Structural Biology Platform
- A SPARK multiplate reader has been upgraded for studying intermolecular interactions via fluorescence emission. (Installed at CNR-IC, November 2023)
- Instrument for Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC) measurements has been upgraded. (Installed at CNR-IC, December 2023)
- A high-throughput crystallization robot has been acquired to automate protein crystallization, significantly enhancing the platform’s capabilities. (Purchased by Area Science Park and installed at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, January 2024)
- The addition of a mass photometric system allows for the precise determination of the mass of biomolecules and macromolecules. (Purchased by Area Science Park and installed at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, January 2024)
- A Microscale Thermophoresis System (MTS) has been introduced, providing detailed insights into protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions, further enriching the platform’s study capabilities. (Purchased by Area Science Park and installed at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, January 2024)
Advanced Microscopy Platform
- The integration of a portable FTIR-ATR system implements the platform’s capabilities into mid-infrared analysis, offering non-contact reflection analysis. (Purchased by Area Science Park and installed at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, February 2024)
- A portable deep-ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy instrument enables in-situ biological sample detection through resonant UV Raman spectroscopy, complementing the platform’s in-depth analysis tools. (Purchased by Area Science Park and installed at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, February 2024)
Mechanobiology Platform
- A high-resolution and fast-scanning Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) featuring video-rate imaging capability and rapid force spectroscopy enhances the platform’s capabilities. (Purchased by Area Science Park and installed at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, October 2023)
Multi-omics Platform
- A BRUKER ESI-MALDI TIMS TOF Mass Spectrometer is acquired to enhance platform’s mass spectrometry capabilities. (Purchased by University of Salerno, August 2023)
Bioelectronics Platform
- 5mm Smart Probe 400MHz (Bruker Iprobe)
- Dip Coater (Biolin Scientific)
- Upgrade Palm Sens Multistation
- Upgrade of MALDI
- Immunofluorescence Analyzer
Instruments have been purchased by University of Naples “Federico II”.