FRIDAY LECTURES: Pushing the Limits of Molecular Structure, Friday, May 16, at 3 PM
A silent revolution is underway in the world of structural biology!
Guest of Honor: Richard Henderson, PhD, FRS, Group Leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge (United Kingdom)
The event will be hosted by Albert Weixlbaumer.
In 2025, cryo-electron microscopy (CryoEM) is poised to surpass X-ray crystallography as the leading method for discovering new molecular structures. This breakthrough is reflected in the growing number of deposits in the Protein Data Bank, highlighting the increasing efficiency and precision of this technology.
But the journey is far from over.
In this new edition of the Friday Lectures, Professor Richard Henderson — Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate in 2017 and a prominent figure in CryoEM — will offer an insightful look at recent advancements in this cutting-edge technique. Through concrete examples, he will delve into the remaining technological and scientific challenges: reducing radiation damage and improving image quality to push the boundaries of molecular understanding.
This event is a rare opportunity to explore the inner workings of a rapidly evolving field, presented by one of its pioneers. An exciting immersion for anyone interested in the future of biomolecular research.
📅 A must-attend event for structural biology enthusiasts!