The Nanoscale Function Group, University College Dublin, and Asylum Research are pleased to sponsor the 2008 AFM Forum and Workshop.The Forum is organized for scientists to share and exchange their cutting-edge research being carried out in both materials and life sciences.The instrument workshops are designed so attendees can “ask an expert” and receive tips and tricks while receiving instruction on the AFM.The Forum is an ideal venue for novice and veteran AFM researchers as well as those looking to enter the field.

Venue

Program

Registration

Equipment Workshop

Getting There

Accommodation

Image Contest

Contact

Sponsors

Venue

The Forum will be held 20-21 November 2008 at University College Dublin, Ireland in the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research.

Program

See the final program for a complete listing of lectures, posters and conference schedule, or download the PDF.

Thursday, November 20
• Registration
• Materials Science Lectures
• Life Science Instrument Workshop
• Poster Session and Reception

Friday, November 21
• Life Science Lectures
• Materials Instrument Workshop

Call For Abstracts

The call for abstracts is now closed. If you would like to participate in the poster session, please email Terry Mehr.

Equipment Workshop

Applications Scientists will instruct small groups of three researchers on a specific
AFM topic. Instruction will be carried out on the MFP-3D™ AFM. Attendees may sign up
for two workshop topics. Registrants may now sign up for their workshop sessions.

Registration

The conference fee covers all lunches, coffee breaks, the reception, and workshop participation. Registration fees may be paid by credit card or purchase order. Pre-registration will end Nov. 12. Register now.

Preg-registration before Nov.12:
• €200 faculty/industry/post doc
• €100 students

After Nov.12 and on-site registration:
• €250 faculty/industry/post doc
• €150 students

Note that attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

Getting There

The Forum will be held at University College Dublin, Ireland in the Conway Institute of Biomolecular and Biomedical Research.

UCD Map

Air
Dublin airport is about a 30 minute drive to UCD. Aircoach operates a service from Dublin Airport to Leopardstown / Sandyford / Stillorgan which passes UCD. Further details are available at Aircoach.

Train
Dublin is served by two main railway stations: Connolly Station and Heuston Stations. It is a short walk from Connolly Station to O’Connell Street, where the Dublin Bus numbers 3, 10 and 11B can be boarded for UCD. There are frequent connecting services from Heuston Station to the city centre. For further information please visit Iarnróad Eireann (Irish Rail).

Bus
Dublin Bus
Dublin Bus numbers 3, 10, 11B, and the 17 all provide direct services to the Belfield campus. The numbers 3, 10 and 11B can be boarded at O’Connell Street. Bus 46A may be taken from the city centre. 46A stop is located across the Stillorgan Road, in front of the Montrose Hotel. For timetable information please visit Dublin Bus and search for “University College Dublin”.

Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann operates two free daily shuttle services from UCD, Belfield Campus to Busáras (Central Bus Station, Dublin). For further information please visit Bus Éireann.

Accommodation

Registrants are responsible for their own accommodation and transport. A block of rooms have been set aside at the Montrose Hotel, located within walking distance to UCD.

Montrose Hotel
Stillorgan Rd.
Dublin 4 Ireland
+353 (0) 1 2693311- T
+353 (0) 1 2693376- F
info@montrose.ie
www.montrose.ie

Conference rate is 99€ per night. Rooms can also be booked through Roomex.

Download a PDF of the Montrose Hotel brochure.

Enter the Image Contest

Enter your best AFM image in the Forum image contest. Prizes, including an iPod Nano, will be awarded for the best images that represent innovative science and have the “cool” factor. Details and submission form can be found at the conference website. Please send your images by Saturday, November 15.

Contact

For additional information about the AFM Forum, you may contact:

Sponsors

Nanoscale Function Group