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structural dynamics of light-induced processes in bacteriorhodopsin "
University of Lausanne (Switzerland), 9-10
April 1999
Chairmen: M. Chergui and S. Haacke
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Times_New_RomanRecent
progress in protein synthesis and spectroscopy is a strong motivation
for a workshop focusing on bacteriorhodopsin and its mutants. The
central subject of the workshop is the relation between structure and
photosensitive functions of the BR protein, with special emphasis on
the dynamics, both from the experimental and theoretical point of view.
Addressing a specific community and a well-defined topic, the workshop
will allow for a very informal and direct exchange of information and
ideas.
Topics to be covered include BR synthesis and mutagenesis, X-ray
diffraction, steady-state and ultrafast spectroscopy, as well as
theoretical modelling.
Workshop Program
Thrusday April 8, 1999:
Registration and get together at the Bâtiment de Biologie,
Université de Lausanne (see below and
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for venue)
Friday, April 9, 1999. Morning: Synthesis and
Structure
E. Landau (Biozentrum, Basel):
Crystallization in Cubo: General applicability to
membrane proteins
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(MPI-Munich)Times_New_Roman:
Lipid micropatches in oligomeric membrane proteins: X-ray
structure of the bacteriorhodopsin-lipid complex.
M. Sheves (Rehovot,
Israel): Times_New_RomanLight-induced
reactions occur in bacteriorhodopsin with C13 = C14 non-isomerizable
artificial pigments.
E. Pebay - Peyroula
(IBS-Grenoble): Times_New_RomanStructure
of bacteriorhodopsin to 2.2 Ang
resolution.
R. Henderson
(MRC-Cambridge): Times_New_RomanTitle
to be announced
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April 9, 1999. Afternoon: Structural Dynamics
F. Schotte
(ESRF-Grenoble): Times_New_RomanStroboscopic
X-ray diffraction on Purple Membrane.
R. Neutze
(Uppsala): Times_New_RomanTrapping
bacteriorhodopsin's photo-intermediates within crystals
K. Schulten (Urbana,
USA): Times_New_RomanTitle to be
announced
Ch. Bressler (Lausanne &
PSI): Times_New_RomanImplementing
time-resoved X-ray absorption to probe structural dynamics in
biological systems
Times_New_RomanSaturday
April 10, 1999. Morning: Spectroscopy and Electronic
Structure
G.H. Atkinson (Tucson,
USA): Times_New_RomanVibrational
Spectra of Intermediates in Biophysical Reactions: Picosecond
Time-Resolved Coherent Raman Spectroscopy
G. Büldt
(Jülich): Times_New_RomanStructural
changes between intermediate states of bacteriorhodopsin
E. Bamberg
(Frankfurt): Times_New_RomanTitle
to be announced
F.Buda (Amsterdam,
NL): Times_New_RomanA Car-Parrinello
Molecular Dynamics investigation of the primary photochemical event in
vision.
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Nonella (LMU-Munich): Properties of the First Excited State of
Protonated Schiff Base Model Molecules
Saturday April 10, 1999. Afternoon: Ultrafast
Spectroscopy
W. Zinth
(LMU-Munich): Times_New_RomanExcited
State Reaction Dynamics of Bacteriorhodopsin.
M. Ottolenghi
(Jerusalem): Times_New_RomanOn the
Nature of the Primary Light-Induced Events in Bacteriorhodopsin:
Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Native and C13=C14 Locked Pigments.
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Anfinrud (Bethesda, USA): Ultrafast time-resolved studies of
retinal photoisomerization in bacteriorhodopsin.
V. Sundström (Lund,
Sweden): Times_New_RomanBarrierless
Isomerization in Cyanine Dye Molecules - a Model for Bacteriorhodopsin
Primary Isomerization?
Times_New_RomanLocation:
The workshop will take place at Bâtiment de Biologie of the Faculty of
Sciences (University of Lausanne). Accomodation will be downtown (see
below for hotel reservations). The University is reached easily within
20 min by public transportation. Lausanne is directly linked through
frequent train connections with the Geneva (40 min) and Zürich (2h
45min) airports, and is also easily accessible by train from other
major European cities.
Venue: To come to the University from the train
station: take the Metro just in fron of the station and go to
Lausanne-Flon station (one stop). From there, take the TSOL train and
get off at UNIL-Sorge. The Bâtiment de Biologie is at the left end of
the parking in front of the station (see web page for a map).
Poster contributions: Invited speakers and
participants are strongly encouraged to present contributions in the
form of posters. These will be posted close to the conference room and
will be accessible throughout the workshop. A one-page abstract should
be submitted before March, 30th 1999. All contributions are accepted
without selection.
Meals: They will be served at the Banana
building of the University (see map on the web), in the refectory and
the Restaurant de Dorigny (more expensive) on Friday, and only in the
latter on Saturday.
Accomodation and travel information: The
approximate prices for hotels in Lausanne range from Sfr 110.- to 150.-
/night for a single room. Please consult the workshop web site
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for more information and hotel registration forms. We recommend
you to book your hotel via us, as the University benefits from special
rates.
Registration fees: The registration fee will be
Sfr 150,- including attendance at the workshop, workshop
dinner, and coffee breaks. In order to avoid extra bank charges, we
recommend you to pay upon arrival at the registration desk. A receipt
will then be delivered by the organisers.
Registration and deadlines: The attached
registration form should be copied to your e-mail answer and sent with
your payment before 00FF,0000,0000March 15th,
1999 to
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Information from
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or
Sandrine Massonnet, secretary
Institut de Physique de la Matière Condensee,
Faculte des Sciences, BSP
Universite de Lausanne,
Ch-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
tel.: xx-41-21-692 3625, Fax.:xx-41-21-692 3635 or 3605
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Chaipersons:
Prof. Majed CHERGUI
Institut de Physique de la Matière condensée,
Faculte des Sciences, BSP
Universite de Lausanne,
Ch-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
tel.: xx-41-21-692 3678 (direct), (21) 692 3660/3625 (secr.)
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Dr Stefan Haacke
Institut de Micro- et Optoelectronique
Departement de Physique
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
Ch-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
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fax: xx-41-21-693 5480
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