10th International AFMBioMed Summer School on Theory and Practice of AFM in Life Sciences and Medicine (Marseille - FRANCE)
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-28 | Luminy Campus, Marseille 13009, Luminy Campus, Marseille 13009, Marseille, France
The AFM BioMed Summer School offers an introduction to Atomic Force Microscopy in Life Sciences and Medicine for PhD students, post-docs, young scientists and core facility technicians/engineers. Lectures in the morning are complemented by hands-on experiments in the afternoon.
There are about 25 places for students doing hands-on experiments. Participants are encouraged to send a CV and a motivation letter. AFM beginners are welcome.
The registration includes the training divided into 5 different sessions (more than 20 hours of courses), hands-on experiments, lunches, refreshments, accommodation and social events.

4th International Conference on Scanning Probe Microscopy on Soft and Polymeric Materials (SPMonSPM 2018) (Leuven – BELGIUM)
2018-08-20 - 2018-08-24 | Maria Theresia College of the University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Sint-Michielsstraat 6, Leuven, 3000, Belgium
4th International Conference on Scanning Probe Microscopy on Soft and Polymeric Materials (SPMonSPM 2018) (Leuven – BELGIUM)
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we are delighted to announce the fourth edition of Scanning Probe Microscopy on Soft and Polymeric Materials (SPMonSPM 2018) to be held from August 20-24, 2018 in Leuven (Belgium).
The goal of SPMonSPM 2018 is to gather together the top specialists from all over the world, offering them the opportunity to present their most recent research findings and to discuss the latest ideas, discoveries and innovations in the field of scanning probe microscopies applied to molecular systems, and (bio)polymer science and engineering.
On behalf of the organizing team of SPMonSPM2018, we are looking forward to welcoming you in Leuven in August 2018.

Atomic Force Microscopy in Molecular and Cell Biology at the International Microscopy Conference 2018 (Sydney, AUSTRALIA)
2018-09-09 - 2018-09-14 | The International Convention Centre, Sydney (ICC Sydney), Darling Dr, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
On behalf of the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the 19th International Microscopy Congress (IMC19), to be held from 9-14 September 2018, in the stunning new International Convention Centre (ICC Sydney) right in the heart of Sydney.
We anticipate that the Congress will attract over 2,000 scientists working within and outside the microscopy sector. There will be a large interactive trade exhibition where leading suppliers are set to launch ground-breaking new instruments.
The Congress theme is ‘’Microscopy: Bridging the Sciences’
We are planning an outstanding scientific program led by world-renowned plenary speakers, that will not only be a platform to showcase exciting new developments in microscopy, but will also demonstrate the transformational role of microscopy in underpinning a range of physical and life sciences.
Of course, a long tradition of IMC events has been the vibrant social calendar. IMC19 will be no different and delegates will have ample opportunity to enjoy the fabulous food, wine and hospitality that Australia is famous for.
While the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge provide the backdrop to this exciting event, Sydney is the gateway to a myriad of unique Australian experiences. We look forward to warmly welcoming you, and your family, to Australia to for this once in a lifetime experience.

AFM Workshop at CSIC, Garcia Lab (Madrid, SPAIN)
2018-11-30 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | CSIC Madrid, Calle Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, 3, Madrid, Madrid, 28049, Spain
Discover the Power of Multifrequency AFM
AFM is experiencing a current evolution from single to multifrequency excitation and detection schemes to yield more quantitative information about nanoscale material properties. This free workshop, hosted in conjunction with CSIC and the Ricardo Garcia Lab, is a solid introduction to multifrequency imaging that will cover the history, fundamentals and current applications. Lectures and hands-on demonstrations will focus on nanomechanics and multifrequency imaging modes. We’ll also present the latest innovations on video-rate imaging. Demonstrations will be done on the Asylum Research Cypher AFM with blueDrive photothermal excitation.
Speakers
Prof. Ricardo Garcia, ICMM-CSIC
Rafaël Barbattini and Julien Lopez, Oxford Instruments Asylum Research
Nikos Ekizoglou, Irida

Scanning Tiny Biology (Barcelona, SPAIN)
2018-12-12 09:30 - 15:30 | IBEC, Baldiri Reixac 4-8, Barcelona, Spain
Scanning Tiny Biology is a workshop dedicated to life sciences and nanomedicine applications of Scanning Probe Microscopies (SPM). These techniques provide quantitative information from local and single-molecule measurements, unveiling signatures that are normally obscured by the ensemble average in bulk experiments. With SPM, specific biological mechanisms can be elucidated, providing novel solutions for healthcare.
This meeting will give an overview on advances in the field through keynote presentations and discussions, joining national and international experts. Topics include the study of biophysics of molecules, membranes and cells combining imaging and spectroscopy measurements.
Who should attend? Chemists, physicists, biologists, biophysicists and nanotechnologists and any other curious scientist.

Programme

9:30 – 10:00
Welcome

10:00 – 11:00
Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) and electrochemical SPM for life science applications
Christine Kranz, Universität Ulm (UUlm)

11:00 – 11:30
Electric polarization of macromolecular complexes by Scanning Dielectric Microscopy
Gabriel Gomila, Universitat de Barcelona(UB)-Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya (IBEC)

11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break

12:00 – 12:30
Spatiotemporal organization of biological membranes using nanophotonic tools
María García-Parajo, Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

12:30 – 13:00
Mechanism of blocking and unblocking of the pore formation of the toxin lysenin regulated by local crowding. A Biological AFM study
Ignacio Casuso, Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (INSERM)

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch

14:00 – 15:00
Staring into single protein activity: A big help from a tiny tip
Paolo Facci, Istituto di Biofisica CNR (ibf-CNR)

15:00 – 15:30
Bio-inspired Single-molecule Junctions
Ismael Díez-Pérez, King’s College London

XXI. Annual Linz Winter Workshop (Linz, AUSTRIA)
2019-01-28 - 2019-02-04 | Sommerhotel Julius-Raab-Heim, Julius-Raab-Str. 10, Linz, A-4040
Advances in Single-Molecule Research for Biology & Nanoscience

The Linz Winter Workshop will focus on biological single-molecule research and nanoscience, and include force and optical microscopy/spectroscopy techniques. This year, special sessions on nano-medicine and high-speed atomic force microscopy will be organized. It is the aim to provide a common platform for industry and academia.
We will also arrange a skiing day in the Austrian Alps on Friday, February 1, and a Winter School for young scientists and new-comers from January 29 until January 31.

21st International Scanning Probe Microscopy (ISPM) Conference (Louvain-la-Neuve, BELGIUM)
2019-05-26 - 2019-05-29 | ISPM, Rue de l’Hocaille 1, Louvain-La-Neuve, 1348, Belgium
International Scanning Probe Microscopy

The International Scanning Probe Microscopy (ISPM) Conference in Louvain-la-Neuve 2019 is the 21st in a continuing series of international meetings featuring research on scanning probe microscopy (SPM), sensors, and nanostructures that began in Seattle in 1999 and was followed by the annual conferences held in US, Europe, Asia, and South America. It is aimed at researchers working on the development of scanning probe microscopy techniques, as well as users of scanning probe microscopes from all scientific and industrial disciplines such as materials science, basic physics, life sciences, semiconductor industry and energy industry.

9th AFM BioMed Conference
2019-09-02 - 2019-09-06

XXII. Annual Linz Winter Workshop 2020 (Linz, AUSTRIA)
2020-01-31 - 2020-02-03 | Sommerhotel Julius-Raab-Heim, Julius-Raab-Str. 10, Linz, A-4040, Austria
The Linz Winter Workshop will focus on biological single-molecule research and nanoscience, and include force and optical microscopy/spectroscopy techniques. This year, special sessions on nano-medicine and high-speed atomic force microscopy will be organized. It is the aim to provide a common platform for industry and academia.
We will also arrange a skiing day in the Austrian Alps on Friday, January 31, and a Winter School for young scientists and new-comers from January 28 until January 30.
