Single Molecule Workshop

Aim and purpose

The workshop aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform to exchange experiences, information, and recent findings in the field of ultrasensitive optical detection down to the single molecule level as well as beyond the classical diffraction limit. Our workshop addresses researchers and associated professionals from diverse fields including physics, chemistry, biology, as well as life and materials science.

Ultrasensitive microscopy and spectroscopy techniques have become standard tools for fundamental biological and biomedical research, allowing studying the function and structure of individual biomolecules as well as interactions between them. The range of techniques and methods has steadily grown since the first report of Single Molecule Detection (SMD) in 1976.

Today, single molecules can be detected using either wide field or confocal fluorescence microscopy, Scanning Nearfield Optical Microscopy (SNOM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), or Raman scattering. Time-resolved methods such as Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) or even multidimensional fluorescence methods are used on a daily basis in imaging facilities. Measurements beyond Abbe's diffraction limit are possible thanks to techniques such as Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscopy (STED), localization microscopy (PALM, STORM, dSTORM, GSDIM), or fluctuation microscopy (SOFI). Interest in super-resolution microscopy techniques has increased in recent years and their importance was recognized through the Nobel Prize in Chemisty awarded to Eric Betzig, Stefan W. Hell, and W.E. Moerner in 2014.

In addition to expanding and improving its application range, current research focuses on developing quantitative imaging methods, formulating standardized (SMD)-FRET analysis protocols, establishing and unifying open source data analysis solutions, or applying big data approaches to SMD results (such as using neural networks).

All of these research initiatives show that the future of ultrasensitive optical detection and super-resolution techniques looks bright for challenging applications ranging from chemical analysis to biophysics, biological and biomedical research, medical diagnostics, and materials research.

Student award

As nurturing young scientists is important to PicoQuant, we host a competition for the “Best Student Talk” with an award worth 1000 Euro. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit their contributions. Details about the submission process will be announced at a later date.

Important dates

All important dates will be announced at a later date.

Impressions from the past

To get an impression of our Single Molecule Workshops have a look at the video below or browse through our workshop archive.

Contact

Workshop coordinator: Jana Bülter and Marta Kolonko

Tel: +49-30-1208820-87
Fax: +49-30-1208820-90
Email: workshop@picoquant.com

Please note: schedule and content of this event is subject to change without notice.

Keynote and invited speakers

The list of speakers will be announced at a later date.

Abstract submission

The deadline for abstract submission has passed.

Program

The program will be published at a later date.

Workshop fees

The fee structure as well as terms and conditions for payment will be released at a later date.

	until May 15, 2019	May 16, 2019 until July 31, 2019
Academic/University	390 €	450 €
Industry and Private Sector	900 €	1000 €

Besides full workshop attendance, the fee includes all coffee breaks, a reception with food and drinks, one dinner, three lunches, and an abstract book. Attendees will be responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals.

Please note the terms and conditions

For payment you can choose between credit card (Visa, Master Card) and bank transfer. Possible bank charges have to be paid by the participant. Please note, that we do not accept checks.
A few days after online registration, you will receive an email notification including a PDF file that gives detailed information on the payment procedure.
All payments have to be received within 14 days after date of registration.
We will send an email confirming your participation once we have received your payment. If payment is overdue, your registration will not be processed and considered invalid.
A receipt of payment will be included in our email confirmation of participation.
Cancellation of registration must be submitted in writing or via email and is valid only with acknowledgment of receipt by PicoQuant GmbH. A refund of registration fees is dependent on the notice given:
- For cancellations made until July 31, 2019, 75 % of the received registration fee will be reimbursed. In case of cancellations after July 31, 2019, 25 % of the registration fee will be reimbursed.
- It is possible to name and send a substitute participant.
No visa letters will be issued until payment of the registration fee is received and confirmed.
Schedule and content of this event is subject to change without notice.
PicoQuant records photographs and video material of participants at the events. By registering for a PicoQuant event, you agree that we may include images of yourself (either as a full image or in parts) for promotional purposes (press releases, event website, etc.). If you do not want us to use pictures in which you appear, please inform us in written form.

Financial support

PicoQuant has a fee waiver program for a small number of participants from universities or academic sector. Accommodation, travel, and personal expenses still need to be paid by the participants themselves. The selection of sponsored people is completely the sole decision of PicoQuant and there is no right or guarantee to receive a fee waiver.

The deadline to apply for a fee waiver has passed. We can no longer accept any fee waiver applications.

Registration

The registration will open in Spring 2020.

Workshop location

The workshop will be held in Berlin-Adlershof. Details will be announced at a later date.

Accommodation

Details about booking accommodations will be announced at a later date.

We have negotiated special rates for a limited number of rooms in several hotels/appartment block, located close to the workshop location. The number of rooms as well as booking time are limited and we therefore advise to reserve your room as soon as possible.

Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof
Rudower Chaussee 14, 12489 Berlin
Phone: +49-30-720-2222-000
Fax: +49-30-720-2222-100
Website of the Airporthotel
reservierung@airporthotel-berlin-adlershof.de

Room prices per night

single room: 65 € (excl. breakfast)
double room: 80 € (excl. breakfast)
breakfast: 14 € per day and person

For reservations please fill out the booking form and send it via e-mail or fax: Download booking form

The rooms are bookable at this rate until August 5, 2019. We can not guarantee any reservations to these prices or any reservation at all after this date.

ADAPT Apartments
Erich-Thilo-Straße 3, 12489 Berlin
Phone: +49-30-678-929-80
Fax: +49-30-678-929-82
Website of the apartment house
info@adaptberlin.de

Room prices per night

single room: 72 € (excl. breakfast)
double room: 94,50 € (excl. breakfast)

Guests can join the breakfast at the ManiMogo for a special price of 12 € per person and day.

Wireless LAN is included in the room price.

Please book your room via e-mail, using the booking code: 25. PicoQuant Workshop.

The rooms are bookable at this rate until August 5, 2019 on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee reservations at these prices or any reservations at all after this date.

Dorint Adlershof Berlin
Rudower Chaussee 15, 12489 Berlin
Phone: +49-30-67822-0
Fax: +49-30-67822-1000
Website of the Dorint Adlershof
info.berlin-adlershof@dorint.com

Room prices per night

single room: 89 € (incl. breakfast)
double room: 107 € (incl. breakfast)

Wireless LAN is included in the room price.

For reservations please use the online form of the Dorint hotel: Dorint Berlin-Adlershof

The rooms are bookable at this rate until August 5, 2019 on a first come, first served basis. We cannot guarantee reservations at these prices or any reservations at all after this date.