Short Description
The BioAFM is the Nanowizard 4XP atomic force microscope from Bruker. It is adapted for performing indentation tests on soft biological samples with high force resolution. It is operated by a user-friendly software that allows sample navigation through light microscopy images. It also additionally offers a software for data analysis.
Contact Person
Aleksandr Ovsianikov
Research Services
The device is available for use to any interested scientist. There is an option for assistance with data acquisition.
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
The device is used to obtain force maps of biological samples (mainly tissue sections), or to perform in depth quantitative imaging of specific regions of interest. The mechanical measurements are directly overlaid with the optical images taken with the bright field microscope.