Objective The cell membrane is the biological platform for many vital processes such as photosynthesis, cell-cell contact, biomolecular recognition, endocytosis and ion transport. Artificial phospholipid membranes play an important role in unravelling the physical and chemical characteristics of membranes and their microscopic role in membrane function. On the other hand a manifold of novel hybrid nanosystems consisting of different nano-objects and exhibiting specific physical and chemical functions have been developed. This proposal aims at incorporating hybrid nanoparticle systems with specific optical functions into artificial and cell membranes in order to build up a nanophotonic toolbox for nanoscopic optical manipulators, local spectroscopic studies and the combination of both. This nanophotonic toolbox for membranes will open up novel strategies for the optical control of membrane function, the controlled optothermal release and lateral guiding as well as the local spectroscopy and analysis of biomolecules. The planned toolbox also contains new optical concepts for transfection and drug delivery. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsengineering and technologynanotechnologynanophotonicsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesbotanynatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopy Programme(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Topic(s) ERC-AG-PE4 - ERC Advanced Grant - Physical and Analytical Chemical sciences Call for proposal ERC-2010-AdG_20100224 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme ERC-AG - ERC Advanced Grant Host institution LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN EU contribution € 2 368 320,00 Address GESCHWISTER SCHOLL PLATZ 1 80539 Muenchen Germany See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Principal investigator Jochen Feldmann (Prof.) Administrative Contact Monika Bernhardt (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Beneficiaries (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all LUDWIG-MAXIMILIANS-UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN Germany EU contribution € 2 368 320,00 Address GESCHWISTER SCHOLL PLATZ 1 80539 Muenchen See on map Region Bayern Oberbayern München, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Principal investigator Jochen Feldmann (Prof.) Administrative Contact Monika Bernhardt (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data
