 recently spoke with Nilay Chakraborty, PhD, MBA, an assistant professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the University of Michigan, Dearborn, whose research focuses on developing new techniques for improving the survival of mammalian cells when stabilized and stored at non-cryogenic and cryogenic temperatures. In this interview, Chakraborty discusses the role that Raman spectroscopy plays in his work on biopreservation.

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Novel Application of Raman Spectroscopy in Biopreservation

	The sensitivity of a high-resolution Raman imaging system is crucial to the quality of the acquired information. The spectral and spatial resolutions are among the primary factors that influence the obtainable results. The limits of resolution are defined theoretically by the laws of physics, but are experimentally determined by the instrument parameters. In this article, the theoretical background and the possibilities in practical applications are discussed.
	 

Key Elements of Confocal Raman Microscopy for High-Resolution Imaging

 asked a panel of experts to assess the current state of the art of Raman spectroscopy and to try to predict how the technology will develop in the future.

Analysis of the State of the Art: Raman Spectroscopy

	Scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEMEDS) and Fourier-transform infrared microspectrophotometry (micro-FT-IR) have been widely demonstrated as complementary analytical tools for the identification of complex mixtures and unknown materials. However, there is a gap between the information provided by these two techniques.

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Novel Application of Raman Spectroscopy in Biopreservation

Key Elements of Confocal Raman Microscopy for High-Resolution Imaging

Analysis of the State of the Art: Raman Spectroscopy

Confocal Raman Microscopy in Forensic Pharmaceutical Investigations