advanced imaging and microscopy techniques

*Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in air, for the characterization

of surface topographic properties.

*Spinning-disk confocal microscopy, for advanced

fluorescence investigations and the study of the distribution and

localization of fluorescent components.

*Fluorescence microscopy, in upright and/or inverted configurations,

to characterize interactions between surfaces and the biological environment.

*Holographic microscopy, for quantitative morphometric analysis,

providing information complementary to conventional

microscopy techniques.