From: ltkhkunta-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:ltkhkunta-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Ritva Saastamoinen Sent: 8. marraskuuta 2011 13:09 To: bco@lists.oulu.fi; ltkhkunta@lists.oulu.fi; ltkopettajat@oulu.fi; denttarit@lists.oulu.fi Subject: [Ltkhkunta] Roadshow "Structural Biology in Science and Medicine",December 8, 2011 in the medical campus!

Hi everyone,

In December, there is an excellent opportunity targeted to people working in the Medical campus to make oneself familiar with basics in structural biology theory and practise:

Biocenter Finland Structural Biology Network Roadshow “Structural Biology in Science and Medicine”, University of Oulu, December 8, 2011

The BFSB network cordially invites all individuals who are interested in structural biology, but are not yet involved in it, to attend the Roadshow. Registration is open!

Local organizers: Rik Wierenga and Evangelia Kapetaniou , Biocenter Oulu and Department of Biochemistry, University of Oulu

Location: Room 134B, Oulu Medical Campus, Aapistie 5A (morning session); Afternoon practicals in the computer classroom KT285.

The aim of the meeting is to provide an overview of what kind of information the structure of a biological macromolecule can give, and how this can be used to strengthen research in the fields of medicine and biosciences. The roadshow consists of two hours of lectures followed by a hands-on computer session that gives the attendees an opportunity to get acquainted with structures of macromolecules. Local structural biologists will be present at the meeting throughout the day for discussions and assistance. Participants receive a certificate, which they can use for applying for credits at their home institution.

Programme (Room 134B, Oulu Medical Campus, Aapistie 5A)

8:30 – 9:15

Poster session and coffee

9:15 – 9:20

Welcome Prof. Rik Wierenga, University of Oulu

9:20 – 10:05

What are molecular structures good for? Structural biology in the modern Biological world - Prof. Adrian Goldman, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki

10:05 – 10:45

Structural studies for understanding of enzyme function: protein crystallographic research as a tool in molecular medicine projects - Prof. Rik Wierenga, University of Oulu

10:45 – 11:50

Lunch break, posters

11:50 – 15:00

Practicals (20 participants): ProteinDataBank, Proteopaedia, Pymol

Online registration is open at http://www.biocenter.fi/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01arti... http://www.biocenter.fi/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=60&cntnt01returnid=67 . Deadline: Dec 6, 2011

Other information: Please note that in practicals there are 20 places only, places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Participants receive a certificate, which they can use for applying for credits at their home institution.

Contacts: If you have any questions concerning the lectures or practicals please contact Rik Wierenga (rik.wierenga(at)oulu.fi) or Evangelia Kapetaniou (evangelia.kapetaniou(at)oulu.fi).

If you have technical problems with registration please contact Biocenter Finland Planning officer Sanna Leinonen, +358 50 415 6727, sanna.p.leinonen(at)helsinki.fi.

Best Regards,

Ritva

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Ritva Saastamoinen, PhD

Docent of Human Genetics

Biocenter Oulu Doctoral Programme Coordinator

Biocenter Oulu

PL 5000 (Aapistie 5a)

FIN-90014 University of Oulu

Tel: (+358) 08 537 6102

GSM (+358) 041 544 2010

E-mail ritva.saastamoinen(at)oulu.fi

Web pages: http://www.biocenter.oulu.fi http://www.biocenter.oulu.fi/

Fax: (+358) 08 537 6115

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