A new camera expands the capabilities of BioPACIFIC MIP’s Spectra 300C TEM at @cnsiatucla . The Merlin T4 enables direct electron detection and time-resolved measurements with 200-ps timing precision. See what it could make possible: biopacificmip.org/news/all/2…

Congratulations to our Director Javier Read de Alaniz on being named a 2025 @aaas Fellow. Recognized for pioneering light-responsive organic materials that change shape, color, and function under visible light — enabling advances in smart materials. @ReadAlanizteam

Light-controlled cardiac pacing using polymer bioelectronics ⚡💡 An optoelectronic biohybrid converts visible light into photocurrent, enabling gene modification–free control of cardiomyocyte contraction and structural remodeling. Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.celbio.202…

Final day at #ACSSpring2026 🎯 BioPACIFIC users are presenting: • Injectable polymers for imaging • Coacervate emulsions • Peptide–polymer systems for cardiac applications Materials → real-world impact. #Biomaterials #Polymers #MaterialsScience

Day 3 = packed schedule 🔬 BioPACIFIC users are presenting on: • High-throughput materials discovery • Liquid crystal elastomers • Automated polymer synthesis • Bio-derived nanoparticles 📍 #ACSSpringMeeting Atlanta #MaterialsScience #SoftMatter

Day 2 at #ACSSpringMeeting: Catch @HawkerNation and Parker Morris presenting advances in polymer synthesis + next-gen materials design 🧪 From precision chemistry to scalable platforms—this is materials innovation in action. 📍 Atlanta #Polymers #MaterialsScience

BioPACIFIC users are kicking off #ACSSpring2026 🔬 From plastic depolymerization → bioinspired polymers → RNA protocells, today’s talks highlight how advanced materials tools enable breakthroughs in sustainability + soft matter. 📍 Atlanta | Come see our users in action

🚀 Heading to #ACSSpring2026? Don’t miss: Automation & AI in Polymer Science 📅 March 24–25 📍 Marriott Marquis BioPACIFIC MIP is proud to sponsor this session featuring leaders in: 🤖 Autonomous labs 🧠 ML for materials 🧪 Functional polymers #PolymerScience #AI

Applications are open for the BioPACIFIC MIP Summer School 2026! Hands-on workshops in: 🔬 MicroED ⚡ X-ray diffraction & scattering 🤖 High-throughput synthesis 🧬 Automation & synthetic biology 📅 July 13–17 | Deadline: April 10 Apply: bit.ly/4s8m8JC #MaterialsScience

📢 Polymer scientists — help train AI for sustainable polymers. Use the new MAPS mobile app to evaluate bio-derived molecules as potential polymer building blocks and contribute your expertise to a growing ML training dataset. Download the app: bit.ly/46GfT72