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Purified proteins are used in various types of scientific experiments and fields. For example, in structural biology, insights into the functional mechanisms can be obtained by elucidating the 3D molecular structure of proteins and protein complexes using technologies such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM and NMR.
In order for these experiments to produce reliable and biologically relevant results, they must be performed using high-quality proteins that are active, properly folded, in the right oligomeric state and contain correctly inserted co-factors. Ensuring that these parameters are fulfilled requires quality control.
In this course, we want to help the participants to become acquainted with the concept of protein quality control and provide them with an overview of the specific protein requirements for various downstream applications. Different techniques that can be applied for this purpose will be introduced and participants will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with these technologies.
This course is aimed at life science researchers of all levels, who are using or plan to use purified proteins in their wet lab experiments.
After this course, participants should be familiar with the biochemical and biophysical techniques that can be applied to ensure that they are working with high-quality protein samples suitable for the planned downstream experiments.
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During the course, specialists from both academia and industry will work closely together to introduce technologies frequently used in protein quality control. Some of these methodologies can be utilised both to assess protein quality and as standalone biophysical characterisation techniques.
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Date: 9 - 13 Mar 2026
Location: EMBL Heidelberg
Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre
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Contact: EMBL Events