Date: Wed May 12 2004 - 12:44:09 EST
Meeting: SPIE BiOS 2005: Imaging, Manipulation,
and Analysis of Biomolecules,
Cells, and Tissues II (BO124).
This is an ISAC affiliated meeting.
Dates: 22-27 January 2005; Location: San
Jose Convention Center • San Jose,
CA, USA
Conference Chairs : Dan V. Nicolau , Swinburne Univ. of Technology (Australia); Jörg Enderlein , Forschungszentrum Juelich (Germany); Robert C. Leif , Newport Instruments; Daniel L. Farkas , Cedars-Sinai Medical Ctr.
Program Committee: Paul Dan A. Cristea , Univ. Politehnica Bucuresti (Romania); Alberto Diaspro , Univ. degli Studi di Genova (Italy); Erik G. Fällman , Umeä Univ. (Sweden); Jesper Glückstad , Risø National Lab. (Denmark); Mattias F. Goksoer- Ericsson , Chalmers Univ. of Technology (Sweden); Andreas Nowatzyk , Carnegie Mellon Univ.; Paul Robinson , Purdue Univ.; Marcus Sauer , Univ. Bielefeld (Germany); Attila Tarnok , Univ. Leipzig (Germany)
This is an interdisciplinary conference, concentrating on the exciting applications of optical imaging, measurement and manipulation of living cells. Emphasis includes spectroscopic methods for ultrasensitive detection, functional imaging and optical manipulation, and advanced techniques in analyti
cal cytology (cytomics). The principal aim of this
conference is to improve further on
the interdisciplinary dialog between those who define and implement critical
technologies and the primary users who study important problems that drivedevelopments.
Reports of original research contributions are solicited on the following topics:
Ultrasensitive detection of biomolecules:
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quantum technology and ultrasensitive detection
- trapping, manipulation and spectroscopy of atoms, molecules and particles
- optical and electrochemical measurements on single cells
- DNA, RNA, and protein analysis and detection
- advanced-molecular spectroscopy
- single molecule spectroscopy
- single molecule fluorescence and Raman spectroscopies
- imaging technologies.
Functional imaging and optical manipulation of live cells:
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light microscopy of living cells and tissues (2D, 3D, 4D)
- new and automated methods for monitoring biological structure and physiology
- high spatial resolution methods for cell imaging (atomic force, near-field, etc.)
- multicolor and spectral imaging of multiple cellular and tissue components
- fluorescence and phosphorescence lifetime imaging
- cell-based high throughput/high content screening
- cell micromanipulation using laser tweezers and laser scissors
- microscopic imaging of electric potentials and events
- microscopic resolution optical and multimodality tissue imaging in vivo.
Advanced techniques in analytical cytology (cytomics) of fixed cells:
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multispectral and multiparameter imaging and measurements, including acquisition and analysis methods
- fluorescence and luminescence lifetime imaging in cells and tissues
- probes, including new dyes
- analytical cytology informatics including: new algorithms and methods for multiparameter cell analysis, clustering, and data manipulation, as well as software standards
- high throughput cytometry
- new methods and technology for cell separation including high-speed sorting and analysis of cells and other biological objects and magnetic-paramagnetic particles
- new components for analytical cytology instrumentation, including ultraminiature and nano systems
- automated 3D image cytometry including tracking tissue section surfaces, 3D image segmentation, and 3D image fluorometry/densitometry
- new and unusual applications of analytical cytology.
Both the scientific and engineering communities are invited to submit abstracts.
Companies that manufacture components relevant to analytical cytology are invited to have their scientific and/or engineering staff submit technical papers characterizing their work.
Due Dates: Abstract: 12 July 2004; Manuscript: 27 December 2004
For questions specific to Advanced techniques in analytical cytology (cytomics) of fixed cells, please contact
Robert C. Leif, Ph.D. Vice President & Research
Director, Newport Instruments,
Tel. & Fax (619) 582-0437,
E-mail: rleif@rleif.com
For all other information, please contact the SPIE:
Mailing Address: PO Box 10, Bellingham, WA 98227-0010
USA
Telephone: +1 360/676-3290 | Fax +1 360/647-1445
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Conference URL: http://spie.org/Conferences/calls/05/pw/bios/
Other Technical Conferences that may be of interest to Analytical Cytometrists will be found on the BiOS program site:
BiOS 2005 is the premier technical forum for presenting
the latest in research and
development and for launching new applications and technologies (both clinical and
laboratory) important for advancing the field of biomedical optics. BiOS is part of
Photonics West, the largest lasers, electro-optic
s, and imaging event in North America. The participants
gather yearly from over 40
countries.
The exhibits contain many of the parts and subsystems required to build analytical cytology and other laboratory instrumentation.
BiOS 2005 is also cost effective. There is a tram-line, which permits one to stay at comparatively inexpensive motels; and San Jose is served by multiple airlines including at least one low cost carrier. Plan now to participate!
Companies interested in exhibiting at this symposium may contact the Exhibits Department at SPIE headquarters,
Phone: +1 360/676-3290.
Fax: +1 360/647-1445.
E-mail: exhibitions@spie.org
