Research Activities and Services in Structural Biology. EMBL Grenoble
|
|
- Simon Carroll
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Research Activities and Services in Structural Biology EMBL Grenoble
2 Introduction to EMBL The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) has five sites: the main laboratory in Heidelberg, Germany, and outstations in Hinxton, UK (the European Bioinformatics Institute), Grenoble, France, Hamburg, Germany and Monterotondo, Italy. EMBL science covers a spectrum of themes in basic life sciences research, from the study of sequences and structures of individual biological macromolecules, to their functions in cellular structures and networks, to their influence on the development and lives of organisms and the molecular basis of disease. The institute, founded in 1974, pursues a number of goals on behalf of the life science community in its member states: conducting basic research in molecular biology; providing state-of-the-art services and infrastructures to scientists; providing high-level training to staff, students and visitors; developing new instrumentation for biological research, and technology transfer. EMBL Grenoble The EMBL outstation in Grenoble, France, hosts 70 staff and shares a campus with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL), a leading high flux neutron source. The outstation collaborates very closely with these international institutes in building and operating X-ray and neutron beamlines for macromolecular crystallography and developing associated instrumentation and techniques. In particular, EMBL Grenoble provides access for EMBL member states and associate scientific communities to ESRF beamlines for macromolecular crystallography (MX), each of which is equipped with an EMBL-designed high-precision diffractometer and frozen crystal sample changer for rapid crystal screening. The outstation also undertakes research in structural molecular biology, notably using crystallographic techniques to obtain atomic structures of proteins and nucleic acids. Research covers fundamental processes such as transcription, protein synthesis and non-coding RNAs as well as areas with application to human health, such as the structure of viruses and their replication, and the search for new antibiotics. Additional activities include the implementation of high-throughput technologies for automated expression and crystallisation of proteins, and development of diffraction instrumentation. Advanced training in structural molecular biology is provided for international PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, complemented by courses and workshops. The outstation actively participates in both local and international scientific research networks. EMBL Grenoble is a founder member of the Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) together with the ESRF, ILL and the Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS), a leading French national laboratory. 2
3 Research services and facilities Protein crystallography and small-angle scattering synchrotron beamlines The outstation collaborates with the ESRF to provide user access to MX synchrotron beamlines ID14 (two fixed energy, one MAD and one small-angle scattering endstation), ID23 (one MAD and one microfocus end station) and ID29 (MAD). Under an agreement with the UK Research Councils (MRC, BBSRC, EPSRC), EMBL Grenoble provides access to the BM14 MAD beamline to the EMBL member states and associate scientific communities. From 2009 India will join the Consortium running this beamline. Diffraction Instrumentation The Instrumentation group collaborates with the ESRF and ILL to develop state-of-the-art diffraction instrumentation, including the microdiffractometer (MD2), minidiffractometer (MD2M), automatic sample changer (SC3), the Mini-kappa goniometer head and a new crystal dehumidifier, all of which equip the beamlines as well as being available commercially. Expression and crystallisation Through the new EU-funded FP7 project PCUBE ( in 2009, we will provide access to our EMBL Grenoble protein production and crystallisation facilities, in particular: Expression screening of difficult proteins for soluble domains (ESPRIT): Random construct libraries of a target gene are synthesised by enzymatic DNA degradation and up to 30,000 constructs tested robotically for expression of soluble, purifiable protein; thus, we obtain well-behaved protein samples. Eukaryotic expression facility for insect cell expression (EEF): The newly installed EEF uses advanced multiexpression technologies developed by the Berger group for producing large proteins and multiprotein complexes. It is supported by EMBL and the EC projects 3D Repertoire and INSTRUCT (FP6,FP7). Crystallisation: The high-throughput crystallisation (HTX) laboratory provides fully automated crystallisation screening using nanovolume technology, which allows for extensive screening even with limited amounts of sample. A Crystallisation Data Management System provides real-time web access to results and experimental parameters. More than 350 scientists have used the HTX Lab. Training The outstation regularly organises and hosts courses and workshops covering various aspects of structural biology such as methods in protein crystallography and structural characterisation of macromolecular complexes. The outstation offers a stimulating environment for PhD students and postdoctoral fellows as part of the International EMBL PhD programme. Grenoble s Université Joseph Fourier is one of EMBL s partner universities, so students may register there to be awarded their PhD jointly with EMBL. Young researchers looking for postdoctoral opportunities should apply directly to the outstation or visit the website for details about the special EMBL inter-disciplinary postdoctoral fellowships (EIPOD). 3
4 Research groups and teams Head of outstation STEPHEN CUSACK s group uses X-ray crystallography to study the structural biology of protein-rna complexes involved in epigenetics (e.g. the dosage compensation complex), RNA metabolism (e.g. nonsense-mediated decay), protein synthesis (e.g. aminoacyl-trna synthetases) and viral infections. A major project involves studying the molecular basis for the mechanism of influenza virus RNA polymerase, how the polymerase mutates to adapt from avian to human hosts and how the innate immune system responds to viral RNA. EU projects: SPINE2-Complexes (FP6), FLUPOL (FP6), INSTRUCT (FP7) RAMESH PILLAI s group explores how micrornas act as guides for their associated proteins to bring them to their target mrnas. They inhibit a step very early in translation and lead to the accumulation of these targets in cytoplasmic structures called processing bodies (P-bodies). MiRNAs can also lead to target mrna degradation and deadenylation, which could be a consequence of accumulation in P-bodies. The group aims to understand the mechanism and biology of regulation of gene expression by noncoding RNAs. IMRE BERGER s group develops expression technologies to entirely automate the process of production for eukaryotic gene regulatory multiprotein complexes. They subject the complex specimens produced to electron microscopic analyses and use the homogeneous complexes identified in this way for X-ray crystallography. They also address a bottleneck in complex crystallography: the challenge of defining crystallisable core assemblies of multiprotein complexes in a reasonable time frame. EU projects: 3D Repertoire (FP6), INSTRUCT (FP7), PCUBE (FP7) DANIEL PANNE s group explores the switching mechanisms that underlie transcriptional regulation in eukaryotes, with a special interest on cooperative assembly of generic transcription factors into specific superstructures (sometimes also called enhanceosomes ). Using the interferon-β enhancer as a model system and X-ray crystallography, they focus on the structural analysis of these complex transcriptional assemblies, with an emphasis on systems that are important in the immune system. 4
5 FLORENT CIPRIANI s Diffraction Instrumentation Team collaborates closely with the ESRF and EMBL Hamburg in developing beamline instrumentation for structural biology. The team plays an important role in the standardisation and automation of the MX beamlines and makes their technology available to the scientific community through EMBLEM, EMBL s technology transfer company. A current major project is to develop an automated sample environment for the future biology-dedicated ESRF and EMBL@Petra3 SAXS beamlines. EU projects: SPINE2-Complexes (FP6), BIOXHIT (FP6) DARREN HART focuses on method development for difficult-to-express proteins. While structural genomics is effective at harvesting low-hanging fruit, many proteins remain refractory. The team has developed a high-throughput process, ESPRIT, in which all truncated variants of a target protein are synthesised as a random library and then screened as colony arrays to identify rare soluble variants. Thus proteins that resisted analysis due to poor recombinant expression may yield well-expressed domains for study. Targets include influenza proteins, human kinases and histone deacetylases. EU projects: SPINE2-Complexes, FLUPOL, SOUTH and 3D Repertoire (all FP6), PCUBE (FP7) JOSÉ MÁRQUEZ s high-throughput crystallisation (HTX) laboratory automates the process of extensive screening using extremely low volumes of sample through the introduction of liquid handling, crystallisation and crystalimaging robots. The platform, among the largest of its kind in Europe, is open to European researchers and now has more than 250 registered users, processing about a thousand samples per year. The lab also collaborates with the instrumentation group in the development of new crystallisation technologies. EU projects: BIOXHIT (FP6), PCUBE (FP7) ANDREW McCARTHY s synchrotron radiation team designs, constructs and operates macromolecular crystallography (MX) beamlines and improves the data collection techniques for macromolecular crystallography at third generation synchrotrons. The group develops hardware, software and novel methodologies for sample handling and data collection, and members are involved in collaborations on proteins involved in neuronal development and caffeine biosynthesis as well as DNA modifying and processing enzymes. EU projects: SPINE2-Complexes (FP6), BIOXHIT (FP6) CHRISTIANE SCHAFFITZEL s team uses cryo-em and single particle analysis to explore how the folding of a nascent polypeptide chain into its native structure is achieved. Synthesis and folding of proteins require concerted interactions of the translating ribosome with translation factors, processing enzymes, molecular chaperones and factors involved in the export of proteins. The functional and structural characterisation of such complexes provide important mechanistic insight into the molecular mechanism of protein sorting. 5
6 Partnership for Structural Biology Structural biology is increasingly dependent on integrated and highthroughput technologies to facilitate the determination of protein and protein-complex structures and to allow complementary functional studies. To exploit the differing expertise and to pursue joint projects, the Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) was formally established in November 2002 by the following institutes: EMBL Grenoble, the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) and the Institut de Biologie Structurale (IBS). The PSB project received financial support under the EU FP6 Construction of New Infrastructures Initiative. The new Carl-Ivar Brändèn Building, on the ESRF/ILL site adjacent to the EMBL Grenoble building, was built jointly by the PSB partners to house many of the common platforms of the PSB and to facilitate inter-institute collaboration. There are currently twelve technical platforms at the PSB ranging from protein expression to biophysical methods based on large facilities. Protein production: standard protein expression (Robiomol); expression screening of difficult proteins for soluble domains (ESPRIT); eukaryotic expression facility for insect cell expression (EEF); isotopic labeling of proteins for neutron or NMR studies Protein characterisation: molecular interaction studies by surface plasmon resonance; sample quality control (mass spectroscopy, N-terminal sequencing, NMR, EM); in cristallo spectroscopy studies (Cryobench) Crystallisation: robotic nanovolume crystallisation (screening and optimisation) Structure Determination: synchrotron X-ray crystallography; Neutron Diffraction; small angle X-ray and neutron scattering (SAXS/SANS); negative-stain and cryo-electron microscopy; high-field NMR The major research focus areas of PSB scientists are host-pathogen interaction, membrane protein, extreme environments and fundamental cellular processes such as transcription and translation. Although basic research related to human health is a key impetus, developing new methodologies and techniques for the future of integrated structural biology is also a major concern. The PSB actively encourages academic visitors to make use of, through training courses or collaboration, the new infrastructures, particularly the X-ray and neutron beamlines, the protein production, characterisation and crystallisation facilities, as well as the deuterium labeling platform. 6
7 Projects and partnerships EMBL Grenoble collaborates in partnership with both national and international academic and research institutes. With campus partners ESRF, ILL and IBS, EMBL Grenoble promotes access to synchrotron radiation crystallography and small anglescattering beamlines and provides sample preparation and characterization platforms to offer fully-integrated structural biology facilities to 2,500 users per year (page 6). Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) ESRF ILL IBS EMBL CNRS UJF Unit of Virus Host Cell Interactions (UVHCI) UVHCI The Unit of Virus Host Cell Interactions (UVHCI) was created in January 2007 through a Unité Mixte de Recherche (UMR 5233) to formalise the collaboration between the Université Joseph Fourier (UJF), EMBL Grenoble and the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in the field of virus research. This has now been modified into an Unite Mixte Internationale (UMI 3265), the second to be created in France out of 14 worldwide. Its objective is to pursue high quality research in structural and molecular biology, focused, but not exclusively, on virus-host cell interactions. Research themes include virus structure, assembly and maturation, host and virus gene-expression mechanisms, cell biology of infected cells, innate immunity and anti-pathogen drug design. Viruses studied include influenza virus, rabies virus, Epstein-Barr virus and HIV. In addition, methods and technical developments in high throughput expression and crystallisation, synchrotron X-ray and neutron diffraction instrumentation and electron microscopy are pursued. EU projects EMBL Grenoble participates in the large-scale EU Integrated projects SPINE (Structural Proteomics in Europe) and its FP6 successor (SPINE2- Complexes), FLUPOL, BIOXHIT and 3D Repertoire. The ILL-EMBL Deuteration laboratory and user access to ESRF beamlines are financed respectively by the EU Neutron and Muon Integrated Infrastructure Initiative (NMI3) and the Integrating Activity on Synchrotron and Free Electron Laser Science (IASFS). A new EU-funded project in 2009, PCUBE, will provide user access to the EMBL Grenoble protein production facilities (ESPRIT and EEF). EMBL, including the Grenoble outstation, is one of the core centres in the preparatory phase of INSTRUCT (Integrated Structural Biology Infrastructure for Europe), one of the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) biomedical projects. 7
8 EMBL s member states: Austria Belgium Croatia Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Ireland Israel Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Associated member state: Australia EMBL Grenoble 6, rue Jules Horowitz BP Grenoble cedex 9 France Phone: +33 (0) Fax: +33 (0) Founded: 1976 Number of staff: 83
EMBL. International PhD Training. Mikko Taipale, PhD Whitehead Institute/MIT Cambridge, MA USA
EMBL International PhD Training Mikko Taipale, PhD Whitehead Institute/MIT Cambridge, MA USA Why create an EMBL? The structure of DNA had been solved and first protein structures were being identified
More informationEuropean Molecular Biology Laboratory Case Example
European Molecular Biology Laboratory Case Example Dr. Silke Schumacher Director International Relations EMBL Member States Austria 1974 Denmark 1974 France 1974 Germany 1974 Israel 1974 Italy 1974 Netherlands
More informationEMBL Postdoctoral Programme An exciting and stimulating environment. European Molecular Biology Laboratory
EMBL Postdoctoral Programme An exciting and stimulating environment European Molecular Biology Laboratory Table of Contents 3 Welcome to EMBL 5 World-class, international and exciting 6 About EMBL 8 The
More informationBBSRC TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY: TECHNOLOGIES NEEDED BY RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE PROVIDERS
BBSRC TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY: TECHNOLOGIES NEEDED BY RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE PROVIDERS 1. The Technology Strategy sets out six areas where technological developments are required to push the frontiers of knowledge
More informationEMBL Identity & Access Management
EMBL Identity & Access Management Rupert Lück EMBL Heidelberg e IRG Workshop Zürich Apr 24th 2008 Outline EMBL Overview Identity & Access Management for EMBL IT Requirements & Strategy Project Goal and
More informationBig Data in BioMedical Sciences. Steven Newhouse, Head of Technical Services, EMBL-EBI
Big Data in BioMedical Sciences Steven Newhouse, Head of Technical Services, EMBL-EBI Big Data for BioMedical Sciences EMBL-EBI: What we do and why? Challenges & Opportunities Infrastructure Requirements
More informationBig Data in BioMedical Sciences. Steven Newhouse, Head of Technical Services, EMBL-EBI
Big Data in BioMedical Sciences Steven Newhouse, Head of Technical Services, EMBL-EBI Big Data for BioMedical Sciences EMBL-EBI: What we do and why? Challenges & Opportunities Infrastructure Requirements
More information1st Annual Report MAX-INF2. European Macromolecular Crystallography Infrastructure Cooperation Network
1st Annual Report MAX-INF2 European Macromolecular Crystallography Infrastructure Cooperation Network Integrating Activity implemented as a Coordination Action Contract number: [RICA-CT-2004-505977] Project
More informationEMBL Programme 2012 2016
EMBL Programme 2012 2016 EMBL Programme 2012 2016 Table of Contents A. Executive summary... 8 B. Introduction... 14 C. Research... 30 1. Backward look 2005-2009... 30 1.1 Introduction... 30 1.2 Selected
More informationEMBO Short Term Fellowships Information for applicants
EMBO Short Term Fellowships Information for applicants - Purpose - Duration - Eligibility - How to apply - Selection procedure - End of fellowship report - Benefits - EMBC Member States - Contact details
More informationPhase determination methods in macromolecular X- ray Crystallography
Phase determination methods in macromolecular X- ray Crystallography Importance of protein structure determination: Proteins are the life machinery and are very essential for the various functions in the
More informationINSERM/ A. Bernheim. Overcoming clinical relapse in multiple myeloma by understanding and targeting the molecular causes of drug resistance
A. Bernheim Overcoming clinical relapse in multiple myeloma by understanding and targeting the molecular causes of drug resistance OVER-MyR is funded by the European Commission within its FP7 specific
More informationStructure and Function of DNA
Structure and Function of DNA DNA and RNA Structure DNA and RNA are nucleic acids. They consist of chemical units called nucleotides. The nucleotides are joined by a sugar-phosphate backbone. The four
More informationStructural Bioinformatics (C3210) Experimental Methods for Macromolecular Structure Determination
Structural Bioinformatics (C3210) Experimental Methods for Macromolecular Structure Determination Introduction Knowing the exact 3D-structure of bio-molecules is essential for any attempt to understand
More informationName Class Date. Figure 13 1. 2. Which nucleotide in Figure 13 1 indicates the nucleic acid above is RNA? a. uracil c. cytosine b. guanine d.
13 Multiple Choice RNA and Protein Synthesis Chapter Test A Write the letter that best answers the question or completes the statement on the line provided. 1. Which of the following are found in both
More informationPHYSIOLOGY AND MAINTENANCE Vol. II - On The Determination of Enzyme Structure, Function, and Mechanism - Glumoff T.
ON THE DETERMINATION OF ENZYME STRUCTURE, FUNCTION, AND MECHANISM University of Oulu, Finland Keywords: enzymes, protein structure, X-ray crystallography, bioinformatics Contents 1. Introduction 2. Structure
More informationINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HARMONISATION OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS FOR HUMAN USE Q5B
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HARMONISATION OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF PHARMACEUTICALS FOR HUMAN USE ICH HARMONISED TRIPARTITE GUIDELINE QUALITY OF BIOTECHNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS: ANALYSIS
More informationEMBL International PhD Programme Excellence in advanced training. European Molecular Biology Laboratory
EMBL International PhD Programme Excellence in advanced training European Molecular Biology Laboratory Table of contents Welcome to the EMBL International PhD Programme 4 Freedom for your independent
More informationGenetic information (DNA) determines structure of proteins DNA RNA proteins cell structure 3.11 3.15 enzymes control cell chemistry ( metabolism )
Biology 1406 Exam 3 Notes Structure of DNA Ch. 10 Genetic information (DNA) determines structure of proteins DNA RNA proteins cell structure 3.11 3.15 enzymes control cell chemistry ( metabolism ) Proteins
More informationLecture 1 MODULE 3 GENE EXPRESSION AND REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION. Professor Bharat Patel Office: Science 2, 2.36 Email: b.patel@griffith.edu.
Lecture 1 MODULE 3 GENE EXPRESSION AND REGULATION OF GENE EXPRESSION Professor Bharat Patel Office: Science 2, 2.36 Email: b.patel@griffith.edu.au What is Gene Expression & Gene Regulation? 1. Gene Expression
More informationEuropean Research Council
ERC Starting Grant Outcome: Indicative statistics Reproduction is authorised provided the source ERC is acknowledged ERCEA/JH. ERC Starting Grant: call Submitted and selected proposals by domain Submitted
More informationM110.726 The Nucleus M110.727 The Cytoskeleton M340.703 Cell Structure and Dynamics
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1. Master the knowledge base of current biochemistry, molecular biology, and cellular physiology Describe current knowledge in metabolic transformations conducted
More informationBasic Concepts of DNA, Proteins, Genes and Genomes
Basic Concepts of DNA, Proteins, Genes and Genomes Kun-Mao Chao 1,2,3 1 Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics 2 Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering 3 Graduate
More informationPRINCIPLES FOR EVALUATION OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
PRINCIPLES FOR EVALUATION OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE PARIS, 1991 DAC Principles for Evaluation of Development Assistance Development Assistance Committee Abstract: The following
More informationATIP Avenir Program 2014. Applicant s guide
ATIP Avenir Program 2014 Applicant s guide Important dates: - November 29 th 2013: deadline for the online submission, the mailing of the hard copy of the scientific project, and the letters of recommendation
More informationTranslation Study Guide
Translation Study Guide This study guide is a written version of the material you have seen presented in the replication unit. In translation, the cell uses the genetic information contained in mrna to
More informationRNA & Protein Synthesis
RNA & Protein Synthesis Genes send messages to cellular machinery RNA Plays a major role in process Process has three phases (Genetic) Transcription (Genetic) Translation Protein Synthesis RNA Synthesis
More informationEuropean Medicines Agency
European Medicines Agency July 1996 CPMP/ICH/139/95 ICH Topic Q 5 B Quality of Biotechnological Products: Analysis of the Expression Construct in Cell Lines Used for Production of r-dna Derived Protein
More informationHouse of Lords Science & Technology Committee: Scientific Infrastructure
House of Lords Science & Technology Committee: Scientific Infrastructure Response by the Wellcome Trust 1 Key Points The UK needs a strategic and long-term approach to capital investment if it is to remain
More informationATIP Avenir Program 2016 Young group leader. Applicant s guide
ATIP Avenir Program 2016 Young group leader Applicant s guide Important dates - November 26 th 2015: deadline for the online submission, the mailing of the hard copy of the scientific project, and the
More informationLecture 8. Protein Trafficking/Targeting. Protein targeting is necessary for proteins that are destined to work outside the cytoplasm.
Protein Trafficking/Targeting (8.1) Lecture 8 Protein Trafficking/Targeting Protein targeting is necessary for proteins that are destined to work outside the cytoplasm. Protein targeting is more complex
More informationThe world of non-coding RNA. Espen Enerly
The world of non-coding RNA Espen Enerly ncrna in general Different groups Small RNAs Outline mirnas and sirnas Speculations Common for all ncrna Per def.: never translated Not spurious transcripts Always/often
More informationIncreasing Innovation in R&D - Seizing early stage external growth opportunities
Increasing Innovation in R&D - Seizing early stage external growth opportunities Paul R. Eynott, PhD sanofi-aventis, US paul.eynott@sanofi-aventis.com -1- Sommaire -2- CHRISTOPHER A. VIEHBACHER Chief Executive
More informationActivity 7.21 Transcription factors
Purpose To consolidate understanding of protein synthesis. To explain the role of transcription factors and hormones in switching genes on and off. Play the transcription initiation complex game Regulation
More informationJust the Facts: A Basic Introduction to the Science Underlying NCBI Resources
1 of 8 11/7/2004 11:00 AM National Center for Biotechnology Information About NCBI NCBI at a Glance A Science Primer Human Genome Resources Model Organisms Guide Outreach and Education Databases and Tools
More informationName Date Period. 2. When a molecule of double-stranded DNA undergoes replication, it results in
DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Keystone 1. During the process shown above, the two strands of one DNA molecule are unwound. Then, DNA polymerases add complementary nucleotides to each strand which results
More informationControl of Gene Expression
Control of Gene Expression What is Gene Expression? Gene expression is the process by which informa9on from a gene is used in the synthesis of a func9onal gene product. What is Gene Expression? Figure
More informationEXPLORE BIO SIMULATION. COMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE (MSc) GRADUATE PROGRAM
EXPLORE BIO SIMULATION COMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE (MSc) GRADUATE PROGRAM THE PROGRAM COMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE (COMPLIFE) Over the last decades, biomedical research has become increasingly interdisciplinary
More informationPractical Course on. Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomes Analyses. University of La Réunion 2013 May 6-18
Practical Course on Bioinformatics and Comparative Genomes Analyses University of La Réunion 2013 May 6-18 http://www.pasteur.fr/~tekaia/bcga2013.html Abstract The course will be organized within the frame
More informationStudy Program Handbook Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Study Program Handbook Biochemistry and Cell Biology Bachelor of Science Jacobs University Undergraduate Handbook BCCB - Matriculation Fall 2015 Page: ii Contents 1 The Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BCCB)
More informationM.Sc. in Nano Technology with specialisation in Nano Biotechnology
M.Sc. in Nano Technology with specialisation in Nano Biotechnology Nanotechnology is all about designing, fabricating and controlling materials, components and machinery with dimensions on the nanoscale,
More informationFrom DNA to Protein. Proteins. Chapter 13. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. The Path From Genes to Proteins. All proteins consist of polypeptide chains
Proteins From DNA to Protein Chapter 13 All proteins consist of polypeptide chains A linear sequence of amino acids Each chain corresponds to the nucleotide base sequence of a gene The Path From Genes
More informationEuropean Research Council
ERC Advanced Grants 2011 Outcome: Indicative Statistics Reproduction is authorised provided that the source ERC is acknowledged NB: In these graphs grantee refers to a candidate selected for ERC funding
More informationDNA Replication & Protein Synthesis. This isn t a baaaaaaaddd chapter!!!
DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis This isn t a baaaaaaaddd chapter!!! The Discovery of DNA s Structure Watson and Crick s discovery of DNA s structure was based on almost fifty years of research by other
More informationAutomation and Remote Synchrotron Data Collection
Vol. 114 (2008) ACTA PHYSICA POLONICA A No. 2 Proceedings of the 7-th National Meeting of Synchrotron Radiation Users Automation and Remote Synchrotron Data Collection M. Gilski Department of Crystallography,
More informationEuro-BioImaging European Research Infrastructure for Imaging Technologies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Euro-BioImaging European Research Infrastructure for Imaging Technologies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences WP9 Access to Innovative Technologies Medical Imaging Task 9.2: Organization of a European
More informationSubject Area(s) Biology. Associated Unit Engineering Nature: DNA Visualization and Manipulation. Associated Lesson Imaging the DNA Structure
Subject Area(s) Biology Associated Unit Engineering Nature: DNA Visualization and Manipulation Associated Lesson Imaging the DNA Structure Activity Title Inside the DNA Header Image 1 ADA Description:
More informationCOST Presentation. COST Office Brussels, 2013. ESF provides the COST Office through a European Commission contract
COST Presentation COST Office Brussels, 2013 COST is supported by the EU Framework Programme ESF provides the COST Office through a European Commission contract What is COST? COST is the oldest and widest
More informationAttacking the Biobank Bottleneck
Attacking the Biobank Bottleneck Professor Jan-Eric Litton BBMRI-ERIC BBMRI-ERIC Big Data meets research biobanking Big data is high-volume, high-velocity and highvariety information assets that demand
More informationCOMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE (MSc) GRADUATE PROGRAM
COMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE (MSc) GRADUATE PROGRAM THE PROGRAM COMPUTATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE (COMPLIFE) Over the last decades, biomedical research has become increasingly interdisciplinary in nature, focusing
More information13.4 Gene Regulation and Expression
13.4 Gene Regulation and Expression Lesson Objectives Describe gene regulation in prokaryotes. Explain how most eukaryotic genes are regulated. Relate gene regulation to development in multicellular organisms.
More informationHealth Care Systems: An International Comparison. Strategic Policy and Research Intergovernmental Affairs May 2001
Health Care Systems: An International Comparison Strategic Policy and Research Intergovernmental Affairs May 21 1 Most industrialized countries have established hybrid systems in which the public sector,
More informationPUBLIC VS. PRIVATE HEALTH CARE IN CANADA. Norma Kozhaya, Ph.D Economist, Montreal economic Institute CPBI, Winnipeg June 15, 2007
PUBLIC VS. PRIVATE HEALTH CARE IN CANADA Norma Kozhaya, Ph.D Economist, Montreal economic Institute CPBI, Winnipeg June 15, 2007 Possible private contribution Possible private contribution in the health
More informationControl of Gene Expression
Control of Gene Expression (Learning Objectives) Explain the role of gene expression is differentiation of function of cells which leads to the emergence of different tissues, organs, and organ systems
More informationSpecific problems. The genetic code. The genetic code. Adaptor molecules match amino acids to mrna codons
Tutorial II Gene expression: mrna translation and protein synthesis Piergiorgio Percipalle, PhD Program Control of gene transcription and RNA processing mrna translation and protein synthesis KAROLINSKA
More informationThermo Scientific PepFinder Software A New Paradigm for Peptide Mapping
Thermo Scientific PepFinder Software A New Paradigm for Peptide Mapping For Conclusive Characterization of Biologics Deep Protein Characterization Is Crucial Pharmaceuticals have historically been small
More information13.2 Ribosomes & Protein Synthesis
13.2 Ribosomes & Protein Synthesis Introduction: *A specific sequence of bases in DNA carries the directions for forming a polypeptide, a chain of amino acids (there are 20 different types of amino acid).
More informationViruses. Viral components: Capsid. Chapter 10: Viruses. Viral components: Nucleic Acid. Viral components: Envelope
Viruses Chapter 10: Viruses Lecture Exam #3 Wednesday, November 22 nd (This lecture WILL be on Exam #3) Dr. Amy Rogers Office Hours: MW 9-10 AM Too small to see with a light microscope Visible with electron
More informationwww.biochemj.org/bj/330/0581/bj3300581.htm
Ribosomes as Antibiotic Targets www.biochemj.org/bj/330/0581/bj3300581.htm Ware, Bioscience in the 21 st Century, 2009 PERSPECTIVE Widespread use of antibiotics after WWII improved human health globally
More informationEmbargoed until 14:30 CEST European time, 13:30 BST UK, 8:30 Eastern US summer time Contacts:
Embargoed until 14:30 CEST European time, 13:30 BST UK, 8:30 Eastern US summer time Contacts: Louisa Wood or Katrina Pavelin, EMBL EBI louisa@ebi.ac.uk katrina@ebi.ac.uk +44 (0)1223 494665 Sonia Furtado,
More informationTo be able to describe polypeptide synthesis including transcription and splicing
Thursday 8th March COPY LO: To be able to describe polypeptide synthesis including transcription and splicing Starter Explain the difference between transcription and translation BATS Describe and explain
More informationE-Seminar. Financial Management Internet Business Solution Seminar
E-Seminar Financial Management Internet Business Solution Seminar Financial Management Internet Business Solution Seminar 3 Welcome 4 Objectives 5 Financial Management 6 Financial Management Defined 7
More informationControl of Gene Expression
Home Gene Regulation Is Necessary? Control of Gene Expression By switching genes off when they are not needed, cells can prevent resources from being wasted. There should be natural selection favoring
More informationWaiting times and other barriers to health care access
Dr. Frank Niehaus Wissenschaftliches Institut der PKV (Scientific Research Institute of the Association of German Private Health Insurers) Waiting times and other barriers to health care access 31.8 %
More informationSESAR. Luftfahrttechnologie - Auftaktveranstaltung zum 7. EU-Forschungsrahmenprogramm Wien, 4 Dezember 2006
Luftfahrttechnologie - Auftaktveranstaltung zum 7. EU-Forschungsrahmenprogramm Wien, 4 Dezember 2006 SESAR Christian Pusch EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre European page 1Organisation of 22 for the Safety
More informationLecture 6. Regulation of Protein Synthesis at the Translational Level
Regulation of Protein Synthesis (6.1) Lecture 6 Regulation of Protein Synthesis at the Translational Level Comparison of EF-Tu-GDP and EF-Tu-GTP conformations EF-Tu-GDP EF-Tu-GTP Next: Comparison of GDP
More informationLecture Series 7. From DNA to Protein. Genotype to Phenotype. Reading Assignments. A. Genes and the Synthesis of Polypeptides
Lecture Series 7 From DNA to Protein: Genotype to Phenotype Reading Assignments Read Chapter 7 From DNA to Protein A. Genes and the Synthesis of Polypeptides Genes are made up of DNA and are expressed
More informationTHE RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES IN FP7
29 October 2004 Working Document on THE RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES IN FP7 Introduction In the Commission s communication on the financial perspectives of the European Union for the period 2007-2013 1, the
More informationProtein Synthesis How Genes Become Constituent Molecules
Protein Synthesis Protein Synthesis How Genes Become Constituent Molecules Mendel and The Idea of Gene What is a Chromosome? A chromosome is a molecule of DNA 50% 50% 1. True 2. False True False Protein
More informationESC-ERC Recommendations for the Use of. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Europe
1/6 ESC-ERC Recommendations for the Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Europe Published in: European Heart Journal (2004); 25:437-445 Supplement 2 2/6 AED Legislation & Organisation in
More informationBIOSCIENCES COURSE TITLE AWARD
COURSE TITLE AWARD BIOSCIENCES As a Biosciences undergraduate student at the University of Westminster, you will benefit from some of the best teaching and facilities available. Our courses combine lecture,
More informationPX Therapeutics : the partner for early stage biotherapeutics development Biotuesday, May 5 2009
PX Therapeutics : the partner for early stage biotherapeutics development Biotuesday, May 5 2009 Christelle Dagoneau, PhD Business Development Director Company Profile Protein expert incorporated in 2000
More informationHow many students study abroad and where do they go?
From: Education at a Glance 2012 Highlights Access the complete publication at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/eag_highlights-2012-en How many students study abroad and where do they go? Please cite this chapter
More informationCOURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE TITLE COURSE DESCRIPTION CH-00X CHEMISTRY EXIT INTERVIEW All graduating students are required to meet with their department chairperson/program director to finalize requirements for degree completion.
More informationViral Replication. Viral Replication: Basic Concepts
Viral Replication Scott M. Hammer, M.D. Viral Replication: Basic Concepts Viruses are obligate intracellular parasites Viruses carry their genome (RNA or DNA) and sometimes functional proteins required
More informationBiochemistry. Entrance Requirements. Requirements for Honours Programs. 148 Bishop s University 2015/2016
148 Bishop s University 2015/2016 Biochemistry The Biochemistry program at Bishop s is coordinated through an interdisciplinary committee of chemists, biochemists and biologists, providing students with
More informationGood practice of dissemination and exploitation results in Latvia
Good practice of dissemination and exploitation results in Latvia Dr.phys. Gunta Šlihta Vice-director, Institute of Physical Energetics Rīga, / 03 / 03 Methods of transfer of project results in the Baltic
More informationMolecular Genetics. RNA, Transcription, & Protein Synthesis
Molecular Genetics RNA, Transcription, & Protein Synthesis Section 1 RNA AND TRANSCRIPTION Objectives Describe the primary functions of RNA Identify how RNA differs from DNA Describe the structure and
More informationEuro-BioImaging European Research Infrastructure for Imaging Technologies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Euro-BioImaging European Research Infrastructure for Imaging Technologies in Biological and Biomedical Sciences WP11 Data Storage and Analysis Task 11.1 Coordination Deliverable 11.2 Community Needs of
More information1. Perception of the Bancruptcy System... 2. 2. Perception of In-court Reorganisation... 4
Bankruptcy Systems and In-court Reorganisation of Firms, 2010 Content: 1. Perception of the Bancruptcy System... 2 2. Perception of In-court Reorganisation... 4 3. Perception of Creditor Committees, Fast
More informationFACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Microbiology FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Naresuan University 171 Doctor of Philosophy Program in Microbiology The time is critical now for graduate education and research
More informationConfirmed invited speakers:
Topics Nuclear Structure and Function Regulation and Organization of the Genome Epigenetics Cell Division/Cell Cycle DNA Replication/Repair RNA Transcription and Processing/Noncoding RNAs Membrane Trafficking
More informationRenewable Energy Certificate systems in Europe (the path to international trade)
Renewable Energy Certificate systems in Europe (the path to international trade) Marcel Galjee Board member RECS International Athens, March 31 st 2004 Outline of the presentation About RECS RECS International
More informationClinical Research Infrastructure
Clinical Research Infrastructure Enhancing UK s Clinical Research Capabilities & Technologies At least 150m to establish /develop cutting-edge technological infrastructure, UK wide. to bring into practice
More informationSTW Open Technology Programme. H2020 Future & Emerging Technology. and. GRANTS WEEK 2015 October 9 th
STW Open Technology Programme and H2020 Future & Emerging Technology GRANTS WEEK 2015 October 9 th 9/12/2010 INDIVIDUAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE 1 SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH FUNDING ACQUISITION AT THE
More informationComplex multicellular organisms are produced by cells that switch genes on and off during development.
Home Control of Gene Expression Gene Regulation Is Necessary? By switching genes off when they are not needed, cells can prevent resources from being wasted. There should be natural selection favoring
More informationTOWARDS PUBLIC PROCUREMENT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS. Paulo Magina Public Sector Integrity Division
TOWARDS PUBLIC PROCUREMENT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS Paulo Magina Public Sector Integrity Division 10 th Public Procurement Knowledge Exchange Platform Istanbul, May 2014 The Organization for Economic
More informationDNA, RNA, Protein synthesis, and Mutations. Chapters 12-13.3
DNA, RNA, Protein synthesis, and Mutations Chapters 12-13.3 1A)Identify the components of DNA and explain its role in heredity. DNA s Role in heredity: Contains the genetic information of a cell that can
More informationMaster BioMedical Sciences (BMS) Track Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy
Master BioMedical Sciences (BMS) Track Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy The five tracks offered in the Medical Biology cluster are: Biochemistry and Metabolic Diseases Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy
More informationPRACTICAL APPROACH TO ECOTOXICOGENOMICS
ANNOUNCEMENT PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ECOTOXICOGENOMICS Advanced Workshop Studies in Biology and Applied Biosciences Department of Biology University of Aveiro, 30 April- 4 May 2007 This one-week post-graduate
More informationSchool of Nursing. Presented by Yvette Conley, PhD
Presented by Yvette Conley, PhD What we will cover during this webcast: Briefly discuss the approaches introduced in the paper: Genome Sequencing Genome Wide Association Studies Epigenomics Gene Expression
More informationPUBLIC & PRIVATE HEALTH CARE IN CANADA
PUBLIC & PRIVATE HEALTH CARE IN CANADA by Norma Kozhaya, Ph.D. Economist, Montreal Economic Institute before the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute Winnipeg - June 15, 2007 Possible private contribution
More informationThe sequence of bases on the mrna is a code that determines the sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide being synthesized:
Module 3F Protein Synthesis So far in this unit, we have examined: How genes are transmitted from one generation to the next Where genes are located What genes are made of How genes are replicated How
More informationHow many of you have checked out the web site on protein-dna interactions?
How many of you have checked out the web site on protein-dna interactions? Example of an approximately 40,000 probe spotted oligo microarray with enlarged inset to show detail. Find and be ready to discuss
More informationIntroduction to Proteomics 1.0
Introduction to Proteomics 1.0 CMSP Workshop Tim Griffin Associate Professor, BMBB Faculty Director, CMSP Objectives Why are we here? For participants: Learn basics of MS-based proteomics Learn what s
More informationG E N OM I C S S E RV I C ES
GENOMICS SERVICES THE NEW YORK GENOME CENTER NYGC is an independent non-profit implementing advanced genomic research to improve diagnosis and treatment of serious diseases. capabilities. N E X T- G E
More informationEMBL International PhD Programme Excellence in advanced training. European Molecular Biology Laboratory
EMBL International PhD Programme Excellence in advanced training European Molecular Biology Laboratory Table of contents Welcome to the EMBL International PhD Programme 4 Freedom for your independent
More information1. Name of pharmacopoeia
1 1. Name of pharmacopoeia European Pharmacopoeia 36 Member states (Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
More informationWeill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University Program in Pharmacology. Graduate School Curriculum
Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences of Cornell University Program in Pharmacology Graduate School Curriculum Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences Partnership between Weill Medical College and
More information