On September 29, 2009, Dr. Bernhard Tittmann, Schell Professor in Engineering Science and Mechanics, hosted a workshop on Application of Atomic Force Microscopes to the Life Sciences. The seminar was led by Senior Applications Scientists from Veeco’s Nano-Bio Labs with topics that included; Recent Advances in AFM for Biological Applications, and BioScope Catalyst: Accelerating Your Life Science Research Innate Immune Recognition of the Fungal Patogen Candida. Dr. Tittmann notes “The new generation of Atomic Force Microscopes will surely cause major breakthroughs in life sciences, I envision Penn State being at the forefront of these breakthroughs,” reflecting on his experience at the workshop.