Workshop-August-2024 – Cryo-EM

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Hands-on Workshop on MicroED

We are excited to announce a specialized workshop on Microcrystal Electron Diffraction (MicroED) taking place at the SERB National Facility for Cryo-Electron Microscopy, IIT Madras, from August 11-13, 2024. Led by Dr. Brent Nannenga, Associate Professor at Arizona State University, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of MicroED, combining theoretical insights with hands-on experience.

Instructor

Dr. Brent Nannenga

Associate Professor\ Arizona State University\ Webpage: Click here to view

Workshop structure

Lectures :

• General introduction to theory and application of MicroED
• Sample preparation for MicroED
• Data collection in MicroED
• Equipment used in MicroED
• Data processing in MicroED
• Structure determination for macromolecules
• Structure determination for small molecules and materials

Hands on demonstrations :

• Sample preparation
• Data collection
• Data processing (this will be done as a demo as well during lectures)
• Structure solution (this will be done as a demo as well during lectures)

Registration details

Registration Fees

• Students: Rs 10000
• Scientists/Industry Participants: Rs 20000

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: June 12, 2024
• Registration Deadline: July 12, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2024
• Payment Link Sent to Selected Participant: July 15, 2024
• Payment Deadline: July 25, 2024

How to Register for the Workshop

Due to the hands-on nature of the workshop, participation is limited to 15 attendees. We strive to select participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and institutions to foster diversity and broad representation. We hope this selective approach enhances collaboration and learning opportunities among attendees from different scientific communities.

1. Please go to the following link and enter your details:

REGISTER HERE 2. Shortlisted participants will be sent a payment link to their registered email after July 15, 2024. 3. Your registration will be confirmed after your payment is received.

Accommodation Details

• Students: Hostel accommodation within the IIT Madras campus
• Scientists/Industry Participants: Ginger Hotel, IIT Madras Research Park (Pick up and drop will be arranged)

Join us for this enriching opportunity to gain practical skills and insights from one of the leading experts in the field.

Check out the symposium registration on the conference page. Note that separate registration is required for the symposium. Link here