Satellites

General

Gordon Research Conference on Vibrational Spectroscopy
August 1 - 6, 2010
University of New England (Biddeford, Maine)
The conference focuses on using vibrational spectroscopy to probe structure and dynamics of molecules in gases, liquids, and at interfaces. The conference explores the wide range of state-of-the-art techniques based on vibrational motion. These techniques span the fields of time-domain, high-resolution frequency-domain, spatially-resolved, nonlinear and multidimensional spectroscopies. The conference highlights the application of these techniques in chemistry, materials, biology, and medicine. The theory of molecular vibrational motion and its connection to spectroscopic signatures and chemical reaction dynamics is the third major theme of the meeting. The goal is to bring together a collection of researchers who share common interests and who will gain from discussing work at the forefront of several connected areas. The intent is to emphasize the insights and understanding that studies of vibrations provide about a variety of molecular systems ranging from small polyatomic molecules to large biomolecules and nanomaterials.
Chairs: Tim Lian, Emory University and Brooks Pate, University of Virginia

2^nd International Conference on Vibrational Optical Activity (VOA) and Bio-Medical Applications of Raman Spectroscopy
August 5 - 7, 2010
University at Albany, State University of New York (Albany, NY)
The Symposium format will be two 'separate' conferences, where some shared time will be devoted to overlap in the area of Biological Vibrational Optical Activity. The combined format will also share poster session and exhibit display. But each conference will have its own identity - The VOA conference will showcase the leading edge research and applications in the field of ROA and VCD, including experimental and theoretical advances. At the Biomedical conference, in addition to lectures given by Raman spectroscopists, leading medical doctors will give plenary lectures and facilitate panel discussions to identify the foremost problems in medicine for the next 15-20 years for which research in vibrational spectroscopy, Raman and infrared, can have a significant impact.
Chairs: Igor Lednev, University at Albany and Laurence Nafie, Syracuse University

Coherent Raman Microscopy Satellite Meeting
August 7, 2010
Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)
The field of Coherent Raman Microscopy has experienced an tremendous growth. An explosion in technological advances in laser and microscope development has spurred an ever growing arsenal of imaging applications in areas ranging from biomedicine to nanotechnology. What is next? Which enabling technologies will provide the next push in Coherent Raman imaging?
Which new applications are awaiting? This symposium brings together a group of leading experts in the field of nonlinear coherent microscopy and spectroscopy. Instead of presenting on research already completed, each speaker will reflect on what lies at the horizon and beyond. Through interactive discussions among the speakers, audience and industry representatives, this symposium seeks to paint a picture of future needs and breakthroughs.
Chair: Eric Potma, University of California, Irvine