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New Developments in NanotechnologyWS 2014/15

Stefan Diez, Cordula Reuther, Till Korten(TU Dresden, B CUBE)

IntroductionDresden, October 13th, 2014

BioNanoTools-GroupB CUBE, TU Dresden and MPI-CBG Dresden, Germany

Nils KrögerNils Kröger(Prof. (Prof.

Chemistry)Chemistry)

Yixin ZhangYixin Zhang(Junior (Junior Group)Group)

Stefan DiezStefan Diez(Prof. (Prof.

Biology)Biology)

Michael Michael SchlierfSchlierf

(Junior Group)(Junior Group)

N. N.N. N.(Junior (Junior Group)Group)

N. N.N. N.(Prof.(Prof.

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Learning from Nature Learning from Nature - “Bottom-up” Designs of Novel - “Bottom-up” Designs of Novel Functional MaterialsFunctional Materials

BioMimetic BioMimetic MaterialsMaterials

BioNano BioNano ToolsTools

BioProspectBioProspectinging

B CUBE: Three Dimensions of Molecular Bioengineering

www.bcube.de

BMBF-fundedBMBF-fundedZentrumZentrum

für Innovations-für Innovations-kompetenzkompetenz

(ZIK)(ZIK)

at the at the Technische Technische UniversitätUniversität

DresdenDresden

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B CUBE – Research Areas

YixinYixinZhangZhang

MichaMichaelel

SchlieSchlierfrf

StefanStefanDiezDiez

NilsNilsKrögeKröge

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• Understand DNA metabolism and replication on a molecular basis

• Development and application of single-molecule fluorescence techniques

• Understand the functioning principles of biomolecular motors

• Reconstitute cellular transport systems in an artificial environment

• Model system: species of diatoms

• Understand mechanisms of material biosynthesis and adhesion

Biomolecular transport systems in cell biology and nanotechnology

• Development of innovative technologies for high throughput drug discovery

• Increase specificity of compounds

Silica biomineralization

and underwater

adhesion

Structure and mechanisms of

single DNA molecules and

proteins

Chemical methods for biological and medical research and application

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Aim of the seminar series is to present a selection of technologies relevant to biological nanotechnologyConcept of seminar series

A. Eight external talks: Scientists from Dresden explain and discuss methods that they are experts in

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External Speakers

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External Speakers

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BIOTEC Forum 2014

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Aim of the seminar series is to present a selection of technologies relevant to biological nanotechnologyConcept of seminar series

A. Eight external talks: Scientists from Dresden explain and discuss methods that they are experts in

B. Presentations by students (3-4 students per session in January / February)

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Attendance is crucial to this seminar series

• Dates: Mondays 1pm – 2.30pm

• attendance will be recorded - Always sign up!

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Grades

• 35% of overall grade of the module “Elements of Nanobiotechnology”

• deliver oral presentation to the course

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Presentations

• Oral presentations of 10 to 15 min talk + discussion

• Topics: methods relevant to nanotechnology to be chosen from a list provided

PowerPoint presentation based on one topic (several relevant journal articles are provided)

or

Chalk talk based on one journal article

Material is provided by instructor about two weeks prior to presentation

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General schedule

• External speakers: 20th of October – 15th of December (8 sessions)

• BIOTEC Forum: 8th of December

• Presentations: 5th of January – 2nd of February

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PowerPoint presentations are supposed to convey a good idea what the presented method is (not) aboutContent of PowerPoint presentation

• Introduce / explain the method (incl. background, basis of method)

• Give examples of application of the method

• Critically discuss strengths and limitations of the technique

• Answer questions and lead discussion

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PowerPoint Presentations: Please consider some key points when preparing your presentation!

• Take care of presentation working before the start of the seminar (own computer -> check interplay between computer and projector; computer of instructor: provide and check file (.ppt, .pdf, .key)

• Hand in hardcopy of presentation before presenting

• Grades according to quality of the presentation based on evaluation sheet available online

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PowerPoint Presentations: Please consider some key points when preparing your presentation!

• Take care of presentation working before the start of the seminar (own computer -> check interplay between computer and projector; computer of instructor: provide and check file (.ppt, .pdf, .key)

• Hand in hardcopy of presentation before presenting

• Grades according to quality of the presentation (based on evaluation sheet)

Presenters are encouraged to obtain feedback about their slides from the

instructors prior to presenting.

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PowerPoint Presentations: Evaluation Criteria I/II

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PowerPoint Presentations: Evaluation Criteria II/II

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Chalk talks are supposed to convey a good idea what the presented article is about

Content of chalk talk

• What is the question the article tries to explain? Introduce / explain the background

• Briefly explain the method used

• Explain the results

• Discuss conclusions drawn from the results

• Answer questions and lead discussion

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Chalk talks: Please consider some key points when preparing your presentation!

• Chalk talks require MORE preparation than PowerPoint talks!

• Drawing while talking requires a lot of concentration:

• Make sure to be very familiar with the article

• Practice the talk at a blackboard

• Practice what to draw

• Check timing

• Hand in hardcopy of an outline of before presenting

• Grades according to quality of the presentation (based on evaluation sheet)

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Chalk talks: Please consider some key points when preparing your presentation!

• Chalk talks require MORE preparation than PowerPoint talks!

• Drawing while talking requires a lot of concentration:

• Make sure to be very familiar with the article

• Practice the talk at a blackboard

• Practice what to draw

• Check timing

• Hand in hardcopy of an outline of before presenting

• Grades according to quality of the presentation (based on evaluation sheet)

Presenters are encouraged to practice the talk with the instructors

prior to presenting.

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Chalk Talk: Evaluation Criteria I/II

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Chalk Talk: Talk Evaluation Criteria II/II

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Remaining for today

• How to give a good talk

• Scientific literature searches

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How to give a good talk

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Web of Science... allows forward an backward searches