The Institut Pasteur (France-BioImaging Paris Centre Node) is organizing a seminar in collaboration with Exciting Instruments on September 21, 2026, in Paris. This event will be dedicated to single-molecule fluorescence methods and how they can complement structural biology and biophysics workflows.

Structural biology methods such as cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography provide powerful snapshots of biomolecular systems. This seminar will explore how smFRET and FCS can add a dynamic layer by revealing conformational changes, biomolecular interactions and heterogeneous populations directly in solution.

On the program

• 1:30 – 1:45 PM Welcome and Introduction – Dr. Patrick England & Dr. Audrey Salles
• 1:45 – 2:30 PM See your favorite biomolecules in action – Easy-to-use single-molecule fluorescence tools to observe biomolecular dynamics and interactions – Dr. Roman Renger (Exciting Instruments, Sheffield, United-Kingdom)
• 2:30 – 3:00 PM Peptides at the membrane interface: quantifying binding, understanding translocation – Dr. Alexandre Chenal (Institut Pasteur, Paris, France)
• 3:00 – 3:30 PM Coffee Break and discussions
• 3:30 – 4:00 PM Fantastic biomolecules and how to find them – Dr. Steven Quinn (University of York, United-Kingdom)
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM Q&A and closing remarks
• 4:30 – 6:00 PM One to one discussions between Exciting instrument scientists and researchers interested in testing single-molecule fluorescence on their biological system

As we have a limited number of seats, we encourage you to secure your place by registering below.

If you have any questions, you can contact Audrey Salles and Patrick England.

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