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Join us for a two-day hands-on workshop exploring Optical Photothermal Infrared (OPTIR) spectroscopy and its powerful applications in multimodal structural biology!
Participants will gain both theoretical grounding and practical experience using OPTIR for protein secondary structure imaging and correlative workflows at MAX IV.
When: 17–18 March 2026, 09:00–15:30 (both days)
Where: LINXS (the Loop) and MAX IV Laboratory, MJOLNIR Platform
Target Group: PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and principal investigators working in structural biology, neurodegeneration, protein aggregation, bioimaging, multimodal microscopy, and related fields. Suitable for beginners and experienced users who aim to incorporate OPTIR into their research workflows.
About
This two-day infrastructure-focused workshop introduces the principles, capabilities, and practical implementation of Optical Photothermal Infrared (OPTIR) spectroscopy for multimodal structural biology. Participants will receive guided theoretical sessions and extensive hands-on time with sub-micron infrared imaging, with a special focus on protein secondary structure analysis in complex biological samples.
The programme includes the fundamentals of photothermal IR techniques, comparison with FTIR and AFM-IR, sample preparation strategies, correlative imaging opportunities at MAX IV, and a live demonstration on the MJOLNIR platform. Advanced sessions will cover data processing, validation approaches, high-throughput mapping, and workflows integrating OPTIR with spatial proteomics.
Hosted by LINXS and the MJOLNIR Platform at MAX IV, this workshop is ideal for both new and experienced users aiming to integrate OPTIR into structural biology, multimodal microscopy, and protein aggregation research.
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Day 1 – Fundamentals and Infrastructure
Introduction to MJOLNIR and OPTIR capabilities
Principles of photothermal IR spectroscopy
Sample preparation strategies
Correlative imaging at MAX IV
Live instrument demonstration
Hands-on spectral acquisition
Day 2 – Data, Validation, and Applications
Data processing and secondary structure analysis
High-throughput mapping strategies
OPTIR and spatial proteomics workflows
Case studies in neurodegeneration
Participant project discussions
Genral questions?
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