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XXIII Annual Linz Winter Workshop

The XXIII. Annual Linz Winter Workshop will be held at the University of Linz, Austria and will focus on
biological single-molecule research, nano-science, nano-medicine, cell-science and bio-nanotechnology and
include force and optical microscopy/spectroscopy techniques. This year, special sessions on nano-medicine
and high-speed atomic force microstcopy will be organized.

More information about the workshop can be found at
https://www.jku.at/institut-fuer-biophysik/veranstaltungen/linz-winterworkshop/

Note that the deadline for registration for this workshop has been extended to the 15th of December 2023.

XI International Conference Bifi 2024: Artificial Intelligence At The Crossroads Of Interdisciplinary Science

The XI International Conference BIFI 2024: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT THE CROSSROADS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE will take place next January 17th to 19th 2024 at the Biocomputation and Complex Systems Physics Institute (BIFI), located on Campus of the University of Zaragoza. BIFI-LACRIMA is one of MOSBRI partners.

As the title suggests, this year’s conference will focus on methods and applications based on artificial intelligence (AI) in various fields of research, ranging from statistical modeling and the physics of complex systems to structural and systems biology. In all of these areas, where researchers at the host Institute BIFI are deeply involved, AI-based methodologies are playing an increasingly central role, constituting a fundamental piece in the advance of our understanding of physical and biological complex systems. Furthermore, the application of AI to these specific domains serves as a catalyst for the development of increasingly sophisticated computational methods with enhanced analytical and predictive capabilities, applicable in broader contexts. By bringing together international researchers interested in the development of AI-based methodologies and their application in various scientific domains, the XI International Conference BIFI 2024 is conceived as a forum to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among renowned researchers. During the meeting, we will have the chance to collectively discuss critical challenges in our respective fields of study that are amenable to AI-based solutions and to collaborate on innovative approaches for their implementation.
All topics broadly related to, or involving AI and ML applications in Physics, Biology, and Statistics are welcome to the meeting, where scientific contributions will be organized according to the following tracks:

Track 1. AI Methods and Applications.
Track 2. AI and Statistical Modelling.
Track 3. AI Applications in Physics.
Track 4. AI Applications in Biomedicine.

You can find more information about the congress and registration on their webpage: https://bifi24.bifi.es/

BSI 2023: Integrative Structural Biology Meeting

The 3rd edition of the Integrative Structural Biology Meeting (BSI), co-organized with the Association Française de Cristallographie (AFC) and the Société Française de Biophysique (SFB), is being held in Marseille. The local committee involves 13 laboratories and institutes of Aix-Marseille Université and is working hard to propose exceptional scientific sessions to cover a wide range of scientific research in the fields of Biophysics, Structural Biology, and Cell Biology.

The 40th anniversary of the Société Française de Biophysique (SFB) will be celebrated, and the RECIPROCS-BIO network will organize a half-day satellite meeting available to all participants.

ESC7: Single Molecule Approaches

This MOSBRI organised course focuses on single-molecule and single-particle approaches, which are approaches that are nowadays common in biophysics labs. With these approaches one can study molecules and particles at the single entity level as opposed to bulk methods in which ensemble averaging occurs over large quantities of particles. In particular the focus will be on STED super-resolution microscopy, optical tweezers and atomic force microscopy.

During the course the participants will learn about the fundamental background and operational procedures of the techniques and hands-on practice with the instruments will be performed. Attention will be given to sample preparation, set-up operation, data gathering and data analysis. As the techniques are quite labour intensive to learn, the applicants will, after an introduction on the three techniques, focus on one of the three techniques to work with during the three days. Short excursions to the other techniques will be organised.

More information about this course, including details of how to apply can be found here.

ESC4: Advanced kinetics approaches to unravel protein structure and function

Description of the course:
The course will be focused on the application of advanced kinetics techniques (stopped flow binding and folding experiments, FRET, T-Jump) to study protein structure and functions and to dissect several kinetics mechanisms.

Understanding the links between protein structure and function is a critical task of Molecular Biology. Such a goal has critical scientific implications, spanning from basic research to practical applications such as drug discovery and the development of new therapies. In this perspective, advanced kinetic approaches have emerged as powerful tools for unravelling these features: the ESC4 course “Advanced Kinetics Approaches to Unravel Protein Structure and Function” covers a range of kinetic and spectroscopic techniques that may help scientist to unveil the subtle links between protein structure and function. These techniques include stopped-flow, T-jump and Forster resonance energy transfer (FRET) experiments.

5th International Symposium on Pathomechanisms of Amyloid Diseases

The 5th International Symposium on Pathomechanisms of Amyloid Diseases will take place on 5^th-7^th September 2023 in Bordeaux.

The purpose of the symposium is to bring established investigators, junior researchers and industry together to discuss and expand this exciting field. Attendance will be limited, making it an ideal setting for discussion and learning.

The scientific program includes talks by top international experts in the field as well as in-depth discussions during the informal sessions. There are opportunities for oral presentations, poster presentations and flash poster presentations of work. The aim is to summarize what is already scientifically known and learn about cutting-edge research. In addition, this symposium is a great forum where junior trainees can meet and network with established investigators.

14th EBSA Congress, Stockholm

In Biophysics, we investigate properties of time, force, and motion in biomolecular assemblies and processes – from single molecules to cells and tissues – and relate these to biological function. Biophysics has evolved dramatically since 1986, and many Nobel prices have been awarded to biophysicists to previous EBSA Plenary Lecturers in the past, and Nobel Prize winners will also participate in the upcoming congress. The EBSA-2023 will be held at the Aula Magna at Stockholm University, which is also known for hosting the Nobel Lectures in Physics and Chemistry.

EBSA-2023 will offer a creative meeting ground for investigating how the most novel experimental, theoretical and computational approaches in Biophysics can be synergistically tailored to improve our understanding of biological function, and thereby build an even stronger scientific bridge between physics, biology and medicine.

The Congress will take place at the Aula Magna at Stockholm University in Sweden.

Registration for the Congress is now open.

47th FEBS Congress

Tours, France from 8th to 12th July 2023.

The event will be hosted by The French Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SFBBM), one of the oldest member Societies of FEBS. And in a special collaboration for the 2023 Congress, the journals of FEBS are formally joining the event organization, bringing their knowledge from work at the cutting edge of research news and trends to the crafting of a ground-breaking scientific programme. Inclusivity is also being considered alongside excellence in the event plans, for example by appraising symposia speaker suggestions invited from all current FEBS Constituent Societies.

Through several plenary lectures from outstanding research leaders, ‘FEBS 2023’ aims to provide participants at the event with a broad perspective on recent research progress across the molecular and cellular life sciences, encouraging exchange of ideas between fields. In addition, a choice of symposia sessions will offer deeper dives into fast-moving topics identified as exciting and important areas for researchers to keep abreast of now, from basic science subjects to topics with more direct relevance for human health and environmental concerns.

ALS1: Protein Stabilization: Design, Experiments and Assessment

Primary scientific and technical work with proteins, as well as downstream applications, require having a sufficiently stable sample. This advanced-level course is aimed at biologists, immunologists, pharmacologists, biochemists, structural biologists, etc., who want to deepen their knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects related to protein stability and the experimental and computational methodologies available to evaluate and improve the structural stability of proteins.

The objective is to provide a description of the theoretical and practical considerations for performing experimental assays, the tools and protocols to be applied in order to quantify protein stability, and design and formulation principles useful for tuning protein stability in practice.

XVII International Congress of the Spanish Biophysical Society

This scientific event is organized by the Spanish Biophysical Society to gather scientists to present the most exciting biophysical discoveries and discuss opportunities to collaborate in a genuinely multidisciplinary environment.

Over the years, this Congress has become recognized as the reference meeting for the large and diverse community of Spanish researchers working in Biophysics.