Some activity announc.--- molec. sys/engr and neurocomp/complex sys.
MARTIN DUDZIAK
MDUDZIAK at Gems.VCU.EDU
Mon Oct 3 19:00:00 EDT 1994
From: Dr. M. Dudziak, Biomedical Engineering Dept.,
Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
Four announcements from the Biomedical Engineering Program
at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
1) Introductory Workshop on Scanning Probe Microscopy
Nov. 18, 1994 (full-day)
2) Public presentation and forum on issues of neuroscience,
nanosystems (molecular engineering), and biotechnology
Nov. 17, 1994 (PM)
3,4) General information about research, services and educational
(graduate-level) programs at MS and PhD level in
molecular systems/engineering and in
dynamical systems modeling and neurocomputing
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INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPY
For BIOLOGICAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCES
Friday, November 18, 1994
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
McGuire Hall
VCU Medical College of Virginia
12th and Clay Sts.
Richmond, VA
Sponsored By
Biomedical Engineering Program
Virginia Commonwealth University
An introduction to the field of nanotechnology
will be provided with a focus on the uses of
scanning probe microscopy for research and
engineering applications in the biological and
material sciences. Speakers from VCU and other
institutions including the manufacturer of the
Nanoscope-III Multi-mode Atomic Force
Microscope and Scanning Tunneling Microscope
will present information on the capabilities,
experiences, and recent discoveries using this
technology.
A perspective on engineering applications of
nanotechnology and prospects for federal
scientific research and funding within the
nanosystems field will be given.
Hands-on observation and experience with the
Nanoscope-III will be provided. Attendees are
welcome to discuss in advance the feasibility of
bringing a sample to the workshop for scanning.
Friday, Nov. 18 :
8:00 AM: Invited talks and discussions
Location: McGuire Hall 118
12:15 PM: Lunch
Location: McGuire Hall 118
2:30 PM: Demonstration and hands-on sample
processing
Location: McGuire Annex 124
For further information contact:
Dr. Martin Dudziak, (804) 828-2905,
mdudziak at gems.vcu.edu
Ms. Elizabeth Faircloth, (804) 828-2591,
efaircloth at gems.vcu.edu
Workshop Presentations:
Chairperson:
Dr. Richard Freer, Chairman of Biomedical
Engineering Dept., VCU, and
CEO of Commonwealth Biotechnologies,
Inc., Virginia Biotechnology Research Park
8:15 Dr. Richard Freer
Nanotechnology and Complex Systems in 21st
Century Medicine:
Integration of Academic and Private
Sector Biotechnology Research
8:40 Dr. Martin Dudziak, Biomedical
Engineering and Physics, VCU
Overview of the Molecular Systems and
Engineering Lab and work in progress:
Quantum Neurodynamics and the
Application of AFM to Neuronal Imaging
9:00 Dr. Yale Strausser, Digital Instruments, Inc.
Introduction to SPM and the Nanoscope-III:
Advances in Biological and Fluid Imaging
10:00 Break / Coffee and Tea
10:15 Dr. Carol R. Kalil, NASA Langley
Research Center
Surface Analysis of High Performance
Materials using STM and AFM
10:45 Dr. Zhifeng Shao, Dept. of Physiology,
University of Virginia
Instrumentation Development with AFM and
Applications to the Study of Membrane Proteins
11:15 Dr. John Cooper, Depts. of Chemistry and
Biochemistry, Old Dominion University
Scanning Tunneling Microscopy of Novel
Electrical Materials
11:45 Mr. Dirk Bosbach, Dept. of Geology,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Applications of SPM in Geochemistry and
Environmental Research
12:15 Lunch (Catered)
1:30 Dr. Jan Hoh, Dept. of Physiology, Johns
Hopkins University
Exploring the Local Properties of Biological
Surfaces
2:00 Dr. Peter Moon, School of Dentistry and
Biomedical Engineering, VCU
Characterizations of Dentin Structure and
Comparisons with Modeling and Electron Microscopy
2:30 Demonstrations and Hands-On Imaging
with Multi-Mode Atomic Force Microscope
(There may be one or two additional speakers)
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BUILDING BRAINS:
NEW SCIENCE, NEW BUSINESS
Thursday, November 17, 1994
7:00 PM
Sanger Hall 1044
VCU Medical College of Virginia
12th and Marshall Streets
Richmond, VA
A Public Seminar and Forum on how advances in
the fields of molecular engineering and
nanotechnology, combined with new
understandings of the brain and perception, affect
the future of medicine, biotechnology, and the
economic growth they create.
Guest Lecture:
Prof. Karl Pribram, pre-eminent
neuroscientist, professor emeritus of neuroscience
(Stanford University) and Director of the Center
for Brain Research and Information Sciences
(Radford University) will speak on:
Brain Dynamics, the Holonomic Model, and the
Emergence of Consciousness
Other invited speakers and discussion leaders
include:
Dr.Paul Werbos, Program Director for
Neuro-Engineering, National Science Foundation
Dr. Werbos has been active in the
development of neural networks for process
control and engineering systems as well as
in mathematical physics and dynamical
systems.
Dr. Yale Strausser, Senior Scientist, Digital Instruments, Inc.
Dr. Strausser is a principal developer of the
Nanoscope architecture and the specialized
microscopy tools used in the
semiconductor, metallurgical, and chemical
industries.
Dr. Bijan Rao, Dept. of Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Rao has been involved in ground-
breaking research in the area of atomic
clusters and nanostructured materials, with
applications to biomedicine, chemistry, and
electronics.
Some of the topics and questions that will be
addressed during the meeting:
What is the new understanding and paradigm
emerging through diverse fields of computing,
physics, neuroscience, and engineering?
What are some of the advances in molecular
engineering and nanotechnology and how do
these fit with activities in biotech research and
development?
How may the ability to build molecular-scale
machines and computers affect medicine and
health in the 21st Century?
How can new models of brain function and
information processing affect the way we think,
act, and respond to long-term illnesses and to
individual differences?
How will these developments be relevant and
important to the people and economy of
Richmond and Virginia and the focus upon
developing Richmond as a biotechnology
center?
The meeting is intended to be a presentation of
ideas and information and an open discussion
among participants. It is open to all members of
the public and is particularly geared toward
members of the greater Richmond civic,
corporate, and educational communities.
The seminar is sponsored by the Biomedical
Engineering Program at Virginia Commonwealth University.
For further information contact:
Dr. M. Dudziak
McGuire Hall 126
(804) 828-2905, (804) 828-2594
FAX (804) 828-4454
mdudziak at gems.vcu.edu
Ms. E. Faircloth
Biomed Engineering
(804) 828-2591
FAX (804) 828-4454
efaircloth at gems.vcu.edu
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MOLECULAR SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Services, Training, and Consulting Provided for:
Structural Biology Imaging and Engineering (submicron and nanometer level)
Surface Imaging and Measurement (molecular and atomic resolution)
Micro- and Nanoscale Lithography, Assembly,
and Real-Time 3D Modeling
Micromachine Design, Simulation, and Testing
Uses of Scanning Probe Microscope, Confocal Microscope,
Image Processing Tools for Materials Sciences and
Biomedical Applications
Contractual Imaging and Surface Manipulation is available for departments and labs within VCU
and for companies outside the university
Resources include:
Digital Instruments Nanoscope-III with Multi-Modal Atomic Force Microscope
and Scanning Tunneling Microscope
Silicon Graphics Indigo workstations with 3D-graphics
Multi-processor (parallel computer) workstations and embedded systems
Image processing and pattern recognition software and hardware
Access to Confocal Microscope, Bioscope AFM, and Vacuum-Based AFM
The laboratory is an integrated component of the
Biomedical Engineering Program and is located
on the MCV Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University
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The areas of research in this lab are components of the
Master's and Doctoral programs in Biomedical Engineering at VCU
and both core and elective courses cover topics in these areas.
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Open House hours for visits and discussions every
Tuesday 4 - 6 PM by appointment, please.
Dr. M. Dudziak, Director McGuire Hall 126
(804) 828-2905, (804) 828-2594 FAX (804) 828-4454
mdudziak at gems.vcu.edu
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COMPLEX DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS AND NEUROCOMPUTING FACILITY
Services, Training, and Consulting Provided for:
Pattern Classification, Recognition, and
Forecasting using:
Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, and Fuzzy Logic
for:
Medical, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and
Financial Applications
Diagnostic Tools for Clinical
Neuroscience, Cardiology, Related Fields
Modeling of Non-Linear and Chaotic Systems
Advanced Medical and Image Processing Techniques
Multi-Processor (parallel) Programming and Modeling
Multi-media Database Design and Implementation
Contractual Arrangements are available for
departments and labs within VCU and for
companies outside the university
Resources include:
Silicon Graphics Indigo workstations
with 3D-graphics
Multi-processor (parallel computer)
workstations and embedded systems
Image processing and pattern recognition
software and hardware
Access to Massively-Parallel
Supercomputer Resources and Software Tools
Digital Instruments Nanoscope-III with
Multi-Modal Atomic Force Microscope and
Scanning Tunneling Microscope
The laboratory is an integrated component of the
Biomedical Engineering Program and is located
on the MCV Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University
***********
The areas of research in this lab are components of the Master's
and Doctoral programs in Biomedical Engineering at VCU and both
core and elective courses cover topics in these areas.
***********
Open House hours for visits and discussions
every Tuesday 4 - 6 PM by appointment, please.
Dr. M. Dudziak, Director
McGuire Hall 126
(804) 828-2905, (804) 828-2594
FAX (804) 828-4454
mdudziak at gems.vcu.edu
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education in the biomedical and life sciences may be obtained by
accessing the VCU Mosaic/Web servers. The VCU home page is at
http://cabell.vcu.edu/vcu/vcu.html
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