Research Unit of di Sesto Fiorentino – LENS


In 2003, INO started a collaboration with the European Laboratory for Non-linear Spectroscopy (LENS). This has allowed the beginning of a permanent scientific activity of INO researchers at LENS laboratories and offices, and the opening of local LENS laboratories in Pozzuoli (Naples), nearby the local structures of INO.

Contacts:
c/o Polo Scientifico dell’Università degli Studi di Firenze.
Via Nello Carrara, 1 – 50019 Sesto Fiorentino.

Tel: 055-457 2090/2169
Fax: 055-4574904

The Head of the unit is: Dr. Marco Bellini

Research Activities:
Biomolecular imaging and diagnosis
Cyber physical security of complex photonic systems (CYPHER-LAB)
Diamond quantum nano-engineering
Multi-component quantum systems
Neuronal imaging

Project Funding
In 2023 the activities of the unit are supported by funds of projects, with a total budget of EUR 307.743,00
Late onset Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) in the differential diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases: development of new diagnostic procedures and focus on potential pharmacological chaperones (PCs)
Human Brain Project – SGA3