From 26 to 28 May 2025, early-stage researchers (ESRs) involved in the STRIKE project participated in the Summer School entitled Magnetic Nanocarriers - Synthesis, Functionalisation, and Biomedical Applications, hosted at the Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Palacký University Olomouc.
The event offered ESRs an intensive programme focused on the synthesis, functionalisation, and characterisation of magnetic nanomaterials and carbon-based nanomaterials, including their derivatives. Particular emphasis was placed on advanced characterisation techniques, such as Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and a range of molecular spectroscopy methods. These included Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), Tip-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (TERS), and Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Spectroscopy (CARS).
The Summer School also explored the translational potential of magnetic nanomaterials, especially within biomedical contexts. Discussions highlighted the critical role of toxicological assessment in the development of nanocarrier systems intended for clinical applications.
In addition to the lecture series and project progress presentations, participants had the opportunity to observe several of the state-of-the-art techniques in practice during a half-day visit to the Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine.
