European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Campuses

The EMBL Grenoble site specializes in structural biology and offers a range of advanced training programs, workshops, and courses focused on molecular and cellular mechanisms. These programs are designed for PhD students, postdocs, and researchers seeking to deepen their expertise in cutting-edge techniques.

• Structural Biology Fundamentals: This course introduces key concepts in X-ray crystallography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), providing hands-on training in protein structure determination and molecular modeling.
• Advanced Cryo-EM Workshop: Participants learn sample preparation, data collection, and image processing using state-of-the-art electron microscopes, with emphasis on high-resolution structure elucidation of macromolecular complexes.
• Integrative Structural Biology: A comprehensive program combining computational biology, bioinformatics, and experimental methods to study dynamic biomolecular systems, including hybrid approaches with small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).
• Molecular Biophysics Seminar Series: Regular sessions covering biophysical techniques for studying protein folding, interactions, and dynamics, featuring guest lectures from international experts.
• PhD Training in Infection Biology: Focused on host-pathogen interactions at the structural level, this course explores viral and bacterial mechanisms using Grenoble's unique facilities at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF).
• Bioinformatics for Structural Biologists: Training in software tools for sequence analysis, structure prediction, and database mining, essential for modern structural genomics projects.
• Lab Management and Grant Writing: Practical workshops on scientific communication, ethics, and funding strategies tailored to EMBL's interdisciplinary environment.

These courses leverage Grenoble's collaborative ecosystem, including partnerships with the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) and the ESRF, fostering innovation in life sciences. Participants gain access to world-class instrumentation and benefit from EMBL's emphasis on international collaboration. The programs typically span 1-4 weeks, with options for extended research stays, ensuring participants can apply learned skills directly to their projects. EMBL Grenoble's curriculum evolves with scientific advancements, prioritizing open science and reproducibility in structural biology research.