Macromolecular Structure and Function 2021
Online, virtual summer undergraduate research and mentoring program
The objectives of MSFP are 1) To provide a mentored research experience in Macromolecular Structure and Function and 2) To provide training in professional skills that will assist the participants in pursuing a degree and career in STEM. This fully virtual project involves faculty at four geographically-distributed institutions specializing in diverse but complementary approaches to study macromolecular structure and function.
Our intellectual focus is Macromolecular Structure and Function. In recent years there has been a dramatic expansion in the number of known macromolecular sequences and structures. Our ability to make full use of this information has been hindered by the fact that biochemical or biophysical characterization is feasible with only a small percent of them, but advances in computer-based algorithms and analytical methods provide complimentary methods that greatly expand our abilities to learn what macromolecules look like, what they do, how they perform their functions, and how they are regulated. Computational methods can also be used to elucidate molecular mechanisms that are beyond the resolution of experimental techniques. Our interdisciplinary team of mentors are experts in a variety of computer-based methods and will provide projects that enable participants to learn about cutting edge research questions, approaches and methods. At the same time, a common research theme helps enable a cohort experience for the participants who will work together during the first Welcome Week, during workshops, and while preparing oral, written and poster presentations of their research and results.
For more information, please contact Prof. Constance Jeffery at [email protected]
Applications are closed for the 2021 summer program.
Online, virtual summer undergraduate research and mentoring program
The objectives of MSFP are 1) To provide a mentored research experience in Macromolecular Structure and Function and 2) To provide training in professional skills that will assist the participants in pursuing a degree and career in STEM. This fully virtual project involves faculty at four geographically-distributed institutions specializing in diverse but complementary approaches to study macromolecular structure and function.
Our intellectual focus is Macromolecular Structure and Function. In recent years there has been a dramatic expansion in the number of known macromolecular sequences and structures. Our ability to make full use of this information has been hindered by the fact that biochemical or biophysical characterization is feasible with only a small percent of them, but advances in computer-based algorithms and analytical methods provide complimentary methods that greatly expand our abilities to learn what macromolecules look like, what they do, how they perform their functions, and how they are regulated. Computational methods can also be used to elucidate molecular mechanisms that are beyond the resolution of experimental techniques. Our interdisciplinary team of mentors are experts in a variety of computer-based methods and will provide projects that enable participants to learn about cutting edge research questions, approaches and methods. At the same time, a common research theme helps enable a cohort experience for the participants who will work together during the first Welcome Week, during workshops, and while preparing oral, written and poster presentations of their research and results.
For more information, please contact Prof. Constance Jeffery at [email protected]
Applications are closed for the 2021 summer program.
Please see Abstract book, Mentor and Participant Orientation materials, and some of the Workshop materials at http://jefferylabuic.weebly.com/msfp-resources.html. If resources are used, please acknowledge authors of individual resources (C. J. Jeffery if not otherwise indicated)
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