Integrated Structural Biology course, 3rd edition
Description
Welcome to the 3rd edition of the Integrated Structural Biology course, organized by SciLifeLab and NordStruct. The course will take place over two weeks across Stockholm, Linköping, Lund, and Gothenburg.
During the course, participants will be introduced to a wide range of structural biology techniques available at research infrastructures in Sweden. The program combines lectures, site visits, and hands-on discussions, offering opportunities for in-depth learning, networking, and project-specific discussions with experts.
The course includes social activities such as dinners and informal gatherings, providing further opportunities to connect with fellow participants and instructors.
Upcoming Training Instances
Integrated Structural Biology course, 3rd edition
August 17, 2026 09:00 – August 28, 2026 17:00
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Describe the principles, strengths, and limitations of major structural biology methods, including cryo-EM, NMR, crystallography, SAXS/SANS, structural proteomics, biophysical characterization, AlphaFold, and protein production.
Explain how different structural biology techniques can be combined in an integrated workflow to address biological research questions.
Identify suitable Swedish research infrastructures, facilities, and expertise for specific structural biology projects.
Discuss experimental design considerations for selecting and combining structural biology approaches.
Interpret how computational methods, including AlphaFold and other AI-based approaches, can support structural biology research.
Present and discuss their own structural biology-related research questions or projects with experts and peers.
Build connections with researchers, infrastructure staff, and other course participants across the Swedish structural biology community.
Structure & Duration
The course begins with three days in Stockholm, followed by two days in Linköping to complete the first week. The second week starts in Lund and concludes with two days in Gothenburg.
The course fee is 7,000 SEK and includes accommodation, lunches, coffee breaks/fika, and organized travel between sites. Accommodation and local logistics will be arranged by the organizers. Participants arrange their own travel to and from the course locations.
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
Prior Knowledge
Participants should have a basic understanding of molecular biology, protein science, or structural biology. Prior familiarity with one or more structural biology methods, such as cryo-EM, NMR, crystallography, SAXS/SANS, biophysical characterization, structural proteomics, AlphaFold, or protein production, is beneficial but not strictly required. The course is suitable for participants who want to broaden their understanding of integrated structural biology approaches and Swedish research infrastructure services.
Technical Requirements
Participants should bring a laptop suitable for hands-on computer-based practicals and discussions. Basic command-line or computational skills may be useful for practical sessions involving AlphaFold, AI in structural biology, molecular dynamics, and integration of structural biology data.
Audience & Keywords
Target Audience
Keywords
Course Team
Authors
- Wojciech Potrzebowski · SciLifeLab at Lund University ·
ORCID · wojtek.potrzebowski@scilifelab.se
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