From MMADRID@B.PSC.EDU Thu May 19 10:57:53 1994 Received: from B.PSC.EDU for MMADRID@B.PSC.EDU by www.ccl.net (8.6.4/930601.1506) id KAA09161; Thu, 19 May 1994 10:37:45 -0400 From: Date: Thu, 19 May 1994 10:38:40 -0400 (EDT) To: chemistry@ccl.net Message-Id: <940519103840.24c25828@B.PSC.EDU> Subject: CCL: Computational X-Ray worskshop offered at PSC COMPUTATIONAL X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center July 24-27, 1994 Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) is offering biomedical researchers a computational X-ray crystallography workshop. The objective of this workshop is to introduce participants to the theoretical and computational analysis of X-ray crystallography data of both small molecules and macromolecules. Topics will include: the theoretical basis for the minimal function, simulated annealing, molecular replacement, phasing and density modification. The programs SnB, based on Shake and Bake, and X-PLOR will be extensively discussed. Hands-on sessions will be emphasized. Participants will be able to work on the examples provided during the hands-on sessions, or on their own experimental data. No prior supercomputing experience is necessary. Workshop leaders are: Dr. Axel Brunger, Yale University, Dr. Herbert Hauptman, Medical Foundation of Buffalo, Inc. and Dr. Russ Miller, State University of New York at Buffalo. This workshop is funded by a grant from the Biomedical Research Technology Program, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health. Travel, meals and hotel accommodations for academic participants are supported by this grant. Enrollment is limited to 20. Deadline for applications is: May 24, 1994. PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER BIOMEDICAL INITIATIVE COMPUTATIONAL X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY July 24-27, 1994 APPLICATION Name:________________________________________________________________________ Affiliation:_________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ (Business) _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (Home) ____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ ______________________ (Business) (Home) *Social Security Number: _______-_____-_______ Citizenship: ____________ Electronic Mail Address:____________________________________________________ Status: ___Graduate ___Post-doctoral Fellow ___Faculty ___Other (specify) Please indicate specifically any special housing, transportation or dietary arrangements you will need: _______________________________________________ How did you learn about this workshop? _____________________________________ REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a completed application form and a cover letter. The letter should describe, in one or two paragraphs, your current research and how participating in the workshop will enhance this research. Please include a brief statement describing your level of experience with computers. Faculty members, staff and post-docs should provide a curriculum vita. Graduate students must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Please return all application materials by MAY 24, 1994 to: Biomedical Workshop Applications Committee Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center 4400 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Direct inquiries to: Nancy Blankenstein, 412/268-4960, or send electronic mail to blankens@psc.edu (internet) *Disclosure of Social Security Number is voluntary. PSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap.