{"id":1084,"date":"2026-03-29T23:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T21:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2026-03-29T23:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T21:31:03","slug":"emilia-explores-methods-to-study-metals-in-chemistry-and-biology-at-the-4th-french-bic-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/?p=1084","title":{"rendered":"Emilia explores methods to study metals in chemistry and biology at the 4th French BIC School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 4th-8<sup>th<\/sup> of November 2024 Emilia participated in the <a href=\"http:\/\/frenchbic.cnrs.fr\/2023\/10\/23\/4th-frenchbic-summer-school-on-methods-for-studying-metals-in-biology-november-8th-11th-2024\/\">4th FrenchBIC school on methods for studying metals in chemistry-biology<\/a> in Grenoble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1-850x478.jpg 850w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Prezentacja1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The school gathered participants working in bioinorganic chemistry and related fields in a beautiful Le Chateau de la Commanderie. It provided an overview of current methodologies and their applications in studying metal ions, metalloenzymes, and metal\u2011dependent cellular processes. The sessions were designed to present how individual techniques work, what type of information they provide, and in which research contexts they are most effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">52 young researchers had the chance to listen to classes given by leading reasearches including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Metals in biology: Clotilde Policar, ENS Paris, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basics of coordination chemistry: Frederic Banse, ICMMO Paris, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic Paramagnetic Resonance: Serge Gambarelli, SyMMES, Grenoble, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: Sabine Hediger, MEM, Grenoble, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vibrationnal spectroscopies (Raman \/ IR ): Smilja Todorovic , Univ. Lisbon, P<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absorption, Luminescence, CD: Emilie Mathieu, LCC Toulouse, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M\u00f6ssbauer spectroscopy: Genevi\u00e8ve Blondin, LCBM, Grenoble, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>X-ray absorption techniques: Pieter Glatzel, ESRF, Grenoble, EU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrochemistry: Cyrille Costentin, DCM, Grenoble, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cristallography of proteins: Christine Cavazza, LCBM, Grenoble, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studying case: enzymes vs models: Jalila Simaan, ISM2, Marseille, F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass spectrometry: Jana Roithova, Radboud Univ., NL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theorical chemistry: Ragnar Bj\u00f6rnsson, LCBM, Grenoble, F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students could also choose from a range of practical sessions. Emilia participated in X-ray absorption spectroscopy, M\u00f6ssbauer spectroscopy and EPR spectroscopy, and attended a class on theoretical methods. The CNRS campus and synchrotron are amazingly well prepared, and the view of the surrounding mountain ranges is simply stunning. As the bus drivers went on strike on the day of the synchrotron trip, and Emilia was too afraid of missing it to wait and see if the organisers would arrange a private bus, she had an additional opportunity to stroll around the city. Believe me, there are so many places to explore!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8204-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">cable car in Grenoble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8258-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Around Bastille<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sensorarrays.com.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_8298-850x567.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The classes progress quickly from beginner to advanced level, so there is something for everyone. They are organised to provide plenty of practical examples, making it easier to benefit from the practical sessions. Many thanks to the organisers. Great job!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Emilia\u2019s visit was financed from the National Science Centre NCN Sonata grant no. 2020\/39\/D\/ST4\/02256<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between 4th-8th of November 2024 Emilia participated in the 4th FrenchBIC school on methods for studying metals in chemistry-biology in Grenoble. The school gathered participants working in bioinorganic chemistry and related fields in a beautiful Le Chateau de la Commanderie. 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