Atomic Force Microscopy applied to Life Sciences Course | 3^rd edition

25-27 October 2023 | i3S, Porto, Portugal 

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool to study human pathology, that can work in physiological conditions using different molecules and cell/ tissue. In this training, participants will be introduced to the AFM coupled with an Inverted fluorescence microscope, having the opportunity to learn about the determination of morphometric parameters and the characterization of biomechanical properties of cells.
Participants will learn how to use different software for the analysis of the data arising from these studies. Applets software will be used to analyze the force-distance curves, to calculate the mechanical properties of the samples.

Target audience: Students and researchers from all the scientific community, industry, technological centers, etc 

Requirements: Laptop. The software will be installed during the course.

Course duration: 27 hours

Language: English 

Organizers: Manuela Brás, i3S; Susana Sousa, i3S; Cristina Martins, i3S; Paula Parreira, i3S

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The course will be held at i3S – Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde.
Rua Alfredo Allen, 208; 4200-135 Porto, Portugal
Tel: +351 220 408 800 | Site: http://www.i3s.up.pt/ | E-mail: events@i3s.up.pt
GPS coordinates: 41º 10’ 30.008’’ N, 8º 36’ 12.488’’ W.
 

- Introduction to AFM
- AFM coupled to Inverted Optical Microscopy for biological applications
- AFM and Fluorescence on cells
- AFM: Mechanics in Diseases
- Force Spectroscopy in infection diseases
- AFM applications in Life Sciences
- Calibration and Errors in AFM mechanical data
- Analyzing AFM Thermal Tune and Force Curve Data
 

Manfred Radmacher, Biophysics Institure, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Paula Parreira, i3S

More Speakers to be announced soon
 

The registration fee includes coffee breaks, course material, and certificate.
Limited number of participants: 12

Early bird registration | Until 31^st May 
Payment deadline: 31st May 
i3S members – 250€
P.CCC Raquel Seruca member – 250€
External members – 300€

Late registration | Until 28^th September
Payment deadline: 4th October
i3S members – 300€
P.CCC Raquel Seruca member – 300€
External members – 350€

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Cancelation policy:
In case of cancelation, the registration fee will not be refunded.
The organizer reserves the right to cancel the course in case of an insufficient number of participants, organizational reasons, or other unforeseeable events that render the execution of the course impossible. The organizer shall immediately inform the pre-registered participants of such changes.

More information: 
Advanced Training Unit | E-mail: training@i3s.up.pt | Tel: +351 226 074 900