Second Announcement – Registration is now open at
http://cars9.uchicago.edu/biocars/pages/DXSworkshop11/index.shtml
Workshop on Dynamic X-ray Scattering in Structural Biology 2011
November 2 - 4, 2011
Hosted by BioCARS, The University of Chicago
Held at Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory
Organized by Zhong Ren,[email protected], 630-252-0498
Administrative contact: Katie Tietz,[email protected], 630-252-0450
This workshop will provide hands-on training in designing and conducting
time-resolved experiments principally in macromolecular crystallography,
but also in fiber diffraction and solution scattering from biological
samples. BioCARS and BioCAT users will learn about the exciting
capabilities in dynamic scattering at beamlines 14-ID and 18-ID of the APS.
The workshop will feature three Lecture Sessions. The first will focus
on the experimental techniques of time-resolved crystallography using
either Laue or monochromatic diffraction. The second concerns a notable
challenge of dynamic crystallography lying in data analysis and
structure refinement. The third will showcase recent examples of
structural dynamics that go beyond classical time-resolved
crystallography. Four hands-on sessions (Crystallization, Experiment,
Software and Case Study) are designed to offer an overview of various
experimental approaches to capturing dynamic structures. In the
Crystallization Session, we will demonstrate novel crystallization
techniques for room temperature diffraction, often a key requirement for
dynamic crystallography. The Software Session will provide training on
data analysis and structure refinement of time-dependent structural
changes. In the Experiment Session, attendees are invited to bring their
own crystal samples and to conduct preliminary testing of their
diffraction quality, often the first step in developing time-resolved
projects. After the participants have familiarized themselves with a
variety of theoretical and practical aspects of time-resolved
experiments, we encourage attendees to present their specific cases in
structural biology and prospective projects in the Case Study Session.
Through one-on-one discussions with BioCARS and BioCAT staff or in a
group discussion, this session will provide an opportunity to identify
promising experimental approaches, potential difficulties and feasible
solutions to the participants’ specific problems.
Please note that due to time limitation, hands-on sessions will be able
to accommodate up to 25 participants for the BioCARS experiment and
software sessions and up to 10 participants for the BioCAT experiment
session. Lecture sessions are open to all registered participants.
Please send questions and comments to Zhong Ren ([email protected]) or
Katie Tietz ([email protected]).
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Vukica Srajer Ph.D.
University of Chicago/CARS
9700 South Cass Ave, Bldg 434B
Argonne, IL 60439
tel: (630) 252-0455
fax: (630) 252-0443
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