Fluorescence nanoscopy has reached levels of resolution compatible with structural biology measurements. The groups of Stefan Hell and Ralf Jungmann have recently demonstrated position measurements in biological samples with a precision below 1 nm. In contrast to traditional methods like X-ray crystalography or cryo-EM, these measurements can be performed under conditions compatible with life, [...]
Our lab leads the Federal Network for Super-resolution Microscopy (Red Federal de Microscopía de Super-Resolución) whose main objective is to disseminate super-resolution methods throughout Argentina, comprising hardware, software and "brainware", i.e. teaching and training. Within this program, we organized the first training workshop on super-resolution microscopy (Taller de Formación en Microscopía de Super-Resolución - [...]
We wellcome Giovanni Ferrari, Ph.D. candidate in the group of Prof. Philip Tinnefeld at the LMU Munich, who is visiting for 4 months with a DAAD fellowship. Giovanni will work on applying p-MINFLUX for single-particle tracking and optimizing a protocolo for widespread use of SIMPLER. We look forward to working with you Giovanni! [...]
Prof. Fernando Stefani has been appointed as a Titular Member of the prestigious National Academy of Exact, Physical, and Natural Sciences (ANCEFN). This is a significant honor, as only 37 scholars across all disciplines hold this distinguished position. His inclusion highlights his outstanding contributions to research and innovation, further strengthening the Academy's mission to promote [...]
Santiago Sosa succesfully defended his Ph.D. thesis. Santi worked under the co-direction of Prof. Fernando Stefani and Prof. Fernando Goldbaum (Leloir Institute) on the engineering of the protein BLS for the fabrications of nanophotonic devices and for developing structural biology measurements based on fluorescence nanoscopy. Congratulations Santi!
Today, Luciana Martinez successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis on optical manipulation, nanothermometry and controlled photo-induced growth of metallic nanoparticles. Next, Luciana will move to University College London to join the group of Sabrina Simoncelli, together with Cecilia Zaza. Congratulations Lu! And good luck in London!
This past Saturday was the Night of the Museums! An annual event organized by the City of Buenos Aires, the Night of the Museums invites everyone to explore the city’s cultural treasures, with museums open from 7:00 PM to midnight, featuring special exhibitions and activities. This year, CIBION participated at the Science Cultural Center (Centro Cultural de [...]
The Latin Bioimaging (LABI) Meeting in Rio Janeiro was a nice opportunity to meet and discuss with friends and collaborators. Florencia Choque, Alan Szalai, Luis Marcano, Gonzalo Escalante, Santiago Sosa and Fernando Stefani participated, along with collaborators Lía Pietrasanta, Alfredo Cáceres, Francisco Barrantes, Nicolás Unsain, Mariano Bisbal, Antonella Vila, Cayetana Arnaiz, among others. [...]
The Argentina Association of Microscopy (Asociación Argentina de Microscopía - SAMIC), established as non-profit organization in 1995 has been organizing a periodic meetings every two years, approximately, since 2009. This time, the SAMIC meeting was organized in Tucumán, and counted with the participation of numerous national and international colleagues. We would congratulate [...]
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