BIOSAS 2007

Small-Angle Scattering is a well-established technique for the investigation of structures in the range of 1-100 nm. In the last few years, the technique has expanded very rapidly in the field of studying the structure of biological macromolecules in solution.

We hereby invite you to participate at the 2nd Copenhagen Workshop on biomacromolecules in solution studied by Small-Angle scattering:

Key lecturers:

Dr. Dmitri I. Svergun
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Hamburg, Germany

Prof. Jan Skov Pedersen
Dept. Chemistry, Aarhus University, Denmark

The aim of the workshop is to bring together scientists and students working within the field of biomolecules in solution in a relaxed setting with room for lively discussions and networking. The program will consist of both invited and user contributed talks, and we encourage all participants to submit abstracts (registration is open) presenting their own results of concluded or on-going projects using small-angle scattering to study bio-macromolecules.

We would also like to invite you to participate at the Practical course on biomacromolecules in solution studied by Small-Angle Scattering.

This 5-day course aims at young scientists (Ph.D. students and Post.docs) within Life Sciences. However, a few places will be open for scientist from industry. Basic theory of small-angle X-ray and neutron scattering including instrumentation, data collection and data analysis will be covered in the lectures, practicals and tutorials by some of the world leading experts in the field. As a part of the course, the students will perform SAXS measurements at I711 at MaxLab in Lund, Sweden. Participants will be selected based on applications (registration is open). The full workload of the course and workshop amounts to 3 ECTS points (letter to certify this).

When and where:

BioSAS 2007 practical course: November 25th- 30th 2007, Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen and MaxLab, Lund. Deadline of application: October 10th, 2007, at 12am (noon).

BioSAS 2007 workshop: November 30th, 2007. Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Deadline of application: November 9th, 2007.

Registration fees:

Practical course incl. the BioSAS 2007 1-day workshop: Ordinary Ph.D. students and Post docs: 1500 DKK/ 200 EUR. Scientists from industry: 7500 DKK/1000 EUR. BioSAS 2007 1-day Workshop: 400 DKK / 55 Euros.

What is covered by the registration fee:

BioSAS 2007 practical course: The registration fee covers: Lunches and coffee breaks, transportation to and from MaxLab in Lund, Sweden, accomodation in Lund, Sweden, as well as dinner on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening of the practical course. The registration fee does not cover: Accomodation in Copenhagen, breakfast (all days), dinner on Monday and Wednesday evening of the workshop. BioSAS 2007 1-Day Workshop: The registration fee covers Lunch and coffee breaks.