28 Sep WORKSHOP | Innovations in multimodal submicron IR- and Raman imaging
Groot-Ammers | September 28th, 2026
Join Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp and the National Synchrotron Radiation Centre Krakow SOLARIS for a full-day workshop showcasing the latest advances in multimodal submicron IR, Raman, and fluorescence imaging. The program features expert presentations, live demonstrations of O-PTIR technology, an interactive poster session, and networking with researchers across a wide range of applications. Attendees also have the opportunity to bring their own samples for optional measurement sessions following the workshop.
DATE & TIME
When: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Time: 09:00 – 18:00 (CET)
Location: Jagiellonian Centre of Innovation and SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre, Poland
Agenda highlights:
- Introduction to O-PTIR – Simultaneous submicron IR, Raman, and fluorescence microscopy and latest technological advancements
- Presentations from experts – Learn about the latest research employing O-PTIR spectroscopy
- Live demonstration – Experience the new mIRage-HSi platform
- Interactive poster session – Present your own research and exchange ideas with experts and fellow participants
Speakers:
- Oxana Klementieva (Lund University, Sweden): Structural Diversity of Amyloid Aggregates Across Mouse Models and Human Brain Tissue Revealed by Vibrational Imaging
- Faustyna Pachacz (Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland): O-PTIR analysis of nanoplastics uptake in living human cells
- Katarzyna Pogoda (Institute of Nuclear Physics PAN, Kraków, Poland): Plastic Inside: Chemical Fingerprinting of Nanoplastics in Human Cells
- Dominika Pawcenis, Judyta Bąk (Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland): Precolumbian tattoos in the view of infrared spectroscopy
- Karolina Kadela (CIRI beamline, SOLARIS National Synchrotron Radiation Centre; Łukasiewicz – Krakow Institute of Technology, Krakow, Poland): Enhanced O-PTIR sensitivity and submicron characterisation of thermosensitive materials at sub-zero temperatures
- Miriam Unger, Carolin Borbeck (Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp GmbH): Introductions to O-PTIR, its applications, latest advancements, and live demonstration of the mIRage-HSi system
Bring your samples!
We are offering optional sample measurement days on October 14th and 15th, 2026. If you’d like to have your samples analyzed, indicate your interest during registration. Please note that advance notice is mandatory for organizational purposes. Please download and fill out the sample description form here and send the filled form to us by 15 September 2026 (contact: Dr. Carolin Borbeck, carolin@photothermal.com).
Poster presentation opportunity:
We encourage participants to present their research during the interactive poster session. If you would like to contribute a poster, please indicate this during registration and send us your poster title by 6 October 2026 (contact: Dr. Carolin Borbeck, carolin@photothermal.com).
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