Structural Biology is a flourishing research field aimed at elucidating the three dimensional architecture, assembly and functional mechanism of biological macromolecules. The Netherlands have a long history in the development and use of structural biology techniques including cryo electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, macromolecular crystallography and computational methods. The Structural Biology Platform (SBP) was established in 2023 to bring together Dutch scientists who share a passion for structural biology. The platform aims to enhance exchange of knowledge, sharing new ideas and create a sense of community.
The structural biology is undergoing a renaissance, capitalising on the over-century long history and recent technological breakthroughs. The modern structural biology toolbox consisting of (but not limited to) macromolecular X-ray crystallography, Nuclear magnetic resonance, cryogenic-electron microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations / modelling, offers an unprecedented possibility to study structural details of any living object at the molecular level. The Dutch structural biology platform aims to unite structural biology investigators working in The Netherlands and highlight their excellent research.
For further information please contact:
Dirk Slotboom, d.j.slotboom@rug.nl
Albert Guskov, a.guskov@rug.nl
Bert Janssen, b.j.c.janssen@uu.nl
Dutch Structural Biology Meeting 2024
The 2nd Dutch Structural Biology Meeting will be held in Utrecht on 18 October 2024. The meeting aims to bring together scientists in the Netherlands who are interested in structural biology (PhD, Postdoc and PI level), to showcase their research, discuss opportunities and challenges, and to enable the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Venue: Boothzaal in the Utrecht University library, Heidelberglaan 3, 3584 CS Utrecht
For more details and registration please see: https://nvbmb.kncv.nl/biology-2024
Organizers: Hugo van Ingen (UU) and Bert Janssen (UU)
Registration deadline: Monday October 7
