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EMBO Practical Course

Integrative modelling of biomolecular interactions

26 – 30 April 2027 | Athens, Greece

  • Registration Deadline
  • 8 November 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 8 November 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 10 December 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 31 January 2027

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About the Practical Course

Integrative modelling has become a central framework for understanding biomolecular interactions by combining heterogeneous experimental data with advanced computational approaches. Over the past few years, the field has undergone rapid development, driven by breakthroughs in AI-based structure prediction and the integration of molecular simulations to move beyond static structural models. These advances now make it possible to explore not only the architecture of biomolecular complexes, but also their conformational landscapes and functional dynamics.

This EMBO Practical Course will provide an up-to-date overview of integrative modelling strategies with a focus on biomolecular dynamics. Building on progress in dynamic structural biology, deep learning, hybrid AI/physics approaches, and simulations, this practical course will highlight how structural and dynamic information can be of help to capture transient or heterogeneous interactions. Special attention will be given to challenging systems such as molecular machines, disordered regions, and multi-component assemblies, where dynamics are essential for function.

By bringing together leading experts and early-career researchers, this EMBO Practical Course will serve as a platform for hands-on training, discussions between communities and network building. Roughly half of the course will consist of practical sessions where the participants will run computations on interesting biological problems. To encourage interaction between the tutors and participants and stimulate discussions, the participants will be prompted to present their own research, both in flash presentations and poster sessions and to bring their own research problems to dedicated troubleshooting sessions.


About EMBO Courses and Workshops

EMBO Courses and Workshops are selected for their excellent scientific quality and timelines, provision of good networking activities for all participants and speaker gender diversity (at least 40% of speakers must be from the underrepresented gender).

Organisers are encouraged to implement measures to make the meeting environmentally more sustainable.

 
 

Programme

 

Registration

  • Registration Deadline
  • 8 November 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 8 November 2026
  • Chosen Participants Will Be Notified By
  • 10 December 2026
  • Payment Deadline
  • 31 January 2027

 

  • STUDENTS/POSTDOCS EUR 550
  • INDUSTRY EUR 1100

Registration includes:

  • Accommodation for 6 nights (25.04.2027 – 01.05.2027)
  • Course materials
  • Coffee breaks
  • Meals (breakfast and lunch everyday / dinner on Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
  • Welcome reception
  • Excursion and conference dinner

Registration information

We will ask for a reference letter for all the applicants, except for postdocs. Applicants with a Ph.D. can upload their CV instead of a reference letter.

EMBO fee waiver, travel, and childcare grants are available for the participants. Applicants working in Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, and Turkey are strongly encouraged to apply for these fellowships.

The fellowship applications should be made while applying for the course.

Payment

Payment instructions will be emailed to successful applicants.

Cancellation policy

All registration cancellation requests should be sent to lucy.holt@bio.ku.dk in writing. For cancellation requests received on or before 1 March 2027, the full payment, less bank charges, will be refunded; for cancellation requests received on and after 1 March 2027, the full amount will be charged and no refunds will be made. No cash refunds will be made for credit card payments in the case of cancellation.

Selection criteria

Students registered in a Master or Ph.D. program in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, computational biology or computational chemistry will be selected based on a letter of application and their tutor's recommendation. Applicants with a Ph.D. will be asked for a CV and list of publications.

We will maintain a balance between genders and between countries in Europe and also associated EMBO countries. Non-European applications will be considered if recommended by scientists actively engaged in the field.

Abstract guidelines

The abstract should have a title, author list with affiliation and a text of maximum 300 words. The abstract should contain: (1) the motivation of the applicant in applying this course, (2) a brief description of the scientific problem they are investigating.

Poster specifications

Please bring one copy of your poster, A0 size, portrait format. All students will be required to give a short, 1 minute, flash talk introduction to their poster.

Travel grants and registration fee waivers

Travel grants and registration fee waivers are available for participants.

Selection of awardees is handled directly by the organizers. EMBO travel grants and registration fee waivers are allocated on the basis of the quality of the submitted abstract.

Applicants do not need to apply separately for these but should indicate on the registration form if they wish to be considered.

Additional travel grants are available for EMBC Associate Member States Chile, India, Singapore and Taiwan.

Child care grants

EMBO Courses and Workshops offers grants to offset additional childcare costs incurred by participants or speakers when participating at any EMBO Courses and Workshop funded meeting. Eligible costs include fees for a caregiver or child-care facility, travel costs for a caregiver, or travel costs for taking the child to the meeting etc. Please indicate on the registration form whether you would like to be considered for the grant. Please also describe how you intend to use the childcare grant and specify the sum that you will need.

Accessibility grants

EMBO offers accessibility grants to support participants at EMBO Courses & Workshops with any access needs. These grants cover up to 500 Euros for any additional costs e.g. to adapt the conference environment, or to be accompanied by someone to assist them where necessary.

Participants with access needs may apply for a grant via the registration system of the related EMBO event, or by emailing the organizers of the related EMBO event directly.


Code of conduct

Anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy

At EMBO, we believe that harassment and discriminatory behaviour are unacceptable in any setting.

Media and communications policy

Recording or communication of the presented data needs to be agreed upon by all concerned.

EMBO's code of conduct is applicable for all participants of this EMBO meeting and can be found here.

 

Contact

Lucy Holt

Email: lucy.holt@bio.ku.dk

Phone: +45 51911527

 

 

Venue

National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF)

48 Vass. Constantinou Avenue, 11635 Athens, Greece

Accommodation

All participants (speakers and attendees) will be housed together at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens. Participants will share twin rooms.

The Royal Olympic Hotel is a 19-minute walk from the National Hellenic Research Foundation. The venue is 35 km from Athens Airport. From the airport, there is a direct metro connection in under one hour. The closest metro station, Evangelismos, is 650 metres from the venue.

Transport

From Athens Airport (ATH) you can take metro line 3 (blue line), get off at Syntagma Station. Then transfer to line 2 (red line) towards Elliniko. Get off one stop later at Acropolis Station. From there it will be around 3 minute walk to the hotel.

From Athens Central Railway Station (Larissa Station) take metro line 2 (red line) towards Elliniko, and exit at Acropolis Station. From there it will be around 3 minute walk to the hotel.

About the Area

Athens offers a wide range of restaurants, cafés, and cultural sites within walking distance of the hotel.

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