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Conformational Ensembles from Experimental Data
and Computer Simulations
Welcome Letter
August 2017
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to welcome you to the Biophysical Society Thematic Meeting on
Conformational
Ensembles from Experimental Data and Computer Simulations
.
We have assembled an exciting
program, which consists of a mix of computation, theory, and a broad range of methods in
experimental structural biology with a focus on methods and applications for studying the
structural dynamics of biomolecules by integrating experiments and simulations. This meeting
aims to bring together scientists from across disciplines to advance integrative structural biology
into the “dynamic age”.
The program features 25 invited speakers, 12 short talks selected from contributed posters, and
120 contributed posters. Over 160 participants from around the world will be in attendance to
share and discuss their ideas. We hope that the meeting will not only provide a venue for
exchanging recent exciting progress, but also promote fruitful discussions and foster future
collaborations.
Harnack Haus lies in the center of the “German Oxford” of Berlin, which is characterized by its
excellent scientific institutions. Established in 1929 as guest house and conference venue of the
Kaiser Wilhelm Society in Berlin-Dahlem, it quickly distinguished itself as an international
scientific club, hosting prominent scientists, artists, industrialists, and politicians. After World
War II, it was used as an officers’ club by the U.S. Armed Forces, until its return to the Max Planck
Society in 1994. Today, the Max Planck Society draws inspiration from the venue’s founding
history, which we invite you to explore in the Harnack Haus’ exhibition installations, located in
the foyer areas.
Thank you all for joining this meeting, and we look forward to enjoying this event with you!
Sincerely,
Helen Berman, Andrea Cavalli, Gerhard Hummer, Kresten Lindorff-Larsen
The Organizing Committee