Optical Probes: Discovery to Application

The second edition of this new conference will provide a platform for probe developers and users to share knowledge, expertise, and challenges. The goal is to guide the development and innovation of new diagnostic optical sensors used by biomedical and clinical researchers. Speakers and attendees will include a broad community of organic chemists, protein design experts, and biological and biophysical application-oriented scientists.

The discovery of new optical probes is crucial for biological imaging techniques and assay technologies. The program will discuss the latest advancements in probe development for understanding biological processes. The sessions are designed to bring together researchers from chemistry, spectroscopy, molecular sensing, biological imaging, and advanced imaging technologies to foster new national and international collaborations. Additionally, this conference aims to support and encourage early-career investigators and those from historically excluded groups to enhance our community's ability to address challenging biomedical questions.

Attendees will learn about:

· The latest advances in optical probe development and applications.

· New techniques and methods to apply to studies and research.

· Novel findings across diverse scientific fields which will help improve and augment new research.

Program Topics

· New imaging methods

· Fluorescent protein-based sensors

· Chemogenetics and site-specific labelling

· New directions for small molecule organic probes

· Probes for super-resolution microscopy

· Responsive fluorescent probes

· Metal-based probes

· Strategies for targeting

· Chemiluminescence and bioluminescence

Workshops

Meet the Expert sessions during lunches will be held with structured time for early-career scientists to discuss scientific studies and career advice with experienced and senior researchers.

Career Development Workshops will feature short presentations, Q&A sessions, and break-out groups with representatives from academia, industry, government, and non-profit sectors focusing on career pathways and more.