We would like to thank all the speakers, poster presenters and delegates for their participation in the 2018 Bruker UK SPM Conference and Users Meeting. Exciting new research was discussed by over 70 participants and it was particularly pleasing this year to have many contributions from researchers working with JPK BioAFM and Bruker/Anasys nanoIR platforms. Invited keynote presentations covered groundbreaking research that included:
- Nanoscale IR characterisation of polymers and proteins
- Magnetic & electrical characterisation of 2D materials , nanowires and magnetic thin films
- Cell, bacteria and tissue mechanics
- Correlative microscopy methods including AFM FLIM
- New AFM nDMA and 3D Datacube property mapping modes
The standard and presentation of the 14 entries in this year’s poster competition was exceptional. We would like to congratulate the 3 winners of the poster competition:
1st Prize: Xinyue Chen, University Sheffield
Mechanical Characterisation Of The Bone Microenvironment By Atomic Force Microscopy For Studying Breast Cancer Metastasis
2nd Prize: Clara Essman, University College London
Atomic force microscopy defines new health measures in C. elegans ageing
3rd Prize: Chetan Poudel, University of Cambridge
Correlative AFM-PLLIM in perovskite solar cells
Lively hands on workshops provided valuable training for our customers and important feedback for Bruker to help prioritise future innovations. Most importantly, much fun was had throughout the event including the crazy AFM quiz, eBay Auction, Christmas Jumper competition and other unexpected surprises! We are really looking forward to welcoming everyone back next year.