Given by Dr. Peter Hinterdorfer, Institute for Biophysics, Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria Co-sponsored by Molecular Imaging Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) March 16, 2005 -- The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University and Molecular Imaging today announced that they will co-sponsor The Forum on Nanotechnology at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU). The Forum on Nanotechnology is a unique program focused on presenting the latest trends, techniques and discoveries in all areas of nanotechnology. The 1st Forum on Nanotechnology features Dr. Peter Hinterdorfer, Associate Professor at the Institute for Biophysics, Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria. Hinterdorfer, a leading researcher in the area of single-molecule research, will discuss Sensing Single-molecule Recognition with an Atomic Force Microscope. “We are pleased to have Dr. Hinterdorfer present at the 1st Forum on Nanotechnology,” said Dr. Vance Nau, President and CEO of Molecular Imaging. He continued, “Peter is recognized as one of the foremost researchers in the field of single-molecule recognition and has been instrumental in the development of some novel techniques for imaging single-molecules.” Dr. Stuart Lindsay, Carson Professor of Physics and Chemistry at The Biodesign Institute, stated that, “Single-molecule recognition is key to unlocking our ability to understand how systems work at the nanoscale. It has the potential to lead to new discoveries in pharmacology, polymers and other materials sciences, as well as immunology and bio-compatibility.” Dr. Lindsay continued, “we are very excited that Dr. Hinterdorfer has accepted the invitation to kick-off the Forum on Nanotechnology at The Biodesign Institute at ASU.” The Forum on Nanotechnology at the Biodesign Institute takes place on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, in BDA Bldg., Room L 10/14 of the Biodesign Institute at ASU. The Biodesign Institute is located on the ASU campus at 1001 So. McAllister Avenue, Tempe, AZ, at the corner of McAllister Avenue and Terrace Avenue. A reception will follow in the Atrium of the Biodesign Institute. The Forum on Nanotechnology at the Biodesign Institute at ASU is open to anyone interested in learning about recent trends and developments in the field. About Dr. Hinterdorfer Dr. Peter Hinterdorfer, Associate Professor at the University of Linz, Institute for Biophysics, heads the atomic force microscopy (AFM) group at the Institute for Biophysics. A leading researcher in the field of biophysics and single-molecule studies, Professor Hinterdorfer is widely sought as an invited lecturer at international scientific conferences. He has published more than 40 original research papers and collaborated on or contributed to numerous reviews and books. He is the organizer and host for the Annual Linz Winter Workshop, “Advances in Single-molecule Research for Biology and Nanoscience,” which he began in 1999. About The Biodesign Institute The Biodesign Institute is a multidisciplinary research and education initiative designed to integrate research in systems biology and neurobiology with advances in computing, optoelectronics, biomimetic materials and directed molecular assembly at meso-nanoscale. The central theme linking these diverse fields is comprehension of the principles that regulate molecular assembly in the formation of structural and functional architectures in biological systems and how these design rules can inspire new applications in medicine, agriculture, environmental management and national security. More information about The Biodesign Institute ASU is available at
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