Seminars
Wednesday 16th May 2007
(PP1, People's Palace)
Programme:
- 5-5.20pm “Imaging and Manipulation using Scanning Probe Methods” (See abstract below) By Dr. Asa H. Barber Lecturer in Materials - School of Engineering and Materials Science.
- 5.20-5.30pm Discussion
- 5.30-5.50pm "DNA and RNA studies at Barts and the London Genome Centre - opportunities" By Dr Charles Mein Dphil - Centre Manager. School of Medicine and Dentistry.
- 5.50-6pm Discussion
- 6-7pm Refreshments in the People Palace Foyer
Speakers:
Dr. Asa H. Barber
Lecturer in Materials -
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Dr Barber has an international reputation in nanomechanical testing and surface characterization using scanning probe microscopy. This includes studies into the mechanical behaviour of individual fibrous nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, electrospun polymer fibres and their interfacial interactions with soft matter. The main focus of Dr Barber's research is within the broad field of composite materials and is currently leading a major departmental initiative into nano-bio-mechanics.
Abstract:
Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) is a family of powerful techniques which use a probe to scan over a sample in order to give a 3-dimensional reconstruct of the surface. Numerous imaging modes are available by examining the different interactions that occur between the probe and the sample's surface. This talk will highlight the main imaging techniques available using SPM and the new facilities available within QMUL, including high resolution topography of biological samples in liquid environments. In addition, the manipulation and nanomechanical testing of samples using the SPM probe will be discuss with relevance to new areas of research.
Email: a.h.barber@qmul.ac.uk
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Dr. Charles Mein Dphil, Centre
Manager - School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The Genome Centre at Barts and The London Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry is a genetic and genomic research facility for researchers within Queen Mary and the wider Life Sciences research community.
We are currently working with researchers throughout Europe. We can help with all stages of your genetic research projects, including project proposal, experimental design, training, technical support, analysis and interpretation of data.Email: c.a.mein@qmul.ac.uk
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