Neutron-based experiments and other scattering methods are playing an increasingly vital role in advancing human health. They reveal hydrogen-bond networks and the organization of surrounding water in complex molecular assemblies. They provide structural insights under true physiological conditions, and enable the production of radioisotopes for medical imaging and cancer therapy. Thus neutrons have become an indispensable tool for the investigation of functional biological systems.
A key strength of neutron techniques is in their ability to exploit selective deuteration, which allows for precise contrast matching of light elements in the sample. Additinally, they are inherently non-destructive.
Neutron and other scattering techniques offer unique opportunities to study materials for medical applications, unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying disease, and support the development of innovative drugs and therapeutic strategies.
The following sessions are planned to demonstrate how these techniques can be combined with each other to contribute to further advances in this research area.
- drug and vaccine delivery
- drug design
- bio-inspired materials
- modern diagnosis
- membrane biophysics
- investigation of the cause of diseases
- neutron therapy
- radioisotope production
The conference is aimed at both academia and industry.