Events And Training
Reviews
Multi Parametric SPR competition winner: Jenny Malmström (University of Auckland)
Dr Jenny Malmstrom, University of Auckland
BioNavis, manufacturer of the new Multi-Parametric Surface Plasmon Resonance (MP-SPR) instrument, recently announced it had awarded 6 months free use of the MP-SPR instrument with consumables to Dr Jenny Malmström, Postdoctral Fellow at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Competition winner, Jenny Malmström submitted a proposal titled “Multi-Parametric Resonance Studies of Electrically Switchable Surfaces and Related Protein Adsorption”. The proposal outlined a project in which novel bio-interfaces would be developed, using conducting polymers, to provide electrochemically switchable surfaces. The MP-SPR instrument would then be used to demonstrate, for the first time, the effect of in-situ changes to control properties such as cell adhesion and protein absorption. The proposal discussed how the MP-SPR will be used to evaluate if and how the interfaces switch their properties upon electric stimuli. As MP-SPR can independently determine the refractive index and thickness of the film during an SPR measurement, these experiments will greatly advance the knowledge of these and other interface systems.
Excited to be awarded the use of the instrument from BioNavis, Dr Malmström said “I’m very excited! Looking forward to when the instrument arrives and we can start our measurements”
MP-SPR is a novel approach to the half-a-century old optical phenomenon Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR). For the last 20 years SPR has been predominantly used for biomolecular interaction analysis. MP-SPR broadens the application range also to biophysical studies, such as measurements of absolute refractive indices and formed layer thicknesses, and biomaterials studies, such as ceramic and polymer coating characterizations and biocompatibility studies. MP-SPR is based on a optical arrangement that enables measurements on a number of sensor coatings that cannot be measured with traditional SPR. Apart from traditional hydrogel based biosensor coatings, a wide range of different sensor surfaces are also possible to use, such as different metals (Au, Ag, Al, Cu, Pt), polymers (PS, PEO, PMMA, cellulose), and ceramics (Al2O3, SiO2). The instrument is compatible with other equipment, in example HPLC and electrochemisty, which enables much more information to be gathered from the same sample simultaneously.
For more information contact us or send us an email to enquiries@atascientific.com.au .
ATA Scientific Travel Award Winners – Apr 2012
Crystal Naudin in the lab
ATA Scientific would like to thank all those that participated in the Feb/Mar issue of our Travel Award promotion. After receiving an overwhelming response two winners were announced.
Congratulations to our first prize winner Miss Crystal Naudin, a second year PhD student with the Experimental Oncology unit at Newcastle University. Crystal works with her supervisor Dr Jude Weidenhofer, Research Fellow at the School of Biomedical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of Newcastle.
Researchers at the school that Crystal is a member of are primarily concerned with the study of cancer cell biology and the genetic basis of human diseases. Crystal is currently working on a family of cell membrane proteins called Tetraspanins. A recent mouse model generated in Crystal’s laboratory, in which one of the Tetraspanin genes (CD151) was knocked out, unexpectedly developed a severe early onset of kidney disease. As a result Crystal is working on determining the role of the CD151 molecule in kidney function.
When advised of her prize, Crystal told ATA Scientific“That is awesome. So excited. That should definitely cover registration and accommodation for the Tetraspanin conference!!“ This is the just the second time Crystal had entered one of our competitions. Crystal will present her work at the 5th European Tetraspanin Meeting in Nijmegen, The Netherlands from 26th-28th of September this year.
Congratulations to our second prize winner Fanny de Busserolles, PhD candidate at the School of Animal Biology (Neuroecology and Behaviour) and The Ocean Institute at the University of Western Australia. The group is involved in studying the sensory systems of a wide range of animals such as birds, reptiles, mammals, fish, sharks etc. Fanny’s research focuses on the visual system the lanternfish family, a family of deep-sea fish. Her work looks at gaining a better understanding of fish visual adaptations to their environment and in this particular case how the visual system of these species have adapted to see in dark conditions and for viewing biololuminescence in the deep-sea.
The prize money will be used towards Fanny attending the 2012 Australian Marine Science Society Association (AMSA) Conference (‘Marine Extremes and Everything in between’) to be held in Hobart in July 2012. Fanny will be talking about her exciting science on viewing bioluminescence by lanternfish in the deep-sea.
We would like to thank all those that participated. The next Travel Award for April/May 2012 is now available on our website.
For more information or to stay informed of other upcoming promotions please ‘Like us” on Facebook or contact us
ATA Scientific Travel Award Winners – Feb 2012
This year, the decision for our Jan 2012 Travel Award winners was not an easy one with many great articles submitted. We would like to thank all those that participated. The next Travel Award for Feb/Mar 2012 is now open and available on our website. Please click here for further information.
Congratulations to our first prize winner Ms Celeste Donato, a PhD Scholar at Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, earning her degree from La Trobe University, under her supervisor A/Prof Carl Kirkwood. The Enteric Virus Research Group that Celeste is a member of investigates viral pathogens and their role in several gastrointestinal diseases important in children, including acute gastroenteritis and Crohn’s disease.
Excited to be awarded the prize, Celeste told ATA Scientific these funds will be used to assist her in attending the 11th International Symposium of double stranded RNA viruses to be held in November 2012.
The winning article submitted by Celeste was in response to our competition focused on an imaginary letter to the Minster for Science and is attached here.
Congratulations to our second prize winner Ivan Wong (PhD student, School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, The University of New South Wales; Supervisor Prof Brett Neilan ) Read article
For more information or to stay informed of other upcoming promotions please ‘Like us” on Facebook or contact us.
Celebrating the Malvern Mastersizer 3000 Australian Launch
Your invitation to learn about smarter particle sizing
The Australian launch of the new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 was recently hosted in Feb-Mar 2012. This 2 hour session presented the engineering and science behind this truly impressive technology. Participants in every session were given the opportunity to use the new instrument and also were entered into a draw for a celebratory hamper. For our winners please “like us” on Facebook or for more information on the upcoming NZ Launch in June 2012, please complete the registration form.
For your copy of the presentation slides please click here.
37th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function 2012
Click here to view video
ATA Scientific recently attended the Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function, 5-9th February 2012 where we gave away a free hamper prize. During the conference ATA Scientific hosted a Workshop : Multi-Parametric Surface Plasmon Resonance – The new generation of SPR. This MP-SPR instrument from BioNavis enables measurements on a number of samples, surfaces and conditions.
BioPhysChem 2011
A
TA Scientific exhibited at “BioPhyChem 2011″ held at the University of Wollongong from 3-6 December 2011.
We would like to congratulate Dr Ben Kent (Bragg Institute, ANSTO) for winning our Christmas Wine Hamper!
For more information on our latest new products or to stay informed of other upcoming promotions please ‘Like us” on Facebook or contact us.
ATA Scientific Travel Award Winners – Nov 2011
ATA Scientific Travel Award winner 2011 - Amelia Edington (PhD student, Pharmacology, Uni Sydney) with supervisors A/Prof Renae Ryan and Prof Robert Vandenberg
ATA Scientific would like to thank all those that participated in our recent Travel Award promotion held in October this year. Congratulations to our first prize winner Ms Amelia Edington, a PhD Pharmacology student earning her degree at the University of Sydney, under her supervisors A/Prof Renae Ryan and Prof Robert Vanderberg. Research in the Transporter Biology Group that Amelia is a member of, is focused on understanding the molecular basis for neurotransmitter transporter functions in the central nervous system and how this can be manipulated by endogenous regulators and pharmacological agents.
Excited to be awarded the prize, Amelia told ATA Scientific “It is fantastic to now have the opportunity to be able to attend a scientific meeting where I can present my research and meet other researchers in my field… Thank you so much”
The winning article submitted by Amelia was in response to our question “What I consider the most interesting or significant discovery/development during the 12 months in the field of science that I work” and is attached here.
In addition to our first prize winner, two runner up prizes were awarded. Congratulations to:
Jing Zhong LUK (PhD student, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland) Read article
Emma Rath (PhD Student, ANSTO National Deuteration Facility and University of Sydney, Faculty of Pharmacy) Read article
For more information or to stay informed of other upcoming promotions please ‘Like us” on Facebook or contact us.
NZ Institute of Chemistry conference 2011
ATA Scientific was a sponsor at the “NZ ICC 2011″ conference held at the University of Waikato, New Zealand from 27 Nov-1 Dec 2011. Thank you to those that met with us at booth #2 and discovered the new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 particle size analyser. If you would like further information please contact us.
SIA Laboratory Managers conference 2011
ATA Scientific recently showcased the new Malvern Mastersizer 3000 at the recent “SIA Laboratory managers conference 2011″ in Sydney (14-17 November 2011). If you would like further information we welcome you to contact us or visit our New Products page.
11th Young Investigators Symposium – Bosch Institute
ATA Scientific exhibited at the “11th Young Investigators Symposium” held at the University of Sydney on 1st December 2011.
Please contact us to discuss the latest new products and receive a free wall planner!
9th Australian Peptide conference
ATA Scientific was a sponsor at the ”9th Australian Peptide conference” held on Hamilton Island, from 16-20th October 2011. ATA Scientific also sponsored the Controlled Release Society (CRS) satellite that followed the peptide conference on the 21-22nd October 2011.
During the ‘Rapid Fire’ Student Poster presentation the two best posters were awarded a $1000 travel grant from ATA Scientific to attend the 2012 CRS Annual Meeting in Quebec City, Canada. Congratulations to our winners.
Peptide conference web site
Chemeca 2011
ATA Scientific sponsored the recent ”Chemeca 2011″ conference held at the Sydney Hilton on 18-21 September 2011. Contact us if you would like to discuss the latest new Mastersizer 3000 or visit our New Products page for more information.
Achieving reliable particle sizing – User Training Course
This one day course held on 6th July 2011 (Sydney Olympic Park Golf centre) and the 19th and 20th July (Treacy centre, Melbourne) was designed for users of Malvern laser diffraction particle size analysers. Topics covered helped users to understand how the instruments work, how to make reliable measurements and how to interpret data. Important maintenance and sampling procedures were also covered in the practicals.
Congratualtions to the following prize winners:
- Brinda Neravanda of Lipa Pharmaceuticals for winning a set of instrument windows ($320 value).
- Ruth Castell (Monash Uni) and Chris Sheedy (CSIRO) for winning two beautifully boxed, sumptuous blends of Australian wine.
For more information or to register your interest for future training, please contact us.
Melbourne Protein Group (MPG) Student Symposium
ATA Scientific was a sponsor for the MPG symposium 2011 held at the Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne, on the 14 July. If you would like to discuss the latest analytical technologies for protein studies please contact us.
MPG symposium web site
East Coast Protein Group (ECPG) meeting
ATA Scientific was a sponsor at the East Coast Protein Group meeting in Coffs Harbour, on 15-17 July 2011. If you would like to discuss the latest analytical technologies from JASCO in LC fluorescence detection please conatct us.
What’s new in lab instrumentation 2011
ATA Scientific was a sponsor for “What’s new in lab instrumentation 2011″ held at Macquarie University, 12-13 July 2011. We welcome you to contact us to discuss the latest new products.
RACI web site
36th Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function 2011
ATA Scientific was an exhibitor at the Lorne Conference on Protein Structure and Function, in Victoria. Featured products included Particle size measurement and advanced Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) solutions from Malvern Instruments. During the conference ATA Scientific hosted a Workshop : Protein Characterisation using Advanced Multi-Detection GPC/SEC. For copies of the presentation slides please contact us.
MOLECULES to NANOPARTICLES : Selecting the optimum characterisation technique for proteins and polymers
Click here to download a copy of the presentation slides
ATA Scientific together with Malvern Instruments presented as series of seminars in February 2011 that toured major cities around Australia and New Zealand. The presentation was intended to be a quick and convenient update on optimising characterisation techniques for proteins and polymers. It discussed dynamic and static light scattering, size exclusion chromatography and multi-detector SEC. An overview of the theories and technologies behind these measurements were explored and a number of application examples were presented.
 |
Contact us
Please note, information requests are only applicable to Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Postal Address
ATA Scientific
PO Box 2172
TAREN POINT
NSW 2229
AUSTRALIA
Delivery Address
ATA Scientific
Unit 8, 12-16 Mangrove Lane
Taren Point
NSW 2229
AUSTRALIA
Phone (02) 9541 3500
Fax (02) 9525 7166
Email enquiries@atascientific.com.au
You can read our Privacy Policy by clicking here.
Product Enquiry Form
