
Atomic Force F&E GmbH
phone: 49 621 762117 0
- Prof. Dr. Fabien Gaboriaud
Laboratory of Physical Chemistry and Microbiology Nancy University, CNRS
phone: 33 3 83 68 52 39
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