Abstract:
The double nanohole optical trap uses light to grab hold of single proteins in solution. This technique provides label-free approaches to studying protein dynamics and interactions. It is a free-solution technique, without the need for tethering that can introduce steric hindrance and block potential binding sites. In this talk, I will overview our work on protein trapping, protein-protein interactions, protein folding and recent developments in this area.
Bio:
Reuven Gordon received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Cambridge. In 2002, he joined the University of Victoria, where he currently holds a Canada Research Chair in Nanoplasmonics and an Associate Professor position in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In 2009, Dr. Gordon was a visiting Professor at the Institute for Photonic Sciences (ICFO, Barcelona, Spain). He has received a Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance Award (2001), an Accelerate BC Industry Impact Award (2007), an AGAUR Visiting Professor Fellowship (2009), and the Craigdarroch Silver Medal for Research Excellence (2011).Dr. Gordon has authored and co-authored over 100 journal papers (including 6 invited contributions), two magazine contributions and he has co-authored three book chapters. He is co-inventor for two patents and four patent applications (in review). Dr. Gordon is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Professional Engineer of BC.