Instruct-ERIC course in Biophysics, structural mass spectrometry, and X-ray techniques
The Centre of Molecular Structure would like to invite you to an Instruct-ERIC course in Biophysics, structural mass spectrometry, and X-ray techniques.
Young or inexperienced scientists will acquire both the basics as well as a more comprehensive view in a wider context of structural biology methods. Both theoretical and practical aspects of these techniques will be assessed, including sample preparation and results interpretation.
Main techniques: Structural mass spectrometry, Biophysical techniques for interaction analysis (iTC, MST), Crystallography and X-ray diffraction, Small angle X-ray scattering
Format: Talks will be given via a standard Zoom-type access. During practical sessionswe will give participants an experience as close as possible to an on-site training with instrument tours, sample handling, and a possibility of direct communication with the workshop tutor at the instrument, where possible.
Costs: Free of charge
Preliminary programme (Prague, CEST time):
May 24 – Mass Spectrometry
- 13:00-15:00: Tutorial chemical crosslinking + sample preparation tips and tricks
- 15:30-17:30: Data interpretation + special application
May 25 - Biophysics
- 13:00-15:00: Review of experimental techniques for interaction analysis
- 15:30-17:30: Practical use of selected techniques – iTC and MST
May 26 – Small angle X-ray scattering
- 13:00-15:00: SAXS – biological macromolecules in solution
- 15:30-17:30: Selected application – tour + practical session
May 27 – Crystallography
- 13:00-15:00: Macromolecular crystallography
- 15:30-17:30: Practical session – crystallization robot, crystallization microseeding, X-ray diffraction with crystal dehumidifier
Confirmed speakers/tutors:
- Petr Pompach (IBT);
- Jiří Pavlíček (IBT);
- Jan Stránský (IBT);
- Tatsiana Charnavets (IBT);
- Petr Novák (Institute of Microbiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences);
- Petr Kolenko (FNSPE, Czech Technical University in Prague),
- Pawel Kania (NanoTemper Technologies, Poland),
- Haydyn Mertens (EMBL Hamburg);
- Terese Bergfors (Uppsala University)
