Recorded webinar

Characterising polysaccharide films and their interactions by QCM-D and other techniques

This webinar delves into the characterization of polysaccharide films and their molecular interactions, focusing on how QCM-D (Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring) and other complementary techniques can be used to probe the structure, assembly, and dynamics of soft biological interfaces. The session highlights the importance of understanding these interfaces, such as glycocalyces, which play crucial roles in cell biology, biomedical research, and biotechnology. Through real-world examples and research findings, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for how advanced analytical tools can unravel the complex behaviors of polysaccharide-based materials and their significance for developing new biotechnological and medical applications .

Webinar details

Originally aired
December 27, 2024
Length
26 min
Presentation by
Prof. Ralf Richter
Technologies
QCM-D

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In this webinar:

Learn how QCM-D and complementary methods reveal the properties of polysaccharide films and their interactions.
Discover the significance of soft biological interfaces in both basic science and applied biotechnology.
Understand recent advancements in the analysis of glycocalyces and related biomolecular assemblies.

Presentation by Prof. Ralf Richter

Prof. Ralf Richter from School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology, and Bragg Centre for Materials Research, University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Prof. Richter obtained his M.Sc. degree (1998) at Chalmers/University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and his Ph.D. degree (2004) at the University of Bordeaux I, France. After postdoctoral training (2005−2007) at Heidelberg University, Germany, a research group leader position (2007−2016) at CIC biomaGUNE, San Sebastian, Spain, and a Chair of Excellence (2012−2015) at University Joseph Fourier, France, he joined the University of Leeds, UK, in 2016 as Associate Professor. His research lab develops physics and chemistry tools to understand the mechanisms of assembly and function of soft biological interfaces, such as glycocalyces, to advance knowledge and for applications in biomedicine and biotechnology.