Sentences with phrase «techniques for characterization»

I have been working in the field of glaucoma research, on pathophysiology and diagnostics, for the past 18 years, and have become increasingly interested in the use of advanced imaging techniques for characterization of glaucomatous changes within the retina and optic nerve head.

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«Given that phenotypic heterogeneity within a bacterial population can increase its advantage of survival under stress conditions such as antibiotic treatment, this new technique is quite promising for future treatment of bacterial pathogens, as it enables de novo detection and characterization of epigenetic heterogeneity in a bacterial population.»

The technique may have applications ranging from the detection of bio-magnetic fields, and characterization of micro-electronics, to searches for extra-terrestrial civilizations.

LC / MS is an important technique for complex sample analysis, especially final synthetic route steps, registration vial characterization, and publication - quality data, while offering a level of high purification certainty.

The technique is extremely powerful for nanomaterials characterization, but if used conventionally, it does not allow for active material manipulation inside the microscope.

Engineers in the Coordinated Robotics Lab at the University of California, San Diego, have developed new image processing techniques for rapid exploration and characterization of structural fires by small Segway - like robotic vehicles.

Techniques have been developed over the last decade to allow for «epigenomics,» the genome - wide characterization of methylation patterns.

In addition, she is working on the development of new observational techniques for the detection and characterization of the atmospheres of Earth - like planets to be discovered by the upcoming NASA TESS mission.

The technique of leveraging the physical properties of nearby «proxy» stars allows for an independent check on stellar characterization via the traditional measurements with stellar spectra and evolutionary models.

Marko Storch (Howard, MPG)-- «Characterization of microtubule stability regulating kinesins in vitro and introduction of a high throughput technique for studying kinesins on the single molecule level» (2012)

The techniques we are developing for the brown dwarf characterization will, in the near future, be also used for mapping directly imaged exoplanets.

This technique allows for the characterization of biological materials along such physical properties as stiffness, adhesion, and even its Young's modulus with sub-nN level precision.

However, many assays for immune cells are limited to snapshot - in - time techniques which focus on the characterization of the cells, rather than the pathways involved in reaching that endpoint.

This profusely illustrated text on Transmission Electron Microscopy provides the necessary instructions for successful hands - on application of this versatile materials characterization technique.

Follow - up observations of planetary candidates identified by detection of transit - like events are needed both for identification of astrophysical phenomena that mimic planetary transits and for characterization of the... ▽ More The Kepler Mission was launched on March 6, 2009 to perform a photometric survey of more than 100,000 dwarf stars to search for terrestrial - size planets with the transit technique.

State of the art materials characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, micro-Raman) are available for quality control.

To study magnetism in bacteria, she applied off - axis electron holography, a specialized technique that is used for the characterization of magnetic nanostructures in the transmission electron microscope, in combination with the liquid cell.

Featuring lectures by speakers from the University of Minnesota, UNC, Duke, NCSU and Wake Forest University, the symposium is open to the entire scientific community and a broad spectrum of topics will be covered including the Brain Connectome project, the effect of music on brain function, novel MR and OCT imaging techniques for the lungs, and advanced ultrasound methodologies for tissue characterization.

The former music video director has always seemed to have a flair for visual aesthetics but had appeared more concerned with the technique of his action pieces than in developing strong characterizations, and working with very little in the way of quality writing, he made pretty pictures that failed to really inspire since we didn't care for the characters enough.

It is suggested that use of machine vision technique of viewing colour spectra of climatic images, is to be of use in establishing knowledge bases for algorithmic construction towards metabolic characterization at increased resolution within broadly characterized areas.

This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing Branding Publishing Self - publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an author?

This technique incorporates the field characterization of critical parameters, (thresholds of operation) for indoor environment, thermal comfort, air delivery and distribution systems as well as their interaction with the building envelope.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Biomedical and biotechnology engineer with background in design of biomaterials, biosensors, drug delivery devices, microfrabrication, and tissue engineering Working knowledge of direct cell writing and rapid prototyping Experience fabricating nanocomposite hydrogel scaffolds Proficient in material analysis, mechanical, biochemical, and morphological testing of synthetic and biological materials Extensive experience in bio-imaging processes and procedures Specialized in mammalian, microbial, and viral cell culture Working knowledge of lab techniques and instruments including electrophoresis, chromatography, microscopy, spectroscopy, PCR, Flow cytometery, protein assay, DNA isolation techniques, polymer synthesis and characterization, and synthetic fiber production Developed strong knowledge of FDA, GLP, GMP, GCP, and GDP regulatory requirements Created biocompatible photocurable hydrogels for cell immobilization Formulated cell friendly prepolymer formulation Performed surface modification of nano - particle fillers to enhance their biocompatibility Evaluated cell and biomaterial interaction, cell growth, and proliferation Designed bench - top experiments and protocols to simulate in vivo situations Designed hydrogel based microfluidic prototypes for cell entrapment and cell culture utilizing computer - aided robotic dispenser Determined various mechanical, morphological, and transport properties of photocured hydrogels using Instron, FTIR, EDX, X-ray diffraction, DSC, TGA, and DMA Assessed biocompatibility of hydrogels and physiology of entrapped cells Evaluated intracellular and extracellular reactions of entrapped cells on spatial and temporal scales using optical, confocal, fluorescence, atomic force, and scanning electron microscopies Designed various biochemical assays Developed thermosensitive PET membranes for transdermal drug delivery application using Gamma radiation induced graft co-polymerization of N - isopropyl acylamide and Acrylic acid Characterized grafted co-polymer using various polymer characterization techniques Manipulated lower critical solution temperature of grafted thermosensitive co-polymer Loaded antibiotic on grafted co-polymer and determined drug release profile with temperature Determined biomechanical and biochemical properties of biological gels isolated from marine organisms Analyzed morphological and mechanical properties of metal coated yarns using SEM and Instron Performed analytical work on pharmaceutical formulations using gas and high performance liquid chromatography Performed market research and analysis for medical textile company Developed and implement comprehensive marketing and sales campaign