Thesis Director: Prof. C. Hébert,
\r\nPhysics doctoral program
\r\nThesis Nr. 12109
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Thesis Directors: Prof. L. Shchutska, Prof. E. Graverini
\r\nPhysics doctoral program
\r\nThesis Nr. 11987
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Thesis Directors: Prof. L. G. Villanueva Torrijo, Dr V. Brasch
\r\nPhotonics doctoral program
\r\nThesis Nr. 11098
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\r\nTo take part in the public defense, please contact directly the speaker
Eine App programmieren? Ein Computerspiel erfinden? Eine Animation gestalten?
\r\nWenn dich eines dieser Dinge interessiert, bist du hier am richtigen Ort! Tausche und teile deine Ideen, lerne zu programmieren und entdecke Informatikberufe.
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\r\nDie Coding Club for Girls Workshops sind für Mädchen im Alter von 11 bis 15 Jahren und die Teilnahme ist kostenlos. Ab der Teilnahme an vier Workshops pro Jahr wird eine Teilnahmebestätigung ausgehändigt.
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\r\nOrt: Brunnmatt - Schule, Basel
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\r\nDatum und Zeit:
\r\n31. Oktober 2026 : 09:30 bis 12:00 oder 13:30 bis 16:00 Uhr // GameDesign
\r\n07. November 2026 : 09:30 bis 12:00 oder 13:30 bis 16:00 Uhr // Pixel Art
\r\n14. November 2026 : 09:30 bis 12:00 oder 13:30 bis 16:00 Uhr // Scratch-me
\r\n21. November 2026 : 09:30 bis 12:00 oder 13:30 bis 16:00 Uhr // Schildkröte in Python
\r\nDie Inhalte der Workshops sind untenstehend beschrieben.
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Weekly BioEngineering Talks (Lunch Provided)
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\r\nINVITED SPEAKER:
\r\nFrom single-molecule biophysics with Graphene Energy Transfer to Brownian DNA computing
\r\nProf. Dr. Philip Tinnefeld, LMU Munich
\r\nHost: Prof. Aleksandra Radenovic
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\r\nAbstract:
\r\nGraphene-on-glass coverslips are an emerging microscopy platform as resonant energy transfer to graphene offers an axial ruler in the 5-40 nm range. I present single molecule biophysics experiments of protein/DNA interactions using Graphene Energy Transfer (GET) in combination with the discovery that dsDNA adopts a vertical orientation on graphene. Axial information of DNA structure and protein positions is deduced from GET-efficiency and xy-information is obtained e.g. by photon-efficient pMINFLUX revealing simultaneous bending and torsion of enzyme induced DNA conformations. Finally, I discuss how multi-color smFRET with dark quenchers probes states of DNA nanorobots and Brownian DNA computers that work close to the thermodynamic optimum.
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\r\nBio:
\r\nPhilip Tinnefeld is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, leading a highly interdisciplinary NanoBioSciences research group that brings together molecular biology, biophysics, nanophotonics, and physical chemistry. He specialises in single-molecule detection and super-resolution microscopy, and he uses DNA origami to build modular nanoscale devices—such as force sensors, fluorescence amplifiers, and molecular robots—that can sense, compute, and respond autonomously. Under his leadership, the lab is also developing advanced biosensing platforms and imaging tools by combining DNA nanotechnology with 2D materials like graphene, pushing the frontiers of how we observe and control biological processes at the molecular level.
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\r\nSTUDENT SPEAKER:
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\r\nUnderstanding oxidative stress response in animals - a case study of the essential enzyme adenosylhomocysteinase, AHCY
\r\nYong-Qi Gao, Zenk Lab
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\r\nBioEngineering Talks mandatory EDBB Seminar Attendance (1st-Year PhD Students)\r\n
Prendre sa retraite après un long parcours professionnel ne va pas forcément de soi, si l'on pense à la place prise par le travail dans son parcours de vie. Le séminaire a pour objectif d'aider les participant.e.s à identifier les changement que cette transition introduira dans leur existence, afin d'anticiper et construire un nouvel équilibre de vie. Il s'agit également de conscientiser tous les aspects de cette période de la vie et les adaptations à réaliser, seul.e ou en couple, ainsi qui de définir les axes principaux et futures activités et projets. Les questions liées aux aspects financiers et au maintien de son capital santé, sont aussi abordées.
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