International Conference on Biomolecular Dynamics
February 23 – 25
The mobility and flexibility of biomolecules, such as proteins, are critical to achieve their biochemical functions, by binding against ions, small molecules and other biomolecules. Henler-Wildman and Kern stated in 2007 that “the functions of proteins are governed ultimately by their dynamic character (or ‘personality’). The dream is to ‘watch’ proteins in action in real time at atomic resolution.”
Although we are still far from achieving this dream, enormous progress has recently been made both on the experimental and the computational fronts. Progress in experimental techniques (X-ray crystallography, NMR, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry), as well as new techniques (e.g., nano-crystallography), makes it possible to obtain structural and dynamic information at greater resolutions for larger biomolecules. Investigating synergies among new experimental and computational techniques is timely and these synergies are likely to lead transformative results that would not be possible using a single approach alone.
The aim of this mini conference is to gather leading experts in both experimental and computational approaches to study the mobility and flexibility of biomolecules.
Engineering Science Hall (building 9), Room 2325
February 23 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
February 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Agenda and more information at:
http://cemse.kaust.edu.sa/Biomolecular Dynamics/
