16-19.12.2024: Scientific Module “Computational Design and Directed Evolution of Therapeutic Peptides”
We cordially invite you to a one week block online seminar “Computational Design and Directed Evolution of Therapeutic Peptides” by:
Prof. Allison Walker, PhD., Prof. Dr. Jens Meiler
(Vanderbilt University)
Prof. Dr. Annette Beck-Sickinger, Prof. Dr. Christina Lamers, Prof. Dr. Clara T. Schoeder, Prof. Dr. Leonard Kaysser, Dr. Georg Künze
(Leipzig University)
DATE
16 – 19. December 2024 / 1-5PM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Peptides as therapeutics are an emerging class of therapeutics modalities, due to their high binding affinities and specificities. Here we will discuss their characteristics as therapeutic class and give an overview on recent and future developments. Furthermore, we highlight strategies for identification and optimization of peptide therapeutics. We will also cover emerging technologies for structure-based computational design of peptides using Rosetta and new AI tools. Specifically, we will train students the theoretical background of computational techniques for peptide design and provide hands-on training with respect to engineering peptides consisting of genetically encoded but also non-canonical amino acids.
PROGRAM:
>> Program Overview
WHO:
Students and doctoral researchers, postdocs, public, for interested parties
GRADING:
This is a one credit course, if you take the exam you will get two credits.
ROOM:
BBZ (), Deutscher Platz 5, Leipzig. Lecturer portion virtually via Zoom.
REGISTRATION:
Students who wish to take the class for credit should register as soon as possible! Students, postdocs, and faculty who wish to audit the class are welcome. Please register via to online form or send a note to Anett Albrecht ().
