From BIOSCI-REQUEST Wed Mar 1 10:02:14 1995 Return-Path: BIOSCI-REQUEST Received: (from daemon@localhost) by net.bio.net (8.6.10/8.6.6) id KAA02537 for rna-list; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 10:02:14 -0800 Received: from po8.andrew.cmu.edu (PO8.ANDREW.CMU.EDU [128.2.10.108]) by net.bio.net (8.6.10/8.6.6) with ESMTP id KAA02522 for ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 10:02:10 -0800 Received: (from postman@localhost) by po8.andrew.cmu.edu (8.6.9/8.6.9) id NAA06998 for rna@net.bio.net; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:02:06 -0500 Received: via switchmail; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:02:05 -0500 (EST) Received: from unix4.andrew.cmu.edu via qmail ID ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:01:25 -0500 (EST) Received: from unix4.andrew.cmu.edu via qmail ID ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:01:21 -0500 (EST) Received: from mms.4.60.Jan.26.1995.18.44.27.pmax.ul4.EzMail.2.0.CUILIB.3.45.SNAP.NOT.LINKED.unix4.andrew.cmu.edu.pmax.ul4 via MS.5.6.unix4.andrew.cmu.edu.pmax_ul4; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:01:18 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:01:18 -0500 (EST) From: "Alexander J. Ropelewski" To: rna@net.bio.net Subject: Molecular Mechanics and Dynamics workshop Annoucement "METHODS OF MOLECULAR MECHANICS AND DYNAMICS OF BIOPOLYMERS" WORKSHOP Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center August 16-19, 1995 The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) is hosting a workshop on "Methods of Molecular Mechanics and Dynamics of Biopolymers," August 16-19, 1995. The workshop will familiarize biomedical researchers with computational methods and provide practice in applying supercomputing resources to problems of concern in molecular mechanics. Practical experience on our supercomputers will be gained in the application to: (1) the theory and practice of molecular mechanics and dynamics; (2) the development and refinement of molecular mechanics force fields; (3) the problem of conformation mapping and analysis of polypeptide structures, including the refinement of structure from measured NMR data; and (4) computation of interaction energies and free energies for protein-drug interactions and conformational thermodynamics. Workshop leaders are Dr. Charles L. Brooks III, The Scripps Research Institute and Dr. Alexander D. MacKerell Jr., University of Maryland at Baltimore. The worskhop will consist of lectures and extensive hands-on sessions. General aspects of molecular mechanics software will be discussed and a number of packages are available for use at the PSC. However, the programs CHARMM and QUANTA will be utilized most extensively in demonstrations. Hands-on sessions will be emphasized. Participants will be able to work on the examples provided or on their own experimental data. No prior supercomputing experience is necessary. This workshop is funded by a grant from the Biomedical Research Technology Program, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health. Travel, meals and hotel accommodations for researchers affilated with U.S. academic institutions are supported by this grant. Enrollment is limited to 20. An application form is included. Deadline for applications is: June 22, 1995. Please direct inquires or send the following application form to blankens@psc.edu. Additional information about this workshop can be found in http://pscinfo.psc.edu/biomed/workshops95.html PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER BIOMEDICAL INITIATIVE ************************************** August 16-19, 1995 APPLICATION Name:________________________________________________________________________ Affiliation:_________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ (Business) _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (Home) ____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ ______________________ (Business) (Home) *Social Security Number: _______-_____-_______ Citizenship: ____________ Electronic Mail Address:____________________________________________________ Status: ___Graduate ___Post-doctoral Fellow ___Faculty ___Other (specify) Please indicate specifically any special housing, transportation or dietary arrangements you will need: _______________________________________________ How did you learn about this workshop? _____________________________________ REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a completed application form and a cover letter. The letter should describe, in one or two paragraphs, your current research and how participating in the workshop will enhance this research. Please include a brief statement describing your level of experience with computers. Faculty members, staff and post-docs should provide a curriculum vita. Graduate students must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Please return all application materials by June 22, 1995 to: Biomedical Workshop Applications Committee Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center 4400 Fifth Avenue, Suite 230C Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Direct inquiries to: Nancy Blankenstein, blankens@psc.edu or 412/268-4960. *Disclosure of Social Security Number is voluntary. PSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap. From BIOSCI-REQUEST Sat Mar 25 15:54:20 1995 Return-Path: BIOSCI-REQUEST Received: (from daemon@localhost) by net.bio.net (8.6.10/8.6.6) id KAA03952 for rna-list; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 10:09:23 -0800 Received: from po6.andrew.cmu.edu (PO6.ANDREW.CMU.EDU [128.2.10.106]) by net.bio.net (8.6.10/8.6.6) with ESMTP id KAA03932 for ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 10:09:18 -0800 Received: (from postman@localhost) by po6.andrew.cmu.edu (8.6.9/8.6.9) id NAA08386 for rna@net.bio.net; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:09:12 -0500 Received: via switchmail; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:09:10 -0500 (EST) Received: from unix4.andrew.cmu.edu via qmail ID ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:08:59 -0500 (EST) Received: from unix4.andrew.cmu.edu via qmail ID ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:08:53 -0500 (EST) Received: from mms.4.60.Jan.26.1995.18.44.27.pmax.ul4.EzMail.2.0.CUILIB.3.45.SNAP.NOT.LINKED.unix4.andrew.cmu.edu.pmax.ul4 via MS.5.6.unix4.andrew.cmu.edu.pmax_ul4; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:08:53 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 1 Mar 1995 13:08:53 -0500 (EST) From: "Alexander J. Ropelewski" To: rna@net.bio.net Subject: Structure Determination from NMR workshop Annoucement STRUCTURE DETERMINATION FROM NMR Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center June 25-28, 1995 Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) is offering biomedical researchers a "Structure Determination From NMR" Workshop. The objective is to introduce participants to the different techniques for the elucidation of solution structures of biological macromolecules from nuclear magnetic resonance data. The workshop is free to academic participants. The worskhop will consist of lectures and extensive hands-on sessions. The programs AMBER, Mardigras and MidasPlus will be discussed. Hands-on sessions will be emphasized. Participants will be able to work on the examples provided or on their own experimental data. No prior supercomputing experience is necessary. Workshop leaders are: Dr. David Case, The Scripps Research Institute; and Drs Thomas James, Julie Newdoll and Uli Schmitz, University of California, San Francisco. This workshop is funded by a grant from the Biomedical Research Technology Program, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health. Travel, meals and hotel accommodations for researchers affilated with U.S. academic institutions are supported by this grant. Enrollment is limited to 20. An application form is included. Deadline for applications is: April 28, 1995. Additional information about this workshop can be found in http://pscinfo.psc.edu/biomed/workshops95.html * * * * * * * * * * PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER BIOMEDICAL INITIATIVE STRUCTURE DETERMINATION FROM NMR June 25-28, 1995 APPLICATION Name:________________________________________________________________________ Affiliation:_________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________ (Business) _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (Home) ____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ ______________________ (Business) (Home) *Social Security Number: _______-_____-_______ Citizenship: ____________ Electronic Mail Address:____________________________________________________ Status: ___Graduate ___Post-doctoral Fellow ___Faculty ___Other (specify) Please indicate specifically any special housing, transportation or dietary arrangements you will need: _______________________________________________ How did you learn about this workshop? _____________________________________ REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a completed application form and a cover letter. The letter should describe, in one or two paragraphs, your current research and how participating in the workshop will enhance this research. Please include a brief statement describing your level of experience with computers. Faculty members, staff and post-docs should provide a curriculum vita. Graduate students must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Please return all application materials by APRIL 28, 1995 to: Biomedical Workshop Applications Committee Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center 4400 Fifth Avenue, Suite 230C Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Direct inquiries to: Nancy Blankenstein, blankens@psc.edu or 412/268-4960. *Disclosure of Social Security Number is voluntary. PSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap. From BIOSCI-REQUEST Sat Mar 25 16:13:46 1995 Return-Path: BIOSCI-REQUEST Received: (from daemon@localhost) by net.bio.net (8.6.10/8.6.6) id JAA00683 for rna-list; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 09:52:13 -0800 Received: from po7.andrew.cmu.edu (PO7.ANDREW.CMU.EDU [128.2.10.107]) by net.bio.net (8.6.10/8.6.6) with ESMTP id JAA00666 for ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 09:52:04 -0800 Received: (from postman@localhost) by po7.andrew.cmu.edu (8.6.9/8.6.9) id MAA07576 for rna@net.bio.net; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:52:00 -0500 Received: via switchmail; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:51:58 -0500 (EST) Received: from unix4.andrew.cmu.edu via qmail ID ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:50:00 -0500 (EST) Received: from unix4.andrew.cmu.edu via qmail ID ; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:49:57 -0500 (EST) Received: from mms.4.60.Jan.26.1995.18.44.27.pmax.ul4.EzMail.2.0.CUILIB.3.45.SNAP.NOT.LINKED.unix4.andrew.cmu.edu.pmax.ul4 via MS.5.6.unix4.andrew.cmu.edu.pmax_ul4; Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:49:56 -0500 (EST) Message-ID: Date: Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:49:56 -0500 (EST) From: "Alexander J. Ropelewski" To: rna@net.bio.net Subject: Sequencing Analysis workshop Annoucement NUCLEIC ACID AND PROTEIN SEQUENCE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania June 4-9, 1995 Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) is again offering a five-day workshop on "Nucleic Acid and Protein Sequence Analysis," June 4-9, 1995. It is funded by a grant from the National Center for Human Genome Research of the National Institutes of Health. The workshop will familiarize biomedical researchers with computational methods and provide practice in applying supercomputing resources to problems of concern in macromolecular sequence analysis. Emphasis will be on alignment of and pattern extraction from multiple sequences. Participants will gain practical experience on PSC's Cray C-90 and T3D in (1) comparing and aligning sequences, (2) identifying informative patterns in a set of sequences; and (3) using extracted informative patterns to identify related sequences. Researchers will also learn several approaches to database searching and multiple sequence alignment, how to use profile analysis effectively, and how to identify patterns in their sequences. Participants are encouraged to bring sequence analysis problems from their current research. Extensive documentation will be given at the outset on the PSC computing environment as well as on the specific programs to be employed in the workshop. No prior supercomputing experience is required. Workshop leaders are Dr. Gary Churchill, Cornell University, Dr. Michael Gribskov, San Diego Supercomputing Center, and Dr. Hugh Nicholas, PSC. A limited number of grants to cover travel and hotel accommodations are available for U.S. academic participants. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY A $135 REGISTRATION FEE, IN ADVANCE, UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE WORKSHOP. The deadline for submitting applications is April 17, 1995. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. Additional information about this workshop can be found in http://pscinfo.psc.edu/biomed/workshops95.html * * * * * PITTSBURGH SUPERCOMPUTING CENTER NUCLEIC ACID AND PROTEIN SEQUENCE ANALYSIS WORKSHOP FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS June 4-9, 1995 APPLICATION Name: ________________________________________________________________ Affiliation: ________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ (Business) ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (Home) ________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________________ ______________________________ (Business) (Home) *Social Security Number: _______-_____-_______ Citizenship:___________________ Electronic Mail Address:_______________________________________________________ Status: ___Graduate ___Post-doctoral Fellow ___Faculty ___Other (specify) In order to attend the workshop, will you need funds for travel?___ lodging?___ Please indicate specifically any special housing, transportation or dietary arrangements you will need: __________________________________________ How did you learn about this workshop:_________________________________________ REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a completed application form and a cover letter. The letter should describe, in one or two paragraphs, the sequence analysis problems encountered in your research, and how participating in the workshop will enhance this research. Please include a brief statement describing your level of experience with computers. Faculty members, staff and post-docs should provide a curriculum vita. Graduate students must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. If you have requested travel funds, please include the cost of roundtrip air fare from your home to Pittsburgh and indicate the amount of travel funds you will need. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A $135 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FEE UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE WORKSHOP. Please return all application materials by APRIL 17, 1995 to: Biomedical Workshop Applications Committee Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center 4400 Fifth Avenue, Suite 230C Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Direct inquiries to: Nancy Blankenstein, blankens@psc.edu or 412/268-4960. *Disclosure of Social Security Number is voluntary. PSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, or handicap.