Department of Optical and Biophysical Systems

A research team from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, led by Hana Lísalová from the Laboratory of Functional Biointerfaces (LFB) of the Division of Optics, has developed a new polymeric nanocoating. It effectively prevents the accumulation of proteins and bacteria on the surface of biomaterials while promoting desirable immune cell responses and supporting the growth of bone-forming cells. 

As the end of the year approaches, we at FZU have once again continued our tradition and decided to make the Christmas holidays more enjoyable for those who find themselves in difficult life situations. 

On 11 November, FZU hosted a conference on the creation of start-ups and spin-offs rooted in scientific research.

The team led by Hana Lísalová from the Optics Section of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with scientists from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University, used surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and a molecular probe to map hidden defects in polymer nanobrushes and demonstrated how these defects can be prevented in the future.

Tereza Roesel ze Sekce optiky získala druhé místo a Cenu diváků v národním kole prestižní soutěže Falling Walls Lab v Praze se svým projektem Breaking the Wall of Single-Molecule Detection („Prolomení bariéry detekce jednotlivých molekul“).

A recent study published in Advanced Science unveils a groundbreaking approach to designing responsive materials by manipulating atomic vibrations. 

A team led by Zdeněk Farka from Masaryk University in Brno, in collaboration with Hana Lísalová's team from the Division of Optics of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is looking for new ways to faster and more effective evaluation of the so-called phage therapies, which could offer an alternative to traditional antibiotics. 

The team led by Hana Lísalová from the Division of Optics of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences has designed and manufactured a microfluidic reactor using 3D printing. This innovation has sped up and simplified the preparation of polymer brushes, which form the basis of modern biosensors.

Scientists led by Hana Lísalová from the Division of Optics have made a significant step towards a breakthrough in the field of optical fibre sensors. 

A new study by scientists led by Oleg Lunov of the Division of Optics of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences sheds light on how a cell's shape and mechanics influence its absorption of drug carriers.