PSI Sandpit: Probing dynamics and quantum effects in biology
| Dates: | 9 March 2022 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Photon Science Institute |
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| How much: | Free |
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| Who is it for: | University staff |
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Over the past two decades, quantum effects have been proposed in biological processes spanning photosynthesis, magnetoreception, enzyme reactions, proton tunnelling in DNA and coherence in neuronal ion channels. The study of such effects is often complicated by the short time- and length-scales involved in quantum coherent processes; ultrafast optical processes and locally sensitive magnetic tools provide a route to investigate these. This sandpit is open to both PSI-based researchers working in ultrafast, optical near-field and magnetic characterization and theoretical and experimental colleagues in quantum and biological-related domains.
This event is one of 3 sandpits which the Photon Science Institute (PSI) is hosting to explore research collaboration opportunities between the PSI and biomedical researchers. The 3 sandpits are listed below:
• Biomedical engineering and clinical solutions (28th Feb)
• Spectroscopy and imaging in biological systems (2nd March)
• Probing dynamics and quantum effects in biology (9th March)
The aim of the sandpit events is to generate proposals for new UoM collaborations.
£15k seed-funding is available (plus additional funding for X-ray CT experiments) which will be awarded to the top-ranked proposals. Each event will consist of short talks by PSI academics introducing capabilities and we are inviting presentations from biomedical researchers to explain their research challenges. A networking session will follow to discuss potential proposals. Lunch will be provided.
If you would like to attend one or more of the sandpit events, please register using the link below by 22nd February via Eventbrite indicating if you would like to present your biological research challenges.
Speakers:
• Patrick Parkinson “High-throughput optical imaging and spectroscopy, non-linear spectroscopy, single-photon measurement and time-resolved emission”
• Jessica Boland “Non-destructive, non-contact imaging on nanoscale length scales using scattering-type near-field optical microscopy”
• Floriana Tuna “Electron Paramagnetic Resonance for Biology: Probing Electron Transfer and Metal Ion Environments”
• Alice Bowen “Electron Paramagnetic Resonance for Biology: Long Range Applications”
• Andrew Thomas “Sum-frequency spectroscopy and near-ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for surfaces studies under realistic conditions.”
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