Agilent Technologies and The Institute for Biophysics at the University of Linz Announce The IX. Annual Linz Winter Workshop; Exploring Advances in Single-Molecule Research for Biology, Nanoscience.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) and The Institute for Biophysics biophysics, application of various methods and principles of physical science to the study of biological problems. In physiological biophysics physical mechanisms have been used to explain such biological processes as the transmission of nerve impulses, the muscle at the University of Linz today announced the IX. Annual Linz Winter Workshop where more than 25 invited speakers will present recent advances in single-molecule research in biology and nanoscience. Atomic force microscopy (AFM (Atomic Force Microscope) A device used to image materials at the atomic level. AFMs are used to solve processing and materials problems in electronics, telecom, biology and other high-tech industries. ), optical microscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy Fluorescence spectroscopy or fluorometry or spectrofluorimetry is a type of electromagnetic spectroscopy which analyzes fluorescence from a sample. It involves using a beam of light, usually ultraviolet light, that excites the electrons in molecules of certain techniques will be included. Attendees are invited to submit 15-minute talks or poster presentations. The workshop will take place Feb. 2-5, 2007 at the University of Linz, Austria. "We are pleased to continue supporting this prestigious conference, which has a record of presenting new discoveries in the field of single-molecule research," said Bob Burns, vice president and general manager, Nanomeasurements Division, Agilent Technologies. The 2006 workshop attracted more than 250 of the world's leading researchers interested in the development of single-molecule techniques in the fields of biophysics, drug discovery and nanobioscience. Dr. Peter Hinterdorfer, associate professor at the Institute for Biophysics and Workshop organizer, said that "the goals of the workshop are to share new developments in single-molecule studies and to provide a common platform for industry and academia to exchange ideas." The AFM Winter School is offered in conjunction with the Linz Winter Workshop. It offers scientists new to the field hands-on training in a variety of topics including cell and recognition imaging, high-throughput screening High-throughput screening (HTS), is a method for scientific experimentation especially used in drug discovery and relevant to the fields of biology and chemistry. Purpose and method with single-molecule sensitivity, and single-dye tracing in cells. The dates for the AFM Winter School are Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2007. More information about the IX. Linz Winter Workshop is available at http://afm.tm.agilent.com/linz2007.html. About the The Johannes Kepler University of Linz Institute for Biophysics The Institute for Biophysics is a leading research center in the field of single-molecule microscopy. Scientists have developed new methods and techniques for studying and understanding how systems work at the molecular level. Researchers at the institute have won international awards and their work has led to the development of several patents. The Johannes Kepler University Linz Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU Linz, or just JKU -- the full German name is Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, the short version is Universität Linz, University of Linz in English; its Latin name is alma mater Kepleriana has a strong international orientation. It considers itself to be a mediator of multicultural values and international transfer of knowledge. The university has 93 partner universities in 32 countries on five continents. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is the world's premier measurement company and a technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 20,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue $5.1 billion in fiscal 2005. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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