C-Trap in the North-East: Preliminary Showcase and Demonstrations

Friday 13 March 2026
Please register using this link.

Introduction:

Curious about single-molecule experiments? Welcome to our intro event at York for researchers across the North-East:

Aimed at both present and potential users of the LUMICKS C-Trap instrument, as well as smFRET and mass photometry.
Hear experiences of current users of the facility and exciting new applications.
See full demonstrations of how you can manipulate and detect individual biomolecules interacting in real time.

Join us to explore how to integrate these world-class single-molecule techniques into your research, including opportunities for user-access funding.

This event is free to register. Please sign up for the talks and demo slots using the form.

This event will take place within the Technology Facility at the University of York.

Programme (see form for more details):

10.00 - 10.30 - Registration Biology Reception & B/Q/014

10.30 - 12.30 - Intro / talks / Q&A B/Q/014

1.30 - 3.45 - C-Trap & Single Molecule Demonstrations (45 min each)

3.45 - 4.00 - Closing remarks

4.00 - Visit to local pub Deramore

Please contact btf-enquiries@york.ac.uk if you need further information.

How to get here

The University of York enjoys a splendid campus location just two miles from the centre of York itself. Getting to York is easy from anywhere in the world. There are excellent rail links which have a short travel time to international airports and we have easy to access major road networks.

The Biology Department is within Campus West at the University and maps and travel information can be found by visiting: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/maps/

Address: Department of Biology
Wentworth Way
University of York
York
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom