XXIII - Edition 2019
SIBPA - Società Italiana di Biofisica Pura e Applicata
IVSLA - Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti
XXIII School of Pure and Applied Biophysics
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"Emerging Tools in Biomechanics:
from tissues down to single molecules"
Venice, - Palazzo Franchetti (S. Marco, 2847)
4-8 February, 2019
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Topic
Mechanical properties have a key role in biological processes. At the interface between biology, physics, and mechanics the school will survey recent advances and the emerging techniques able to probe mechanical properties of biological material. Combining lectures, application talks and hands-on training, the school will introduce the topic at different length scales, from molecular and sub-cellular approaches (Atomic Force Microscopy, Acoustic Force Spectroscopy), to single cells (Brillouin microspectroscopy, MEMS) also extending towards multicellular organization and tissues (nanoindentation, ultrasonic micro-elastography). Theoretical lessons will be complemented with in silico tutorials (image and data analysis) and experimental activities.
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Speakers
- Elisa CABERLOTTO (Paris, France)
- Claudio CANALE (Genoa, Italy)
- Marco CAPITANIO (Florence, Italy)
- Luca CESERACCIU (Genoa, Italy)
- Thomas DEHOUX (Lyon, France)
- Kareem ELSAYAD (Vienna, Austria)
- Aldo FERRARI (Zurich, Switzerland)
- Daniele FIORETTO (Perugia, Italy)
- Małgorzata LEKKA (Krakow, Poland)
- Maurizio MATTARELLI (Perugia, Italy)
- Francesca PALOMBO (Exeter, UK)
- Giancarlo RUOCCO (Rome, Italy)
- Tomaso ZAMBELLI (Zurich, Switzerland)
Hands-on sessions
World leading companies will provide access to unique state of the art instrumentation to perform practical activities during the school.
- Olympus (IX83 automated platform for Traction Force Microscopy)
- Optics11 (Single Cell indentation)
- Nanosurf (FLEX-Bio Atomic Force Microscopy)
- Lumicks (single molecule mechanics with Acoustic Force Spectroscopy)
- KLA-Tencor (iNano microindentation device)
- Cytosurge
- Digital Surf
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Registration and Fees
The school will last 5 days, from Monday morning (expected arrival Sunday evening) to Friday morning. The full school registration package includes the conference material, 5 lunches, all coffee breaks and the accommodation for 5 nights. All the students will be hosted in the same Hotel, to facilitate interaction and networking. Full participation fee is 500€ (450€ for SIBPA members). In case you are not staying overnight in Venice or you are interested in finding a different accommodation, the “subscription only fee” is reduced to €250.
If you are interested in the school, REGISTER HERE. Deadline December 8th 2018
Financial Support
The school is endorsed by the COST action ARBRE-Mobieu, the COST action BioBrillouin and the International Union for Pure and Applied Biophysics who will provide financial support for up to 20 early registered students. If you are interested in this option, please follow the instructions in the registration form.
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Organizing Committee
- Silvia CAPONI - CNR Perugia (Italy), e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Mauro DALLA SERRA - CNR Trento (Italy), e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Peter Glynne-Jones - Università di Southampton (UK), e-mail:
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- Massimo VASSALLI - CNR Genova (Italy), e-mail:
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Director of the Schools
- Giorgio M. GIACOMETTI (IVSLA and University of Padua), e-mail:
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Further information can be obtained from the Scientific Coordinators
- Silvia Caponi - e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Mauro Dalla Serra - e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Peter Glynne-Jones - e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Massimo Vassalli - e-mail:
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Secretariat
- CNR-Institute of Biophysics (Italy)
- Laura Padoan - IVSLA Venice (Italy)
Webmaster
- Francesco Impallari - CNR Palermo (Italy)