Short introduction to protein crystallography and modeling

Lund 16-18 November 2009

Ph.D. student course in Lund in November 2009. The course is combined with participation in the SFBM annual conference, that this year has the theme “Protein Structure”.

The course is intended for the non-crystallographers who are interested in the basic principles of protein crystallization, structure determination and homology modeling. The course includes lectures by experts in the field, providing an overview of structure determination methods, basics of protein three-dimensional structure and structure-related Internet resources. Computer tutorials will be focused on three-dimensional structure visualization and homology modeling. Practical laboratory work will provide hands-on experience in setting up crystallization trials with a purified protein. In addition we will make a visit to the national laboratory MAX-lab in Lund, where we will have a guided tour of the premises and see the crystallization robots, beamlines etc. See also www.maxlab.lu.se

Location:
The course will start at 10 a.m. on 16 November. We will meet at 9:50, outside Sal A, hus 2, Kemicentrum, located at the campus of Lund University. A map is found on LU's web page, or summarised in a pdf here.
If you need to come in contact with the course organiser, please call Salam Al-Karadaghi at 0733 622 978.

Program
Download the Program here (pdf)

Registration:
Register by filling in the REGISTRATION FORM (inactive after course start).

Fees:
For members in SFBM: SEK 900 and for non-member: SEK 1 200.

Social program:
In the evenings social activities will be organized together with Ph.D. students of The Research School for Molecular Protein Science in Lund www.mps.lu.se

Accommodation:
Modestly priced accommodation for participants is available nearby www.spartahotell.se/e/index.html. When registering to the symposium, you will be given a choice to book accommodation (part in a double room). At this late stage, we cannot guarantee there are still rooms availeble, but please contact Kristina Lund at The Swedish Chemical Society if you are interested.

 Fees:
 Participation in the course is SEK 700, for non-members in SFBM (SEK 1 000).
 Payment of the registration fee should be made to SFBM, prior to 19 October. Plusgiro 43 25 08-0.
 For International bank transfers IBAN SE14 9500 0099 6042 0432 5080.
 Bank's name and address is: Nordea Bank AB, SE-105 71 Stockholm.

 Contact:
 For further information, please visit the symposium web site or contact Kristina Lund at The Swedish Chemical Society/SFBM office. Phone 08-411 52 60.