Photothermal AFM-IR: Enhanced Analysis Capabilities for Life Science Research

Join Bruker for this webinar featuring Dr. Simone Ruggeri from Wageningen University and Research (WUR), Netherlands, as we explore the enhanced analytical capabilities of Photothermal AFM-IR for life science research.

Photothermal AFM-IR combines atomic force microscopy with infrared radiation to enable label-free chemical imaging and spectroscopy at the nanoscale. This powerful technique supports simultaneous analysis of chemical, mechanical, and structural properties in complex biological materials, including single molecules and individual monolayers.

In this session, you’ll gain:

• A clear overview of how Photothermal AFM-IR works.
• Insights into the latest technical developments.
• A breakdown of imaging modes suited for biological samples, including their strengths and limitations.
• Examples of innovative life science applications.

Dr. Ruggeri will share his expertise on using photothermal AFM-IR to identify the molecular fingerprints of biomolecules, analyze protein secondary structures and assemblies, and investigate protein phase transitions in both healthy and disease-related states.

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