Annual Meeting of Photonics4Life

The Network of Excellence for Biophotonics meets for its Annual Meeting including scientific talks, poster session, internal workgroups and much more. Further information can be found here. For registration please fill out the form which can be downloaded above the picture and send it to David Stevenson (ds50(at)st-andrews(dot)ac(dot)uk) of University of St. Andrews.

Preliminary Programme

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

General Networking Meeting
Lecture Theatre B

08:00-08:30 Coffee with tea, & issuance of passwords for WiFi access, main foyer, School of Physics

08:30-08:45 Results of the recent Executive Committee Meeting

08:45-09:30 Discussion of the database

09:30-11:00 WP meetings (3/6/8/10) in rooms 222/233/330/301 (respectively)

11:00-11:30 Coffee Break

11:30-13:00 WP meetings (11/5/7) in rooms 222/233/301 (respectively)

13:00-14:00 Lunch Break (and a meeting of the Executive board)

14:00-16:00 WP meetings (2/4/9/1) room 222/233/330/301 (respectively)

16:00-16:30 Coffee Break

16:30-18:30 Status of WPs 1-11 & P4L projects (each 7’ with 3’ discussion)

18:30-21:00 Poster session, evaluation of the posters, elevator pitch, food buffet & wine reception

20:00 Announcement of the winner of the young scientist poster prize

*Delegates wishing to use WiFi during the meeting are advised to pre-install a programme called “Eduroam” prior to arrival, as there is no WiFi access possible without this software. Details may be found here http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/itsupport/computers/network/Wirelessaccess/

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Scientific Meeting
Lecture Theatre B

08:00-09:00 Coffee and tea, main foyer, School of Physics

09:00-09:10 A word of welcome: Professor Kishan Dholakia and Professor Dr. Jürgen Popp

09:10-09:40 Invited Clinical Speaker: Professor Simon Herrington

09:40-11:10 6 Scientific talks, each 12’ with additional 3’ for discussion

• Plasmonics for biomedical applications, Romain Quidant, Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
• White light interference microscopy of RBC, Alexander Kalyanov, Saratov State University (SSU)
• Introduction of the Lund cluster, Niels Bendsoe, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University Hospital, Lund
• Quantitative study of dynamic cellular response to femtosecond laser poration by digital holographic microscopy, Maciej Antkowiak, University of St Andrews (USTAN)
• Minimally invasive corneal surgery by femtosecond and diode lasers, Francesca Rossi, Institute of Applied Physics National Research Council (IFAC-CNR)
• Microstructured Optical Fibers for Minimally Invasive Procedures, Stefaan Heyvaert, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

11:10-11:30 Coffee Break

11:30-13:00 6 Scientific talks, each 12’ with additional 3’ for discussion

• Ultrasonic measurement of ocular surface pulsation, Malgorzata Kowalska, Institute of Physics, Wroclaw University of Technology
• Label free holographic and AFM imaging of human neural cells under electrical stimulation, Jouko Viitanen, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, (VTT)
• Multiparametric surface plasmon resonance imaging biochips, Aurélien Duval, Institut d'Optique Graduate School (IOGS)
• Application development of optical technologies towards tumor cell biologies and diagnostics, Christina Rommel, Med. Klinik und Poliklinik B, GMZ, WWU Münster
• Direct nano-scale membrane characterization of single human cell, Marc Oliver Richter, IPHT (title to be confirmed).
• Imperial (title to be confirmed)

13:00-14:00 Lunch (and a meeting of the assembly) followed by a group photograph

• Delegates are requested to assemble for a group photograph at the main entrance of the School of Physics & Astronomy at 13:45

14:00-14:30 Invited Clinical Speaker, Ghulam Nabi MS, MD, M Ch, FRCS (Urol) Senior Clinical Lecturer in surgical uro-oncology and consultant urological surgeon Centre for academic clinical practice/Ninewells Hospital Clinical and Population Sciences & Education Division, College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, University of Dundee.

Potential role of image guided interventions in improving outcomes of prostate cancer surgery

14:30-15:15 Invited Biophotonics Speaker: Professor John Girkin, Department of Physics, Durham University

Although light and optics has always played an important role in clinical medicine the advent of advanced photonics technologies over the past ten years is opening up new opportunities for both clinicians and physical scientists. By understanding the real clinical needs and appreciating what technology is available, or can be developed, optical physicists are now developing a new range of methods and instruments that it is hoped will enter the clinic in the not too distant future. The presentation will explore the application of widely available photonics technology to two totally different clinical needs. The use of near infrared light for dental diagnosis and the development of a desktop genotyping device will be presented illustrating how specific technology can be adapted for clinical use to improve patient care through photonics.

15:15-15:45 Tutorial 1: Investigating Immune Molecules and Bioactive Microvesicles, Dr Simon Powis, School of Medicine, University of St Andrews

15:45-16:15 Tutorial 2: Investigating Alzheimer’s Disease, Frank Gunn-Moore, School of Biology, University of St Andrews

The prognosis for most neurodegenerative diseases is poor. The causes of the major diseases (eg: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis) are complex, including genetic and environmental factors. All conspire to interfere with signaling pathways in neurons and glia which sustain growth and viability. This tutorial will discuss some the molecular biology, cell biology, and biophotonics techniques that are used to investigate these diseases.

16:15 Concluding remarks and end of photonics4life meeting. All welcome to join us in the foyer for coffee, biscuits, discussion, and lab tours [including a demonstration of Hamamatsu holographic optical tweezers system].

Date

2010-05-10 - 2010-05-12

Location

University of Saint Andrews