Scientists from CEITEC Brno University of Technology led by Markéta Kaiser have achieved a globally unique breakthrough in coral research. Using the live microCT method, they were able, for the first time ever, to observe the growth of living marine corals in real time and reveal the processes behind the formation of their calcium carbonate skeletons, which had previously remained hidden beneath the surface. The results of the international study, published in the prestigious journal Science Advances, show how corals grow, regenerate, and respond to stress and competing organisms.The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aee3183">study</a> was carried out through a collaboration between researchers from Brno, Vienna, and several other international institutions. A key role was played by the X-ray Micro and Nano Computed Tomography Laboratory (CTLAB) at CEITEC BUT, where all the crucial data and three-dimensional coral models were produced. CEITEC also shares both the first and corresponding authorship of the study.“Thanks to live microCT, we were able, for the first time, to observe what happens beneath the surface of a coral skeleton,” explains Markéta Kaiser from CTLAB at CEITEC BUT. “For example, we witnessed situations where a coral, after being attacked by algae, completely halted its normal growth and began building a protective wall around the threatened area. Once the danger had passed, it was able to resume its original growth pattern.”<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_540e183e84.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Jakub Rozboud: Live Corals Traveled by Train from Vienna to Brno. Scientists Uncovered Their Secret Life: Markéta Kaiser, CTLAB CEITEC at CEITEC BUT." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_540e183e84.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067">The scientists successfully captured coral growth both vertically and horizontally, the formation of protective barriers against competing organisms, and regeneration mechanisms following damage.The research was exceptionally demanding from a technological standpoint. The team had to develop a special system that enabled living corals to be safely scanned directly in seawater. The coral colonies regularly traveled by train from Vienna to Brno for measurements and, after several hours, were transported back to professional aquarium systems in Vienna.“At first, it seemed like a somewhat crazy idea. No one knew whether living corals could withstand repeated scanning,” says Kaiser. “Gradually, however, we found that they survived, continued to grow, and provided us with unique data.”<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_2_fcbb29a4f6.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Jakub Rozboud: Live Corals Traveled by Train from Vienna to Brno. Scientists Uncovered Their Secret Life: Markéta Kaiser is placing a coral sample into CT for scanning." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_2_fcbb29a4f6.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067">The original concept for the project came from developmental biologist Igor Adameyko of the Medical University of Vienna, who proposed combining marine biology with advanced imaging technologies more commonly used in engineering and technical fields.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_3_8c5f376f41.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Markéta Kaiser: Live Corals Traveled by Train from Vienna to Brno. Scientists Uncovered Their Secret Life: Corals CT - 1." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_3_8c5f376f41.jpeg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1096">The findings of the Brno researchers have already attracted the attention of experts in Okinawa, Japan, who specialize in coral reef research. They plan to use the live microCT method to study the effects of light, photosynthesis, and environmental changes on coral growth.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_4_445c1cc3b7.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Markéta Kaiser: Live Corals Traveled by Train from Vienna to Brno. Scientists Uncovered Their Secret Life:Corals CT - 2." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_4_445c1cc3b7.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="988">According to the researchers, the project demonstrates the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and biological sciences. The research could contribute not only to the study and conservation of coral reefs, but also to fields such as paleontology and materials science.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_5_514ee9c974.jpg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Markéta Kaiser: Live Corals Traveled by Train from Vienna to Brno. Scientists Uncovered Their Secret Life: Corals CT - 3." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Zivi_korali_jezdili_vlakem_z_Vidne_do_Brna_Vedci_diky_nim_odhalili_jejich_tajny_zivot_5_514ee9c974.jpg 143w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1750"><blockquote><h4>Original Article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aee3183">Coral growth, retraction, defense, and regenerative strategies revealed by live microCT</a></h4>Karina Araslanova, Marketa Kaiser, Anton Fetisov, Diana Gavrik, Tomas Zikmund, Daniel Abed-Navandi, Karel Katovský, Jozef Kaiser, Igor AdameykoSci. Adv., 2026, 12, eaee3183<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aee3183">https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aee3183</a><h6>licenced under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>Understanding how corals build and remodel their skeletons is key to explaining reef resilience, yet most insights come from static imaging. Using longitudinal live microCT, we tracked the same coral colonies over weeks to months at micrometer resolution. Coral skeleton formation is not a uniform accretion process but a dynamic integration of multiple programs, including vertical and horizontal patterned growth, previously undescribed defensive wall-building against competitors, exploratory edge behavior with reversible expansions and retractions, and skeletal regeneration favoring rapid, imprecise yet effective matrix expansion. Time-resolved imaging links colony-scale growth to microscale events, showing that all modes depend on balances between fusion of skeletal microparticles and layered matrix deposition, guided by tissue prepatterning. Beyond corals, this framework generalizes to studying skeletal dynamics across diverse biomineralizing organisms.

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This study investigates the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of (−)-epicatechin in an in vitro model of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Lipid peroxidation, inflammatory, and profibrotic markers were assessed alongside ATR-FTIR spectroscopy to evaluate whether spectral changes reflect disease progression and treatment response.Epicatechin reduced lipid peroxidation products, TNF-α, and TGF-β1 in a concentration-dependent manner, with stronger protective effects observed during pretreatment. ATR-FTIR spectral changes closely correlated with biochemical markers, demonstrating its potential as a rapid, non-destructive tool for monitoring oxidative stress, inflammation, and fibrosis in MASLD research.<blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c09978">ATR-FTIR Assessment of the Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of (−)-Epicatechin in MASLD</a></h4>Marija Hefer, Nikolina Filipović, Stjepan Šarić, Nela Malatesti, Ana Petrović, Elvira Kovač-Andrić*, and Martina Smolić*ACS Omega 2026, 11, 23, 33333–33344<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c09978">https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c09978</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.<div>Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) represents one of the most prevalent chronic liver disorders. Due to its predisposition to progress toward metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), MASLD has become a significant global health burden and a major challenge for healthcare systems. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1−4)</a>The majority of patients with MASLD or MASH are obese and frequently present with additional metabolic comorbidities, most commonly insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5−7)</a> Furthermore, most conditions associated with MASLD and MASH are characterized by lipid metabolism impairment, with elevated levels of oxidative stress. Impaired lipid metabolism, together with prolonged oxidative stress, promotes hepatocellular lipotoxicity and mitochondrial dysfunction. These alterations affect the antioxidant defense system and increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, thereby contributing to the onset of MASLD and its progression to MASH, along with more advanced liver diseases. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(8,9)</a>One of the main results of oxidative stress is lipid peroxidation, in which ROS attack (poly)unsaturated fatty acids within membrane lipids. This initiates a series of structural and functional alterations, where the formation of conjugated dienes (CDs) reflects early double-bond rearrangements in fatty acyl chains, while lipid hydroperoxides (LOOHs) represent key propagation-phase products that destabilize cell membranes and increase oxidative injury. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(10,11)</a> Therefore, determining LOOH and CD levels, along with their overall LOOH/CD ratio, might be useful for determining the lipid peroxidation dynamics and the progression of MASLD.Along with oxidative damage to the cell structures, inflammation is also a key regulator of MASLD progression. In this context, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) is suspected to play a central role as its levels are found to increase alongside MASLD to MASH progression. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(12−14)</a> It has also been found that ROS and TNF-α are closely interconnected, where elevated TNF-α levels could serve as an indicator of oxidative cellular damage and enhanced lipid peroxidation. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(15−17)</a> Often, one of the results of MASLD progression is the development of liver fibrosis, which is usually mediated by transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-β1) as its levels are frequently elevated in MASH and contribute to the worsening of hepatic steatosis. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(18)</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c09978#fig1">Figure 1</a> summarizes the pathways associated with MASLD to MASH progression, with emphasis on lipid peroxidation (CDs, LOOHs) and inflammatory/fibrogenic signaling (TNF-α, TGF-β1).<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ACS_Omega_2026_11_23_33333_33344_Figure_1_Schematic_representation_of_lipid_peroxidation_and_its_role_in_MASLD_progression_e6a8e05d3e.jpeg" alt="ACS Omega 2026, 11, 23, 33333–33344: Figure 1. Schematic representation of lipid peroxidation and its role in MASLD progression. Lipid accumulation in MASLD leads to the release of free radicals and ROS, which attack (poly)unsaturated fatty acids within membrane lipids, leading to lipid peroxidation, inflammation (via TNF-α), and fibrotic changes (via TGF-β1), thereby contributing to the transition from MASLD to MASH and further progression to cirrhosis and HCC. In lipid peroxidation, reactive radicals (R·) subtract the hydrogen from the (poly)unsaturated lipid, thereby resulting in the formation of a lipid radical, which undergoes rearrangements to form a CD. The lipid radical then reacts with molecular oxygen to form an unstable lipid peroxyl radical, which further subtracts a hydrogen from another (poly)unsaturated lipid, thereby resulting in the formation of a LOOH. The subtraction of hydrogen from the (poly)unsaturated lipid also results in the formation of a lipid radical, thereby perpetuating the chain reaction. The figure was created with Servier Medical Art (https://smart.servier.com/) and MarvinSketch (ChemAxon, https://chemaxon.com/marvin)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ACS_Omega_2026_11_23_33333_33344_Figure_1_Schematic_representation_of_lipid_peroxidation_and_its_role_in_MASLD_progression_e6a8e05d3e.jpeg 216w," sizes="100vw" width="1834" height="1327">However, the exact role of different lipid peroxidation indicators and their contribution to MASLD progression toward MASH have not yet been fully elucidated, with the number of studies addressing this issue remaining limited. Given these limitations in research, attention has increasingly turned toward dietary antioxidants, particularly polyphenols or mixtures of polyphenol-rich plant extracts, as potential modulators of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in hepatic steatosis. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(19−23)</a>Among available polyphenols, we selected (−)-epicatechin (EC) because of its strong antioxidant and radical scavenging capacity, with its documented effects on inflammatory signaling. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(24−26)</a> One study even found that the antifibrotic properties of EC were comparable to those of silymarin, with EC showing even stronger reducing effects on malondialdehyde (MDA) formation in vivo. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(27)</a> Since MDA is a secondary product of LOOH breakdown, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(28)</a> these results could link EC’s potential antifibrotic properties to its ability to attenuate lipid peroxidation, thereby potentially mitigating the progression of MASLD to MASH. Unlike more extensively studied compounds such as epigallocatechin gallate, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(29,30)</a> EC has been less investigated in the context of MASLD, providing an opportunity to explore a novel candidate. At the same time, the growing use of advanced spectroscopic techniques offers new opportunities to monitor biochemical alterations in cells and tissues.Attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy recently emerged as a promising tool for monitoring such changes. The application of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and similar techniques for steatosis and lipid quantification, along with determining the lipid peroxidation extent, has been introduced, especially in the context of hepatic steatosis. Determining the intensity of C═O vibrational stretching at ∼1740 cm–1 (triacylglycerols, cholesteryl esters, lipid oxides), as this type of bond usually occurs in lipid peroxidation, could also be valuable for determining the overall extent of steatosis. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(31−33)</a> Along with lipid peroxidation extent, determining the degree of unsaturation in MASLD models is crucial for understanding the changes in cellular components as the degree of unsaturation is often found to decrease due to steatotic changes in cells and tissues. (Poly)unsaturated fatty acids contribute to membrane fluidity and are essential for maintaining membrane integrity and signaling, while their depletion leads to increased membrane rigidity and impaired cellular function. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(34,35)</a> Given their high susceptibility to peroxidation, a reduction in their levels could indicate either an adaptive response to oxidative stress or a disruption of lipid homeostasis. Therefore, correlating the degree of unsaturation (∼3010 cm–1 for ═C–H) and the intensity of carbonyl stretching (∼1740 cm–1 for C═O) with the LOOH/CD ratio and cytokines, TNF-α and TGF-β1, could be valuable for the noninvasive monitoring of disease progression.<h4>Methods</h4><h5>Experimental Design</h5>Two experimental models were introduced for the experiments: EC pretreatment and EC Posttreatment models. In both models, the untreated cells (UT) group was used as a negative (vehicle) control group, while the sodium oleate-treated group (OA) was used as a positive control group, with EC (control) being the highest concentration of EC used as a control for the tested compound. In the Pretreatment model, the cells were pretreated with 10, 30, and 50 μM EC for 4 h, followed by a 24 h posttreatment with 1.5 mM sodium oleate. In the Posttreatment model, the cells were treated with 1.5 mM sodium oleate for 12 h, followed by the addition of the same concentrations of EC in the presence of 0.75 mM sodium oleate. All of the experimental groups were labeled as EC50+OA, EC30+OA, and EC10+OA, according to the concentration used in the experiments. EC concentrations of 10, 30, and 50 μM were chosen based on our previous MTS assay and Oil Red O staining results, where we tested 10–100 μM EC to evaluate its effect on MASLD in the Pretreatment model. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(42)</a> As it was proven effective in the Pretreatment model, the Posttreatment model was added to evaluate whether EC could also mitigate oxidative and inflammatory/fibrotic changes once steatosis was already established. Another important consideration was to assess the potential cytotoxicity of the concentrations used, as EC and other polyphenols are often consumed as dietary supplements with poorly regulated dosages. As these cytotoxic effects are often subtle and overlooked in conventional biochemical assays, combining FTIR spectral analysis with complementary assays could provide a more comprehensive assessment of potential cytotoxicity.<h5>ATR-FTIR Assessment of Lipid Peroxidation</h5>ATR-FTIR spectroscopy was used to determine the extent of lipid peroxidation and steatosis. The lipid samples were dissolved in chloroform and normalized to a lipid concentration of 20 mg/mL. After the evaporation of the solvent, the ATR-FTIR spectra were recorded using an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+630">Agilent Cary 630 FTIR spectrophotometer</a> (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, CA, USA), at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Drug Development at the University of Rijeka. All ATR-FTIR spectra were processed using the automatic least-squares baseline correction algorithm implemented in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=MicroLab+Expert">Agilent MicroLab Expert v.10.5 software</a> (4000–650 cm–1; clean scans: 4; threshold: 0.002; background scans: 2; sample scans: 100; resolution: 16 cm–1; apodization: HappGenzel; phase correct: Mertz; method gain: 221). Spectra of pure chloroform were recorded under identical conditions and subtracted from sample spectra to remove any residual solvent contributions. Chloroform was recorded to be excluded in the background, and the data were collected in the spectral range 3200–1600 cm–1 on an ATR device. To ensure comparability between samples, the spectra were normalized against the asymmetric CH2 stretching vibration of lipid acyl chains (2925–2922 cm–1), which was used as an internal reference band due to its relative stability across treatments and minimal alteration during lipid peroxidation. Baseline correction was applied prior to normalization to minimize background variability. Relative intensities of lipid peroxidation-associated bands (C═O stretching at 1744–1735 cm–1 and ═C–H stretching at 3010 cm–1) were then expressed as a ratio to the CH2 reference peak, allowing quantitative comparison of the lipid peroxidation extent between experimental groups. The data were presented as percent relative intensities (%Irel).<h4>Results and Discussion</h4><h5>ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy for the Assessment of Lipid Peroxidation and Steatosis Extent</h5>To evaluate the overall steatosis and lipid peroxidation extent in HepG2 cells, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy was used. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c09978#fig5">Figure 5</a> shows the 3200–1600 cm–1 spectral region, including the key C═O (1744–1735 cm–1) and ═C–H (3010 cm–1) stretching bands, which correlated with the biochemical parameters measured in this study. The increased intensity of the C═O band in sodium oleate-treated groups corresponds to the accumulation of oxidized lipid species derived from peroxidation of (poly)unsaturated fatty acids. On the other hand, a decrease in the ═C–H stretching band near 3010 cm–1 indicates a progressive depletion of double bonds which undergo rearrangement to form CDs or further transformations associated with lipid peroxidation.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ACS_Omega_2026_11_23_33333_33344_Figure_5_ATR_FTIR_spectra_of_control_groups_aabfabbdc1.jpeg" alt="ACS Omega 2026, 11, 23, 33333–33344: Figure 5. ATR-FTIR spectra of control groups: UT (blue) and EC (control) (purple); along with experimental groups: OA (yellow), EC50+OA (red), EC30+OA (orange), and EC10+OA (brown) in the wavenumber range 3200–1600 cm–1 for the (a) EC Pretreatment Model and (b) EC Posttreatment Model." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ACS_Omega_2026_11_23_33333_33344_Figure_5_ATR_FTIR_spectra_of_control_groups_aabfabbdc1.jpeg 193w," sizes="100vw" width="1572" height="1272">All experimental groups show similar FTIR profiles in the lipid regions; however, to determine the overall extent of lipid peroxidation and steatosis, the relative intensities of ═C–H stretching of unsaturated lipids (3010 cm–1) and C═O stretching of esters (1744–1735 cm–1) were measured according to the baseline and normalized according to asymmetric CH2 stretching of lipid chains (2925–2922 cm–1) (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c09978#fig6">Figure 6</a>). This approach was chosen as the greatest changes were noticed among the given intensities of the peaks in all groups.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ACS_Omega_2026_11_23_33333_33344_Figure_6_Percent_relative_intensities_e921d53b57.jpeg" alt="ACS Omega 2026, 11, 23, 33333–33344: Figure 6. Percent relative intensities (%Irel) of ═C–H stretching (unsaturated lipids) and C═O stretching of esters for the (a) EC Pretreatment Model and (b) EC Posttreatment Model. The results are presented as mean values of %Irel ± SD." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ACS_Omega_2026_11_23_33333_33344_Figure_6_Percent_relative_intensities_e921d53b57.jpeg 149w," sizes="100vw" width="1000" height="1044">Also, as indicated in the literature, the increase in intensities of C═O stretching and a decrease in intensities of ═C–H stretching are mostly associated with an increase in the lipid peroxidation extent. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(33,50)</a> Furthermore, a decrease in ═C–H stretching corresponds to a decrease in the (poly)unsaturated fatty acid content, which is often noted in MASLD/MASH models. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(51,52)</a><h4>Conclusion</h4>In a sodium oleate-induced hepatic steatosis model, EC showed a concentration-dependent effect on the overall radical scavenging ability of HepG2 cells. However, when EC was given as a posttreatment, these results were not achievable. EC also reduced propagation-phase lipid peroxidation by reducing relative LOOH levels in both models, lowering the LOOH/CD ratio (except for the EC50+OA pretreatment group), and effectively decreasing sodium oleate-induced increases in TNF-α and TGF-β1 concentrations. ATR-FTIR results were consistent with changes in lipid (per)oxidation and reflected the overall antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of EC observed through biochemical assays. Compared with biochemical assays, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy has several advantages, including rapid and nondestructive analysis that requires minimal sample preparation. Considering that it can simultaneously capture multiple molecular changes, this represents a reliable approach for accurate and complementary insights into lipid peroxidation and redox alterations in MASLD. However, it is important to correlate ATR-FTIR spectral changes with biochemical assays to further strengthen its interpretation.</div>

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In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insights intro Bruker’s innovation solutions tailored for the Pharmaceutical Industry. The session will commence with an introduction to Bruker, highlighting the company’s expertise and commitment to deliver cutting-edge solutions for Pharma. The webinar will then delve into FT-IR products, elucidating their applications and benefits within the pharmaceutical sector. Furthermore, attendees will explore the use of handheld Raman product, understanding how the portable device is capable to offer rapid and reliable results.&nbsp;The webinar will also shed light on FT-NIR technology, especially its role in ensuring content uniformity and facilitating Process Analytical Control (PAT) in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Lastly, the session will emphasize the compliance of Bruker products with the stringent requirements of the Pharmaceutical Industry, showcasing their adherence to quality standards and regulations.In this Webinar You Will Learn:<ul><li>FT-IR Spectroscopy for Pharma Industry</li><li>Handheld Raman Spectroscopy for QC</li><li>FT-NIR for Content Uniformity and Process Analytical Control (PAT)</li><li>Compliance to Pharma Regulations</li><li>Q&amp;A</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Mr. Mario EckPresenter: Dr. Felix FrommPresenter: Dr. Mui Saranwong</blockquote>

Bruker: Mastering Quality Control: The Power of FT-IR/NIR and Raman Spectroscopy for Pharmacopeia Compliance.

Mastering Quality Control: The Power of FT-IR/NIR and Raman Spectroscopy for Pharmacopeia Compliance.

In this webinar, participants will gain valuable insights intro Bruker’s innovation solutions tailored for the Pharmaceutical Industry. 

FT-IR/NIR and Raman Spectroscopy for Pharmacopeia Compliance

As we all know, the need for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions has never been greater. With the increasing demand for electric vehicles, and storage of renewable energy, the battery industry together with academic institutes are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.Bruker is at the forefront of this innovation, providing cutting-edge technologies and solutions for battery research and manufacturing. In this webinar, we will explore the latest developments in Bruker's technology and how they can be applied to optimize battery performance, reduce costs, and accelerate the path towards a cleaner energy future.Join our 75 minutes experts discussion as they dive into the fascinating world of batteries and discover how Bruker is shaping the future of it.Key Learning Topics:<ul><li>You will learn about a complete portfolio of technologies applied to battery research and production, including AFM, NMR, EPR, MS, FTIR, XRD, XRF, XRM, RAMAN, EDS and EBSD. These technologies represent the excellence of Bruker's analytical tools and are complementary in their applications. They are used in various ways to help researchers and manufacturers understand how batteries work, how they can be improved, and how they can be produced and recycled more efficiently.</li></ul>Who Should Attend?<ul><li>Battery manufacturers</li><li>Research and development organizations</li><li>Academic institutions</li><li>Material science organizations</li><li>Electrochemical and analytical chemistry organizations</li><li>Testing laboratories involved in battery research and development.</li><li>Government agencies involved in renewable energy and sustainability.</li><li>Investors interested in the battery market.</li><li>Battery technology experts and engineers</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Andrea Steck Ph.D. (Principal Scientist - Bruker BioSpin (Ettlingen, Germany))Andrea Steck joined BBIO Germany in 2010 to perform contract services, then stepped into food profiling development, acted as Quality Manager (ISO-17025), and now is responsible for supporting, developing, and driving AIC-DEV projects as Principal Scientist.Andrea holds a PhD in Chemistry (TU Munich). She gained extensive experience in NMR pulse sequence development and structure elucidation (Berne, Switzerland), and in leading an analytical (NMR/MS/IR) laboratory in big pharmaceutical industry (Vienna, Austria). She then joined Bruker Austria as Manager Pursuant to Trade Law, responsible for contract services and customer acquisition.Presenter: Hugues Guérault (Application Manager – Bruker Advanced X-Ray Solutions (Karlsruhe, Germany))Hugues Guérault joined Bruker in 2002 as Application Scientist. He is now leading Bruker AXS application team and manages worldwide the activities of the application laboratories for equipment demonstrations and customer training.Hugues holds a PhD in Material Science from Le Mans University (France) and made a post-doc at the University of Leuven (Belgium). Overall, he has acquired more than 25 years of experience in material characterization using X-ray diffraction.Presenter: Peter De Wolf, PhD (Sr. Director AFM Technology Development &amp; Applications, Bruker Nano Surfaces &amp; Metrology, Santa Barbara, CA, USA)Joined Bruker after obtaining Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University Leuven &amp; IMEC, Belgium in 1998 focused on the development of novel AFM characterization methods. Author and co-author of over 40 publications related to property characterization using AFM, and co-inventor of several AFM methods. In his role, Peter is responsible for developing, driving, and leveraging new technology and applications for Bruker’s AFM Instrumentation.Presenter: Ph.D. Bob Galvin, FRSC (Vice President BAMS, Bruker Daltonics, London, UK)Bob Galvin obtained his PhD using mass spectrometry to investigate novel catalytic reactions and since then has always been involved in this technology. &nbsp;He joined Bruker eleven years ago and has held a number of executive positions during this period.Presenter: Rebecca Keller (Scientific Content Creator – Bruker Scientific LLC (Billerica, MA, USA))Rebecca joined Bruker Scientific in 2022 to support scientific content creation for applied markets as well as research and academia. Thanks to her extensive experience in crafting content for chemistry e-learning platforms, she excels at presenting complex ideas with exceptional clarity and precision.Rebecca graduated in Chemistry at the University of Oregon in 2019 and has since sought to improve scientific communication by producing content across multiple platforms.Presenter: Michele Gironda (Head of Global Segment Management – Bruker Nano Analytics (Berlin, Germany))Michele Gironda joined Bruker in 2017 when Bruker acquired XGLab where he was Director Sales and Marketing. He is now our Head of Global Market Segment Management in the Nano Analytics Division. In his role Michele manages worldwide activities for the key strategic market segments in cooperation with sales, marketing, application and product managers.Michele holds a Master Degree in Engineering obtained with his studies in Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and Universitat Politecnica de la Catalunya in Barcelona (Spain).</blockquote>

Bruker: Shaping the future of batteries: Bruker technologies across the entire value chain

Shaping the future of batteries: Bruker technologies across the entire value chain

Join our 75 minutes experts discussion as they dive into the fascinating world of batteries and discover how Bruker is shaping the future of it.

Bruker technologies - Shaping future of batteries

Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is an innovative tool to detect free radicals in skin and blood plasma. It is a powerful technique that can help us learn more about the redox status, and induced oxidative stress by quantification and characterization of different types of radicals formed in the skin, skin models, skin cells, and blood plasma.In skin, a critical radical concentration characterized by the reversal of primary ROS (reactive oxygen species) to secondary LOS (lipid oxygen species), leading to increased lipid peroxidation and consequent cellular damage is known. This reversal indicates a change in the redox balance. EPR spectroscopy represents an innovative sensitive tool to assess the antioxidant status by stress response methods in skin and blood plasma. The redox status and oxidative stress investigations were performed in blood plasma samples, and in ex vivo and in vivo skin. These permit evaluating antioxidative supplements and formulations but also studying the influence of oxidative stress, which could be induced by irradiation, lifestyle, or pollution. Cigarette smoke is a good representative of pollution and it is known that it affects the whole body and can induce skin aging. These effects could be shown using EPR spectroscopy but also other methods such as cytokine analysis, resonant Raman spectroscopy, and biochemical assays. New insights about direct smoking and passive smoking will be presented.Key Learning Topics:<ul><li>EPR as a tool to measure reactive oxygen and lipid oxygen species in skin</li><li>Detecting radicals ex vivo and in vivo in skin using spin probes and spin traps</li><li>Examples of redox status and oxidative stress in skin and plasma using EPR</li></ul>Who Should Attend?<ul><li>Academics and MDs who do any kind of skin and blood plasma research</li><li>General, R&amp;D and Qc/QA managers, and industrial customers from the health and personal care industries involved in development of skin care products</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Prof. Dr. Martina Meinke (Head of the Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin)Prof. Martina. C. Meinke is Head of the Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP) at the Clinic for Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology. Prof. Meinke studied chemistry at the Free University of Berlin, Germany. After graduation she headed an environmental laboratory until she switched to medical diagnostics. Since 1999, she has been employed by the CCP. After a postgraduate study, she was awarded the title medical physicist in 2006. Since 2007, she is an Assistant Professor of medical physics with the main focus on spectroscopy of blood and skin and electron paramagnetic resonance measurements in skin. She has headed the EPR (electron paramagnetic resonance) spectroscopy group for over 10 years. This method has already been used in several clinical and scientific studies to investigate the formation and characterization of radicals. She also focuses on optical, non-invasive techniques that are widely used for skin examinations.Prof. Meinke is author of more than 200 peer reviewed publications and numerous book chapters. She is a member of the Ethics Committee of the Charité and a reviewer for the BMBF VIP+ and the DFG.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Silke Lohan (Deputy Head of the Center of Experimental and Applied Cutaneous Physiology (CCP), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin)Dr. Silke Lohan was born in Berlin and studied biology at the Free University of Berlin. In 2013, she completed her dissertation (Dr. rer. nat.) in human genetics. She had done her doctoral thesis at the Institute of Medical Genetics and Human Genetics at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics. In October 2013, Dr. Lohan joined the team at CCP. Her main interest is electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR), which she applies in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro to study and assess the evolution of radicals in tissues and cells with and/or without the application of stressors. The radicals can be quantified and characterized. In addition, nanoparticle penetration and drug release processes in skin can be studied.Currently, she is focusing on projects related to the development and clinical application of UV-LEDs. Here, the focus is on the development of a method to determine the redox status in skin and blood. In addition, a measurement method is being established to investigate the effect of pollutants and the protective effect of anti-pollutant products on the skin.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Sylwia Kacprzak (Market Product Manager)Sylwia Kacprzak received her M.Sc. degree in Chemistry at the University of Maria Curie Sklodowska in Poland. Her EPR career began during her Ph. D. research at the University of Würzburg with a focus on investigations of the electron paramagnetic resonance parameters of bioradicals by density functional methods. Two postdoctoral positions followed at FU Berlin and University of Freiburg, where she gained extensive expertise in CW-EPR and FT-EPR techniques taking advantage of her theoretical background. In 2016, Sylwia joined Bruker as an Applications Scientist.</blockquote>

Bruker: Redox Status of Skin and Blood Measured by EPR Spectroscopy

Redox Status of Skin and Blood Measured by EPR Spectroscopy

In this webinar you will learn about EPR which is as a tool to measure reactive oxygen and lipid oxygen species in skin.

Metal-ion batteries have changed our everyday lives. The research on the electrode materials for metal-ion batteries is the key to improving the performance of the battery. Magnetic resonance, including nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), has been continuously improved during the past three decades and has gradually become one of the important technologies to study the structure-performance relationship of electrode materials.This webinar will help to grasp the important value of NMR and EPR techniques for battery research, which will promote the further development of advanced magnetic resonance technology. Prof. Hu will present unique examples of in-situ EPR and EPR imaging methods to study bulk and dendritic lithium deposits, dissolution of Cr-ions in Na-batteries, detection, and monitoring oxygen species, such as molecular and singlet oxygen in new cathode materials. A novel approach of using EPR employed together with NMR to analyze and understand electrochemical reaction mechanisms and structural electrode changes is the key to further improving battery performance.Key Learning Points:<ul><li>In-situ EPR and EPR imaging to study electrode materials in Li-ion and other types of batteries</li><li>Development of new electrode materials or optimization of available electrode materials that can work at high cell voltage and high specific capacity as a major task in the field</li><li>The importance of EPR and NMR techniques complementing each other for battery research &nbsp;</li></ul>Who Should Attend?<ul><li>Material scientists who use other spectroscopic techniques such as NMR, Raman, MS, XRD, etc.</li><li>Synthetic chemists working in inorganic chemistry</li><li>Managers, apps scientists, electrochemists who work in the battery research field</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Prof. Bing-Wen Hu (Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, East China Normal University)Prof. Hu studied at Fudan University from 1999 to 2006, and from 2006 to 2009 at the French Ultra high-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Research Center at the University of Lille, France, where he was engaged in the development of new NMR methods. After his return to China, he focuses on the development of new technologies for NMR and EPR and their application in lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery systems. He has published more than 150 articles. He was a recipient of YuanZhi EPR (CHINA) award in 2022. He is currently the deputy director of the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance. He now holds a position of Full Professor at East China Normal University.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Sylwia Kacprzak (Market Product Manager)Sylwia Kacprzak received her M.Sc. degree in Chemistry at the University of Maria Curie Sklodowska in Poland. Her EPR career began during her Ph. D. research at the University of Würzburg with a focus on investigations of the electron paramagnetic resonance parameters of bioradicals by density functional methods. Two postdoctoral positions followed at FU Berlin and University of Freiburg, where she gained extensive expertise in CW-EPR and FT-EPR techniques taking advantage of her theoretical background. In 2016, Sylwia joined Bruker as an Applications Scientist.</blockquote>

Bruker: Magnetic Resonance for Li-ion Batteries: from NMR to EPR

Magnetic Resonance for Li-ion Batteries: from NMR to EPR

This webinar will help to grasp important value of NMR and EPR techniques for battery research

FT-IR spectroscopy is an easy-to-use and nondestructive analysis tool for chemical identification, quantification, composition analysis, optical characterization and many more. Depending on measurement geometry (beside transmission measurement) and optical properties of sample materials FT-IR can be very surface sensitive. It provides plenty of surface analysis techniques with different penetration depth to qualitatively or quantitatively characterize the upper layer of a sample, to follow surface reactions or to observe surface emissions etc. Depending on sample form, e.g. powder, gel, liquid, crystal blocks, coatings, micro sized samples or else, different FT-IR techniques can be applied.In this Webinar You Will Learn:<ul><li>Attenuated Total Reflection - ATR</li><li>Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy - DRIFT</li><li>Specular Reflectance</li><li>InfraRed Reflection Absorption Spectroscopy - IRRAS</li><li>Emission Spectroscopy</li><li>Photo Acoustic Spectroscopy - PAS</li></ul>Who Should Attend?<ul><li>Surface analysis experts (e.g. material science, polymers, automotive…)</li><li>Spectroscopy experts (e.g. academia, physicists, chemists…)</li><li>Microscopy experts (e.g. research, pharmaceuticals, electronics… )</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Xia StammerDr. Xia Stammer studied Physical Chemistry and focused on surface functionalization and characterization during her PhD and research activities. She has been FT-IR application specialist since almost 10 years at Bruker and is specialized for FT-IR research solutions for catalysis, material science and surface analysis.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Inga Köhler&nbsp;Dr. Inga Köhler studied Geology and Paleontology and acquired her PhD with focus on Early Earth. Inga has a strong interest in communicating scientific topics to the public and continues to contribute to Archean research. At Bruker, she works as a Scientific Content Creator for FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy as well as microscopy.</blockquote>

Bruker: Shed Light on Surface | How to use FT-IR to characterize surfaces  

Shed Light on Surface | How to use FT-IR to characterize surfaces

In this webinar, you will learn about various FT-IR techniques for surface characterization.

How to use FT-IR to characterize surfaces  

We collected real-life applications of particle analysis in pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control and present them in this brief 20 minute webinar.Learn about the differences of FT-IR and Raman microscopy in particle analysis and which technique is the best for a specific scenario.

Bruker: Root Cause, Particle and Failure Analysis in Pharmaceutical Industries

Root Cause, Particle and Failure Analysis in Pharmaceutical Industries

Learn about the differences of FT-IR and Raman microscopy in particle analysis and which technique is the best for a specific scenario.

Particle Analysis in Pharmaceutical Industries

Biogen is among the first biopharmaceutical companies to employ PAT in an active role in the manufacturing of biologicals. The implementation of in-process Raman for glucose control, biocapacitance for in-line cell growth monitoring as well as in-line refractive index and other univariate techniques for the automatic in-line release of process solutions is being discussed. GMP-specific considerations such as risk assessment, data integrity and qualification strategy are presented as well.The application of PAT in an active role as part of the control strategy in commercial production in a cGMP compliant environment is not yet done very frequently in the biopharmaceutical industry. This is due to a combination of risk factors which typically involve regulatory challenges, technology maturity and economic benefit. Biogen decided to employ PAT at large scale mammalian cell culture at its new manufacturing site at Solothurn, Switzerland. Biogen’s Aducanumab process has shown to benefit significantly from direct PAT control. Inline Raman spectroscopy and inline biocapacitance are used to actively control the feed of glucose and nutrients to the production bioreactor. The glucose concentration is predicted using a validated PLS model and is used as input for a closed loop control device that is controlling the addition of glucose solution to the bioreactor in a virtually continuous manner.<blockquote>Presenter: Oliver Steinhof (Global Lead PAT, Biogen)Supporting the Digital Development and Analytics team at Biogen since 2017 with a focus on PAT implementation and commercialization. Focus over the last 4 years was the startup of Biogen’s Next Generation Manufacturing facility at Solothurn Switzerland. Since 2015 at Lonza Visp, Switzerland, leading the PAT laboratory and providing PAT consulting and solutions to the global Lonza network, including small molecule API manufacture and chemicals. Since 2009 several roles at Shell Global Solutions in Hamburg Germany around lubricants R&amp;D, including management of the analytical services team, global technical support manager, internal consultant, quality auditor and project leader for R&amp;D projects. Chemist by training, spending time at the Universities of Braunschweig Germany, Salt Lake City Utah and Tuscaloosa Alabama. PhD in industrial chemistry sponsored by BASF SE with a focus on on-line NMR spectroscopy and reaction engineering of complex polycondensations.Presenter: Martin Gadsby (Owner and Director, Optimal Industrial Automation)Martin graduated from the University of Bath in the late 1970’s, and after working through a few positions in industry, he became the European R&amp;D Process and Process Automation Group Leader for Kraft Foods. &nbsp;After a few years at Kraft, Martin decided to set up a process automation business with a colleague, Dave Richards, and Optimal was born. Optimal Industrial Automation was formed over 33 years ago, with Martin now being the Vice President of Optimal Industrial Technologies which was formed more recently as the products division and is the market leader in the field of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) with its PAT Knowledge Management product – synTQ. &nbsp;Martin is intimately involved with progressing the evolution of synTQ and advising the Optimal development team on what he believes to be the optimum development direction. &nbsp;Over the last few years, he has taken on the overall responsibility not only for the company but also for the sales and marketing of synTQ whilst remaining very active in ensuring that the development of synTQ continues unabated. &nbsp;On the personal front, Martin is a bit of a ‘petrol head’ and enjoys flying aerobatics and racing cars.</blockquote>

Bruker: Next Generation Manufacturing at Biogen – PAT as an Enabler for Enhanced Process

Next Generation Manufacturing at Biogen – PAT as an Enabler for Enhanced Process

In this webinar, the implementation of in-process Raman for glucose control is being discussed.

Biogen – PAT as an Enabler for Enhanced Process

The polymer industry is one of the world’s largest industrial sectors. &nbsp;Almost all consumer products are composed of polymers of some sort. &nbsp;These products range across items like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, toys, packaging, computer and cell phones, and so on. &nbsp;There are a few areas where characterizing these polymer-based objects can be important: first is performing a quick polymer identification for recycling purposes; second is quality control to identify product defects or failures; and third is reverse engineering to facilitate product development in a highly competitive marketplace. &nbsp;Vibrational spectroscopy (infrared (IR) and Raman) is especially useful for the analysis of polymers in an industrial setting. &nbsp;IR and Raman are highly specific and sensitive tools that are non-destructive and easy to use. &nbsp;Examples will be presented demonstrating the effectiveness of IR and Raman analysis in each of these categories.Mass Spectrometry (MS) has become an indispensable tool for polymer analysis and has been widely used to study polymer structure and composition, end-groups and additives, molecular weight distribution, and so on. &nbsp;MS analysis is extremally sensitive, allowing the detection and identification of minor polymer components and synthesis by-products, as well as low-level impurities and products of decomposition. &nbsp;Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization (MALDI) allows to perform rapid MS analysis without lengthy pre-separation and with minimal sample preparation. &nbsp;MALDI MS can provide structural and copolymer composition information, as well as be used for imaging of polymer surfaces, characterization of complex polymer mixtures and many other analytical tasks. &nbsp;In this webinar, we will discuss several MS analytical techniques and their applications for polymer analysis using real life examples from the industry and academia.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Tom Tague (Applications Manager and Chair of the Safety Committee Bruker Corporation)Dr. Tom Tague is the Applications Manager (FTIR and Raman products) and Chair of the Safety Committee for Bruker Corporation. He is also a member of the Visiting Advisory Committee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Advisory Board of Amplified Sciences. Dr. Tague received his Ph.D. from the University of Utah in Physical Chemistry and his B.S. in Chemistry, from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He conducted his postdoctoral research at the University of Virginia working with professor Lester Andrews. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Society for Applied Spectroscopy, the American Physical Society, and the Optical Society of America. Dr. Tague is active in developing new methods and instrumentation with the goal of improving the sensitivity and detection limits of spectroscopy related applications. Dr. Tague has more than 80 publications and 5 patents.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Artem FilipenkoDr. Artem Filipenko has over 15 years of industry experience in development of innovative methods and instrumentation for various analytical applications, including food, environmental, industrial, and homeland security. His area of professional expertise ranges from Ion Mobility, Mass Spectrometry, and Gamma Spectroscopy to molecular and nuclear physics. Artem holds a doctorate degree in molecular physics and master’s degree in microelectronics from the National Nuclear Research University in Moscow, as well as master’s degree in business administration from Babson College in Boston.</blockquote>

Bruker: Effectively Analyzing Polymers Using IR, Raman Spectroscopy and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

Effectively Analyzing Polymers Using IR, Raman Spectroscopy and MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry

In this webinar, we will discuss several MS analytical techniques, IR and Raman and their applications for polymer analysis 

Analyzing Polymers by IR, Raman Spectroscopy and MALDI-TOF

FT-IR is a commonly employed technique in the lab due to the vast array of analytical opportunities it offers. However, carrying out FT-IR spectroscopy is not the most intuitive process using current technology.With the release of LUMOS II, Bruker extends the scope of FT-IR microscopy and imaging for applications and increases its accessibility for all users. It is a faster, smarter imaging solution designed for daily use in routine and research laboratories, regardless of user skill level.Bruker’s specialist for FT-IR and Raman microscopy, Dr. Thomas Tague, will present its key hardware and software features and discuss the benefits of automation and focal-plane array imaging. The application of these novel capabilities to the polymer, pharmaceutical, and material science industries will also be shown.What This Webinar Covers:<ul><li>LUMOS II and its software OPUS</li><li>Technical features and workflow</li><li>FT-IR microscopy and imaging</li><li>Focal-plane array detectors</li><li>Applications of µ-FT-IR</li></ul>It Is Intended for Analytical Professionals in:<ul><li>QA/QC</li><li>Production</li><li>Manufacturing</li><li>Operations</li><li>Research &amp; Development</li></ul>With the Job Roles of:<ul><li>Lab Manager</li><li>QC Manager</li><li>Analytical Scientist</li><li>Researcher</li></ul>

FT-IR Imaging Webinar | LUMOS II

In this webinar, Bruker introduce LUMOS II which extends the scope of FT-IR microscopy and imaging 

FT-IR Imaging Webinar - LUMOS II

Vibrational microscopy is an established technique for materials identification and characterization which finds extensive applications in various fields including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, polymers, forensics, cultural heritage, life science, mineralogy, materials science and more.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Sergey Shilov (North America Product Manager, Science Business Unit, Bruker Optics)Dr. Sergey V. Shilov is a Product Manager for North America at Bruker Optics. Sergey joined Bruker in 2001. He is responsible for the support and development of new applications for the Bruker research FTIR systems. He received his Ph.D. in 1992 from the Russian Academy of Sciences in Polymer Physics and his M.S. from St. Petersburg State University (Russia) in Physics in 1986. Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation (Germany) awarded him a research fellowship in 1996. Sergey published 37 papers in peer-reviewed journals. His research interests include time-resolved FTIR spectroscopy, surface science, polymer, and life-science applications.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Bruker: State-of-the-Art Microanalysis Using Infrared and Raman Microscopy

State-of-the-Art Microanalysis Using Infrared and Raman Microscopy

In this webinar, participants will learn about the state-of-the art microanalysis using IR and Raman Microscopy.