The protein crystallisation facility at the Institute of Biotechnology
will organise a three-day practical course on protein crystallisation
techniques. The course is aimed at graduate students and post docs with
interest in structural characterisation of proteins. The course will
include lectures and practical sessions given by international experts
in the field. The course will cover sample preparation, basic
crystallisation techniques, optimisation of crystallisation conditions,
an introduction to automation systems and membrane protein
crystallisation. In addition, it will be possible for students to work
on their own samples.
The course will be organised on 4-6 November 2009 and run from 9 am to 6
pm. The course is worth 1.5 ECTS credits. Lectures will be in the
morning and practicals in the afternoon.
Applicants are requested to submit a letter of motivation, including
information on their background, research interests and a justification
for attending the course (max. one A4 page in total). The application
should be sent electronically to [email protected] no later than
18 September 2009. Up to 18 students will be selected on the basis of
the applications. No prior experience in protein crystallisation or
structural biology is required for the course, but students conducting
or aiming for structural work will be prioritised.
Students from outside Helsinki are encouraged to apply. Accommodation
will be arranged, but the organisers will not cover the costs.
For further information, please contact [email protected].
For additional information and course program please check:
http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/xray/xtalcourse/
On behalf prof. Adrian Goldman and prof. Pirkko Heikinheimo,
Andrzej Lyskowski
