Report on the 2nd Workshop on Fluorescence Chemosensors and Bioimaging, Dalian, China: one participant’s view

Abstract

I was invited to this Workshop, because I have published papers on the mechanisms of action of small molecule fluorescent probes used with living cells. The Workshop provided an opportunity to interact with some significant figures in the chemosensor and bioimaging field from across the planet; to spend time with a large, friendly and active group of local investigators and their graduate students; and to take a brief look at a vibrant modern city. Many scientific connections were made and collaborations planned for the Biological Stain Commission and for my own future work.

Key words::

• small molecule fluorescent probes

Acknowledgments

I thank the Organizing Committee of the Workshop, and in particular the Director of the State Key Laboratory, Dr. X. Peng, for inviting me to participate and for facilitating my travel and accommodation; the Biological Stain Commission for helping with expenses; and especially the graduate students present at the Workshop for their enthusiasm and hard work, and who also obtained a couple of the images illustrating this report.

Declaration of interest: The author reports no conflict of interest, and is alone responsible for the content and writing of the paper.