[Illinois] Biophotonics 2012: Introduction to Fourier optics, Light scattering, Holography and QPI (I, II)

17 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Gabriel Popescu

In this talk, Professor Gabriel Popescu introduces the fundamentals of light propogation and optical analysis. He characterizes the Born principle and using it to approximate light scattering under various conditions. He also discusses in some depth quantitative phase imaging (QPI) and holography, …

[Illinois] BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Spring 2012: Dynamics of Multimodal Magnetomotive Microspheres

15 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Adeel Ahmad

Iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNP's), due to their small size, unique magnetic properties and the ability to manipulate these remotely, are promising materials for diagnostic, imaging, and therapeutics in biomedical applications. In this presentation, we describe the fabrication, …

[Illinois] BioNanotechnology Seminar Series Spring 2012: Multilayered Metal Dielectric nanoLAMPS for Highly Sensitive Multiplexed Detection of Pre-metastatic Cancer Cells

15 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Sean Sivapalan

We fabricate a new class of nanoLAMPS based on recent theoretical designs by the Bhargava group. A variety of methods are adapted to create alternating metal and dielectric layered nanoparticles with embedded Raman reporter molecules. These reporter molecules are then subject to the intense …

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: A Microfluidics Approach to Probing Neuronal Filopodia

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Anika Jain

In her research Anika exploits the unique properties of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic devices to study early neuronal development. Her group recently demonstrated the efficacy of solvent-extraction as a PDMS-treatment protocol, enabling low-density cultures of primary hippocampal …

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: Program Overview

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Taher A. Saif

The second annual CMMB IGERT PI and Trainee Meeting was held on August 31, 2011. Dr. Saif walks through the goals and current status of the programs, and introduces the students involved.

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: Cell Mechanosensitivity and Metastasis

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Xin Tang

Human colon carcinoma (HCT-8) cells show a stable transition from low to high metastatic state when cultured on appropriately soft substrates (21 kPa). Initially epithelial (E) in nature, the HCT-8 cells become rounded (R) after seven days of culture on soft substrate. R cells show a number of …

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: Alpha-Catenin in Cadherin Mechanotransduction

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Hamid Tabdili

Differential adhesion between cadherin subtypes expressed on cell surfaces is postulated to direct cell segregation during tissue morphogenesis. The studies described here used magnetic twisting cytometry and traction force microscopy to test the impact of cadherin binding selectivity on …

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: Detection of Mass, Growth Rate, and Stiffness of Single Adherent Cells

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Elise Corbin

Recently, improved MEMS resonator sensors were developed at Illinois. These can be used to directly measure the biophysical properties, mass, and growth rate of single adherent cells. Decoupling the relationship between the cell's dynamics and the apparent mass reported by the sensor is vital. …

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: IGERT Educational Issues Panel

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Marni Boppart, Martha Gillette, Austin Hsiao, Heather Huntsman, Michael Insana, Catherine Murphy, Lizanne DeStefano

The second annual CMMB IGERT PI and Trainee Meeting was held on August 31, 2011. A panel of students and instructors discuss the educational issues regarding and the future of the IGERT program at Illinois.

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: IGERT Research Issues Panel

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Rashid Bashir, Rohit Bhargava, Stephen Boppart, Ann M. Nardulli, Taher A. Saif, Mike Gregory, Erich Lidstone

The second annual CMMB IGERT PI and Trainee Meeting was held on August 31, 2011. A panel of students and instructors discuss the research issues regarding and the future of the IGERT program at Illinois.

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: The Nanodisc Platform; Exploring the Mechanism of Androgen Biosynthesis

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Steve Sligar, Michael Gregory

In this video Dr. Steve Sligar gives an overview of the Nanodisc platform and its use in drug discovery, imaging, and therapeutic delivery. This is followed by a talk by Dr. Sligar's student, Michael Gregory, who discusses his work in androgen biosynthesis. A brief abstract relating to Michael …

[Illinois] CMMB IGERT & M-CNTC Annual Symposium: Development of Monodisperse, Anticancer Silica-Drug Nanoconjugates

06 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Li Tang

An abstract of Li Tang's work: The goal of my Ph. D. research is to develop a precisely size-controlled drug conjugated silica nanoparticles as a new type of drug delivery system for improved cancer therapy. By using such monodisperse, drug-containing NPs with discrete and incremental difference …

[Illinois] CNST 2012: Opening Remarks

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Ilesanmi Adesida, Phyllis Wise

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Imparting Electrical Connectivity into 3D Micro/Nanostructures with Additive Nanomanufacturing

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Min-Feng Yu

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Applied Nanotechnology for Foodborne Pathogen and Toxin Detection

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Bosoon Park

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Physicochemical Property and (ROS)-generating Capacity Relationship

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Hong Yang

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: III-V Semiconductor Nanowire Arraybased Transistors

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Xiuling Li

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Nanostructured Silicon Optical Materials as Multifunctional Cell Culture Substrates

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Kris Killian

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Nanotechnology-mediated Sensing of Angiogenesis

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Princess I. Imoukhuede

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Gold Nanoparticles In, On, and Around Cells

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Cathy Murphy

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Translational Research on Micro and Nanobionics Devices for Mobile and Social Sensing Applications

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Gang Logan Liu

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Opportunities for Nanotechnology in Animal Health

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Tiffany Houchin

CNST Workshop 2012 May 2–3, 2012 Showcasing University of Illinois research in bionanotechnology/nanomedicine, nanoelectronics/nanophotonics, and nanomaterials/nanomanufacturing, leading to cross-campus and industry collaborations National Center for Supercomputing Applications Micro and …

[Illinois] CNST 2012: Nano-enabled Systems: From Materials to Devices to Systems

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Tayo Akinwande

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Promises and Challenges of Using Nanotechnology in Medicine

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Piotr Grodzinski

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[Illinois] CNST 2012: Making Mid-Infrared Photonics Nano with Plasmonics and Metamaterials

02 Jun 2013 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Daniel Wasserman

CNST Workshop 2012 May 2–3, 2012 Showcasing University of Illinois research in bionanotechnology/nanomedicine, nanoelectronics/nanophotonics, and nanomaterials/nanomanufacturing, leading to cross-campus and industry collaborations National Center for Supercomputing Applications Micro and …