At the surface of biotechnology
A symposium on understanding biomolecule interactions
at interfaces and application in biotechnology

24 September 2007

 

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Introduction

“At the surface of biotechnology” is a symposium dedicated to understanding biomolecule interactions at interfaces. This international event, comprises invited oral presentations from leading academic researchers as well as selected presentations and exhibits from industry providing research tools for biomolecular investigations. The symposium is expected to attract ca 100 participants, and is open to scientists and industry with an interest in biomolecule interactions, single molecule detection and nerve cell growth and communication. The current state of the art spectroscopy and microscopy techniques will be presented and the event will provide a projection of the future research directions and applications in biotechnology.


Program

08.30-09.00 Registration
09.00-09.40 Single molecule enzymatics
Johan Hofkens, KU Leuven, Belgium
09.40-10.20 Designing antifouling surfaces with the help of highly sensitive and specific surface analytical techniques
Peter Kingshott, Århus University, Denmark
10.20-10.30 Coffee break
10.30-10.50 Tip Enhanced Near-field Raman Microscopy (TERS) for biomolecule-surface interactions
Adam Feiler, Uppsala University
10.50-11.10 Neurite outgrowth on nanomodified surfaces
Martin Kanje, Lund University
11.10-11.30 Biopolymer-surfactant interactions at surfaces
Andra Dédinaité, KTH
11.30-11.50 Neuron-glia contact and communication in the nervous system
Åsa Fex Svenningsen, Uppsala University
11.50-13.00 Lunch and exhibition
13.00-13.20 Interaction between antimicrobial peptides and phospholipid membranes
Martin Malmsten, Uppsala University
13.20-13.40 Structure of interactions between salivary films
Thomas Arnebrant, Malmö University
13.40-14.00 Bioluminescence: Surface biotechnology enlightened by firefly luciferase
Arne Lundin, Biothema AB, Handen
14.00-14.20 Pulp friction: Biomimetics in friction and adhesion control
Mark Rutland, KTH
14.20-14.45 Break
14.45-15.00 BioAFM: AFM in biotechnology and lifesciences
Kate Poole, JPK Instruments AG, Berlin, Germany
15.00-15.15 Trace detection of narcotics and explosives by quartz crystal based immunoassay
Per Månson, Biosensor Applications AB, Solna
15.15-15.30 Biomolecules studied with QCM-D and SPR
Patrik Bjöörn, Q-Sense AB, Västra Frölunda
15.30-15.45 Adding weight to molecular interaction kinetics.
Thomas Johansson, Attana AB, Stockholm
15.45-16.00 Biomolecular interaction studied with dual polarisation interferometry DPI
Dag Dacke, Massanalys Nordic AB
16.00-16.15 Open forum discussion: The future of surface and interface research in biotechnology
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Registration and fees

The electronic registration is now closed.
For late registration, please, contact Ulrika Örn, ulrika@chemsoc.se, +46 8 4115260 or come to the registration desk at Stockholmsmässan.

Conference fees: SEK 500 for members of the Swedish Chemical Society and SEK 1000 for all others. Lunch and coffee are included in the fee.
Registration after 31 August 2007 will increase the fees with SEK 600.

All payments must be made in SEK to the Division of Surface Chemistry, Swedish Chemical Society,
PG 305932-6.
IBAN: SE52 9500 0099 6018 0305 9326, BIC-kod (SWIFT-adress): NDEASESS.
Please indicate “Scanlab-Surface” and your name on all money transfers.

Payment should not be made later then 20 September. Please indicate “Scanlab-Surface” and your name on all money transfers.

Cancellations after 11 September 2007 will not be refunded.

Please note that we cannot accept payment by credit card, personal cheques, company cheques or Eurocheques.

Registration at Stockholmsmässan will take place at the main entrance.


Location

The symposium will take place in lecture hall A5 at Stockholm International Fairs (Stockholmsmässan) that is located at Mässvägen 1 in Älvsjö 9 km south of Stockholm, Sweden.
To get there by car you take E4/E20 south from Stockholm city and just follow the signs towards Mässan/Älvsjö. The fee for parking at the location is 25 SEK/hour or 70 SEK/day.
To get there by public communications you take commuter train to Älvsjö and follow the signs towards Mässan/Stockholmsmässan. There are 8-12 trains/hour and the journey is 9 minutes from Stockholm Central. For further information, please follow the link: http://www.stockholmsmassan.se/ 
 

More information

For further information, please, contact Ulrika Örn at the Swedish Chemical Society
e-mail: ulrika@chemsoc.se or phone: + 46 8 411 52 60.

 

 
     
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