Chile Networking Event
Event date:
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 - Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013 Export event
Event Location: University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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This one-day event will bring together high school students from different parts of Chile who are interested in Biophysics. Students will have the opportunity to participate in introductory discussions on protein structures, DNA structures, optical tweezers, fluorescence, and microscopy as well as participate in a number of hands on activities in the campus laboratory.
Organizer
Marta Bunster, Universidad de Conception
Event Speakers
Marta Bunster, Universidad de Conception
Maria Jose Gallardo, Universidad de Conception
Jose Martinez, Universidad de Conception
Carola Bruna, Universidad de Conception
Event Schedule
Morning: 9:30am - 12:20pm
Reception of the students and teachers
- Introductory discussion on:
- Protein structures, DNA structures and representation
- Optical tweezers
- Coffee or Chocolate break
- Fluorescence
- Microscopy
Lunch: 12:20- 2:00pm
Afternoon: 2:00-5:00pm
- Hands on activities:
- Modeling proteins and DNA structures using physical and virtual models to understand how the atoms stand together and to relate structure and function.
- Performing activities to understand fluorescence microscopymicroscopy
- Closing remarks : Auditorium Lipschutz