Workshop on Time-resolved Macromolecular Crystallography
BioCARS, November 20-22, 2008

BioCARS is hosting a Workshop on Time-resolved Macromolecular Crystallography
from Thursday, November 20 to Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Advanced
Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory. The aim of the workshop is to
provide hands-on training in designing and conducting time-resolved experiments
and in Laue data processing and analysis. The workshop will also provide an
opportunity for participants to discuss application of the technique to their
own scientific projects with experts in the field.

The BioCARS insertion device beamline 14-ID has recently undergone a complete
upgrade of both its X-ray and laser facilities. The beamline now includes two
new undulators that operate collinearly, a new Kirkpatrick-Baez mirror system, a
new picosecond laser system, and an upgraded ultra-fast X-ray chopper. As a
result, 100ps time-resolved experiments can now be conducted in both hybrid and
24-bunch APS mode, with crystals 10 times smaller and X-ray exposures 10 times
shorter than previously possible at BioCARS, while still obtaining excellent
data quality. As we resume time-resolved user operation on the upgraded 14-ID
beamline, we welcome new user groups interested in conducting time-resolved
experiments. At this workshop new and returning BioCARS users will be able to
learn about the exciting capabilities at beamline 14-ID.

A workshop registration fee of $75 for students and $125 for others will be
charged. Workshop materials, meals, and lodging for three nights will be
provided by BioCARS, but travel costs to and from APS will be covered by
participants. Students who require it may apply to BioCARS for limited financial
assistance.

For additional information regarding the workshop and registration please visit:
http://cars9.uchicago.edu/biocars/pages/trworkshop08/index.shtml
or contact:
Vukica Srajer ([log in to unmask]) or Jane Andrew ([log in to unmask])

BioCARS and this workshop are supported by NCRR/NIH grant 5 P41 RR007707 to The
University of Chicago, Keith Moffat, PI.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Workshop.

Vukica Srajer

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Vukica Srajer Ph.D.
University of Chicago/CARS
9700 South Cass Ave, Bldg 434B
Argonne, IL 60439
tel: (630) 252-0455
fax: (630) 252-0443
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