Biomaterials Webinar: Elemental Analysis in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials with Micro-XRF

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Biomaterials Webinar:

Elemental Analysis in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials with Micro-XRF

Join us for a one hour webinar hosted by Bruker on Wednesday 24th February 2016, featuring special guest Dr. Richard L. Williams of the University of Birmingham.

UPDATE: The date of the webinar has now passed, but you can view a recorded version and download the slides here.

Webinar Programme

Dr Richard L. Williams is one of the first researchers using micro-XRF to gain insights into bone disease processes and to characterise bio-material chemistry within hydrogels. The webinar will include examples of work in these fields, along with tips on sample preparation. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar, giving you the opportunity to pose your questions to the panel and discuss the content of the session.

Biomaterials micro-XRF

Element map of heterotopic ossification (HO) bone

About Micro-XRF

Micro-XRF spectrometry is a non-destructive technique for elemental analysis of all types of samples, including inhomogeneous samples, irregular shapes and even liquids.

The latest benchtop Micro-XRF spectrometers deliver ppm sensitivity for relatively light elements, such as Phosphorous, Silicon and Sulfur, under ambient conditions. With mapping resolution down to 10–20 µm, micro-XRF is a powerful technique with potential in tissue engineering and biomaterials.

Map and quantify changes in elemental composition within tissue sections or biopsies, with minimal sample preparation. This provides a wealth of information invaluable to research into the chemical mechanisms behind tissue healing and disease processes. Micro-XRF is also used for quality control in hard and soft biomaterial manufacturing.

Speakers

  • Dr. Richard L. Williams, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham
  • Dr. Andreas Wittkopp, Bruker Nano Analytics, Berlin

Registration

UPDATE: The date of the webinar has now passed, but you can view a recorded version and download the slides here.

Register online on Bruker’s website, and you’ll be sent a link to attend the webinar. There will be two sessions, both with the same content.

Wednesday 24th February 2016
Duration: 1 hour

  • Session I – 9 am GMT, 10 am CET, 2:30 pm IST, 5 pm CST, 6 pm JST, 8 pm AEST
  • Session II – 8 am PST, 11 am EST, 4 pm GMT, 5 pm CET

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