Gordon Research Conference on Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology

Date: 12 January 2012 00:50


We are excited to invite you to the biannual Gordon Conference on
Diffraction Methods in Structural Biology, which will be held at Bates
College in Lewiston, Maine from July 15-20.

Behind all the new biological systems that are being studied by
diffraction methods nowadays lie a compendium of methods, from
crystallization to structure solution and refinement.  Moreover, the
use of complementary techniques to fully understand structural systems
is gaining importance, and the 4th generation x ray sources ("x-ray
lasers") are promising breakthrough capabilities.

We have put together a program covering all these methodological
aspects, but also highlighting some of the most exciting new
structural biology that has taken place over the last couple of years.
As usual, we left open a whole session exclusively for presentations
that will be selected from the late-afternoon posters sessions, which
take place in the first few days of the meeting: you will have a
chance to impress the selection jury with your poster presentation, and
get the opportunity to present your work on the last day of the
meeting.

Most of the leading methods developers and quite a few prominent structural biologists will be present for the duration of the meeting, which has a relaxed format with free afternoons, providing ample opportunities for informal discussions, outdoors activities, and showcasing your skills in football/soccer.

The preliminary program and details on the application procedure are available at:
http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2012&program=diffrac

The Gordon Research Conference offers fellowships for underrepresented
minority members attending a conference for the first time. See:
http://www.grc.org/diversity.aspx

Very limited  funding on a first come first served basis is also available
for international minority graduate students or post docs, scientists
working in Eastern European or Former Soviet Union countries and research
active scientists from "Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions" (NSF
definition ). Eligible applicants should contact directly the conference
chair.

We hope to see you there !

Ana Gonzalez (Chair) & Tassos Perrakis (Vice-Chair)