Conference General Topics
Water structure and dynamics at the nanoscale and mesoscaleAn updated view on the relation between the structure and dynamics of hydration water and that of hydrated biomolecules is the central aim of this session devoted to advanced methodologies, working on a large range of time-scales and length-scales. |
Food properties, quality and stabilityWater is critically important in determining food properties, quality and stability. This section will promote a discussion on some relevant aspects of the role of water during food processing and storage. | |
Pharmaceutical sciencesWater is a central element of medicinal products present throughout their lifetime, from drug design and discovery to drug delivery in the patient. This section will be devoted to the discussion of the critical role of water in the different phases of drug development. |
Life sciencesWater, as the major component of all living cells, plays a central role during cells/tissues preservation. The mechanisms by which water affects cell/tissue structure and functionality during freezing and thawing or desiccation and rehydration will be examined. |