
infoSession@UCIBIO | Justas Svirelis
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Multi-Parametric Surface Plasmon Resonance Applications for Life Sciences and Material Sciences
Justas Svirelis, Application Scientist at BioNavis
Host: Elisabete Ferreira, BioLab - UCIBIO
The BioLab is equipped with the BioNavis SPR Navi 200
Abstract:
Multi-Parametric Surface Plasmon Resonance (MP-SPR) is an advanced technique that captures full SPR angular spectra in both air and liquid environments at several laser wavelengths. This allows simultaneous determination of parameters such as layer thickness, refractive index, and optical dispersion directly from the complete SPR curve. Unlike traditional SPR, typically limited to thin films, MP-SPR enables analysis of micrometer-scale layers and adsorbates, greatly expanding its application range.
In addition to its established use in biomolecular interaction studies, MP-SPR is now being applied to a broader spectrum of research areas, including cell-based assays, extracellular vesicle characterization, material degradation studies, electrochemical analysis, and fluorescence-coupled measurements. Given its superior capabilities compared to conventional SPR, the gold standard for label-free detection, we foresee the expansion of application areas of MP-SPR in multidisciplinary sciences.
Short Bio:
Justas Svirelis, PhD, is an Application Scientist at BioNavis, a Finnish company based in Tampere specializing in advanced analytical instruments. Since 2006, BioNavis has led the development of Multi-Parametric Surface Plasmon Resonance (MP-SPR) and Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation (QCMD) technologies. Their MP-SPR Navi™ instruments enable real-time, label-free analysis of molecular interactions and material properties. Widely used in life sciences, biosensing, nanotechnology, and materials research, these tools support cutting-edge scientific discovery. BioNavis collaborates globally with academia and industry, earning recognition for precision, innovation, and trusted partnerships across multidisciplinary research fields.