A huge congratulations to our poster prize winners at the 3rd LUCES Global Action Meeting! We are thrilled to recognize Gemma Aragay from ICIQ (Spain) and Caoimhe Venning from Queen’s University Belfast for their outstanding presentations. @costprogramme.bsky.social

The scientific sessions of the 3rd LUCES Global Action Meeting have officially come to a close in Athens!
It has been an incredible day of discovery!
A huge thank you to all our speakers and poster presenters for sharing such high-caliber research. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Next to the podium is G Pereira
She is presenting her research on Hydrophilic Silver Chalcogenides Quantum Dots as Amplifiers for SEIRA Detection. This talk dives into the world of quantum dots and their role in enhancing surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Next speaker is V. Sindelar
He is presenting his work on Bambusuril-based materials for anion extraction from water. We are diving into the world of macrocyclic chemistry to address critical environmental challenges. Another exciting step forward for environmental security@costprogramme.bsky.social

The next speaker taking the stage in Athens is F. Bouanis! She is presenting her research on Highly Sensitive Room-temperature NH3 Gas Sensors Based on Mxene. This work highlights the potential for developing the next generation of environmental and industrial sensors! @costprogramme.bsky.social

Now taking the stage for the Flash presentations!
We are hearing rapid-fire research highlights from:
Erika Sousa
Mustafa Tabakci
Mohammad Uddin
Caoimhe Venning
These high-energy sessions are a fantastic way to see the sheer breadth of innovation within the LUCES network. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Next up is H. Valkenier! She is presenting her fantastic research on Anion transport studies of macrocyclic anion receptors using emissive probes. We are continuing our exploration of supramolecular chemistry in Athens, focusing on the fascinating world of macrocycles. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Next is M. Retout! He is sharing his work on Enzyme-Responsive Supramolecular Nanostructures for Real-Time Enzymatic Activity Monitoring. He highlights the power of supramolecular chemistry in creating smart materials that can respond to biological processes. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Next up at the podium is Frank Güell! He is presenting his research on NO2 gas chemosensors based on nanomaterials. Under the chairing of A. Dalla Cort, we are moving into environmental sensing and how nanomaterials are pushing the boundaries of gas detection. @costprogramme.bsky.social

The next speaker taking the stage is Mercedes Novo.
She is presenting: Label-Free Luminescent Detection of Early Amyloid-beta Aggregates via Aggregation-Induced Visible Emission. This talk explores a critical area of biosensing, focusing on aggregation-induced emission. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Now at the podium in Athens is Jose Ruiz!
He is presenting his latest research on the Soft Confinement as a Design Principle on Photoactive Systems. This talk is a fascinating look at how supramolecular design can be applied to light-induced biological responses. @costprogramme.bsky.social

We are moving right along in Athens with our second presentation of the morning! Akos Juhasz is currently at the podium discussing:
Electrospinning and Bioprinting of Self-Assembling Peptides: Advantages and Limitations for Biosensing-Oriented Fabrication. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Our first speaker today is S. Kirin, presenting his work on the Synthesis and characterization of helically chiral transition metal complexes.
Under the chairing of Stefan Kubik, we're diving straight back into the world of supramolecular chemistry and innovative sensing. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Day 2 of the 3rd LUCES GAM is officially underway in Athens! It is packed with cutting-edge research on supramolecular systems and luminescent sensors. We are starting the morning with sessions on helically chiral complexes and self-assembling peptides. @costprogramme.bsky.social

The level of science shared today in Athens has been truly outstanding.
Thank you for contributing to such a vibrant exchange of ideas. We are looking forward to another day of innovation tomorrow!

😀What a successful first full day at the 3rd LUCES GAM
Huge congratulations to all of today's speakers for their insightful and inspiring presentations. From DNA sensing and lanthanide receptors to porous polymers and DNA-silver nanoclusters👏

The final speaker for Monday's sessions is P Shah.
He is currently presenting on Dynamic DNA-Silver Nanocluster Interactions for Responsive Biosensing and Imaging.This presentation brings the first full day of talks to a close. After this, we conclude our formal sessions!
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Next on the stage is C. Farcau. He is currently presenting on Self-Assembled Plasmonic Nanostructured Platforms for Enhanced Fluorescence-Based Sensing Applications. His talk explores how nanostructured surfaces can boost signal in fluorescence-based detection methods. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Continuing the session, the next speaker is A. Papageorgiou. She is presenting her work on Self-assembled coordination networks with programmable regular and vitreous structure. Her talk explores the fascinating structural possibilities of coordination networks and how they can be programmed.

We are beginning the final session of the day, now chaired. The speaker is V. Corvaglia. She is currently presenting on Synergistic Peptide-PNA Nanomaterials as Bioinspired Scaffolds for Programmable Nucleic Acid Sensing. This kicks off our late afternoon block. @costprogramme.bsky.social

The final speaker for this block before the coffee break is A. Barba-Bon. She is presenting on Membrane Transport Assays with Amphiphilic and Superchaotropic Carriers for Chemosensing. This talk concludes the current session. The meeting will now move into a coffee break! @costprogramme.bsky.social

The next on the schedule is A. Omira.
His presentation is titled Python-Based Fitting Application for Luminescence Assay Data. He is discussing how software tools and programming can streamline the analysis of complex luminescence data, which is a vital part of lab work. @costprogramme.bsky.social

The next speaker is J.C. Perez-Sanchez. His talk is titled When Aurophilic Contacts Rearrange: Mechano- and Thermochromic Au(I)-Ethynyl Complexes. He is delving into how gold-gold interactions can lead to fascinating color changes in response to mechanical stress. @costprogramme.bsky.social

After the lunch break and the Joint WGs meeting, we are starting the afternoon session chaired by K. Bartik. The next speaker is Berta Gomez-Lor. She is presenting on Truxene-Based Porous Polymers: A Luminescent Platform for Environmental Sensing. It is great to be back! @costprogramme.bsky.social

The next speaker taking the floor is I. Grabowska.
She is presenting her research on Carbon Paste Electrode Modified with Liposomes Carrying a Ferrocene-Labeled Aptamer as an Ultrasensitive Platform. Then, we will move into the "Flashes" session before the lunch break. @costprogramme.bsky.social

Our next speaker is O. Saglam. She is presenting her work on Upconversion-Based Optical Thermometry in Yb3+/Ho3+ Doped Layered Perovskites and Their Two-Dimensional Nanosheets. She highlights some precise applications of luminescent materials in temperature sensing. @costprogramme.bsky.social

After a coffee break, we are back for the second session of the day, now chaired by Andrea Pinto.
The fifth speaker is Evgeny Kataev. He is presenting on Naphthalimide-based fluorescent dyes: from humidity sensing to graphene patterning and detection of phospholipids. @costprogramme.bsky.social

The fourth speaker of the morning is W Nau.
His presentation is titled Dynamically Fluorescent Macrocyclic Chemosensing. Very interesting results! This session concludes the first block of talks before the coffee break. It has been a great start to the day here in Athens! @costprogramme.bsky.social

Next speaker is S. Butler. His talk, Luminescent Lanthanide Receptors Targeting Biological Phosphates for Bioassays and Imaging, is taking place. He is exploring the design of highly sensitive receptors for biological imaging, keeping the momentum going here in Athens! @costprogramme.bsky.social

The 2nd speaker is G. Moreno-Alcantar.
His presentation, Au(III) porphyrin metallacages from G-quadruplex recognition to sensing opportunities, is currently underway. A fascinating look at the intersection of supramolecular chemistry and biological recognition! @costprogramme.bsky.social