This hands-on crystallization training program will address basic concepts in macromolecular crystal growth and sample mounting for X-ray diffraction data collection as well as novel applications to macromolecular crystallography experiments at synchrotrons and XFEL’s. The crystallization of macromolecules, in spite of extensive studies over several decades, continues to be the bottleneck in the determination of the molecular structure and consequently the understanding of their function. Access to state-of-the art technologies in fluid handling, crystallization robots, visualization, and crystal manipulation tools are not often accessible at home laboratories. Furthermore sample preparation requirements for new methods being developed at synchrotron and XFEL sources are not easily mastered without hands-on training and experience. This intensive training session aims to address exactly these needs. Attendees will be learning frontier crystallization, sample preparation and manipulation methods for home source, synchrotron and XFEL diffraction experiments including injector and high-throughput goniometer-based approaches.
All students are encouraged to bring their own specimens.
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Instructions for submitting the application will be posted by mid November 2015. Applications will be accepted through January 7, 2016 and selected participants will be invited to register through April 2, 2016.
We encourage accepted participants to book accommodation at the Stanford Guest House, which is a 5 minute walk from the course venues. Accommodation can be reserved by phone (650) 926-2800 or by e-mail (guesthouse@stanford.edu). A special rate for course participants will be available until February 2016.
Application Opens: November 25, 2015
Application Closes: January 7, 2016
Acceptance Communication: January 15, 2016
Registration Opens: January 19, 2016
Guest House reservation at special rate deadline: February 24, 2016 (Code: CRYSTAL0416)
Silvia Russi (Event Coordinator) Vivian Stojanoff (Event Coordinator) Aina E. Cohen Elizabeth Baxter Edward H. Snell Irimpan Mathews Risa Benwell Marc C. Deller
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA
Bus: (650) 926-5594
Email: srussi@slac.stanford.edu
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, USA
Bus: (631) 344-8375
Email: stojanof@bnl.gov
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA
Hauptman-Woodward Institute, Buffalo, USA
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA
SSRL, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Menlo Park, USA
Macromolecular Structure Knowledge Center, Stanford University, Stanford, USA