Hi Everyone ... reposting this with the correct subject line (thanks to Paul Emsley for pointing out my mistake!) Applications are now open for the 2025 edition of RapiData at SSRL. RapiData is a practical course in macromolecular X-ray diffraction data collection, data processing and structure solution. The aim of the RapiData course is to educate and train young scientists in data collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will be held at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA, from May 5 to May 10, 2025. The course will comprise hands-on experiments at the SSRL beamlines, software tutorials, and lectures on the following topics: Specimen preparation, Data collection strategies, X-ray light sources, X-ray detectors, Data reduction, Structure solution by MAD, SAD and Molecular Replacement, Complementary methods (spectroscopy and small angle scattering) Please visit https://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/rapidata/rapidata-2025/ and use the link on the "Application and Registration" page to apply for the course. The application deadline is January 31, 2025. Please note that sending an application is NOT a commitment to attend ... successful applicants will be selected and notified early in February 2025 and at that time invited to register and book accommodation at SLAC Stanford Guesthouse. A limited amount of support funding may be available. Please direct questions to Silvia Russi ([email protected]) or Clyde Smith ([email protected]).

Hi Everyone, Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of RapiData at SSRL. RapiData is a practical course in macromolecular crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection, data processing and structure solution. The aim of the RapiData2026 course is to educate and train young scientists in protein purification and crystallization, and data collection and processing methods at synchrotron beamlines, using state-of-the-art software and instrumentation. The course will be held at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) located on the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory campus in Menlo Park, CA, from May 4 to May 8, 2026. The course will comprise hands-on crystallization experiments in the new DOE-funded BraVE drug design lab, data collection at the SSRL beamlines, software tutorials, and lectures on the following topics - protein expression and purification, protein crystallization and crystal analysis, crystal preparation including cryoproectection and room temperature mounting, data collection strategies, X-ray light sources, X-ray detectors, data reduction, structure solution by MAD, SAD and molecular replacement (including model preparation using protein folding algorithms like AlphaFold), and complementary methods (including spectroscopy and small angle scattering). Following directly after RapiData2026 on Saturday May 9, there will be a one-day satellite workshop on XFEL sample preparation, data collection and data analysis hosted by scientific staff at the LCLS XFEL, also at the SLAC campus. Please visit https://www-ssrl.slac.stanford.edu/rapidata/rapidata-2026/ and use the link on the "Application and Registration" page to apply for the course. The application deadline is January 31, 2026. Please note that sending an application is NOT a commitment to attend ... successful applicants will be selected and notified early in February 2026 and at that time invited to register and book accommodation at SLAC Stanford Guesthouse. A limited amount of support funding may be available. Please direct questions to Silvia Russi ([email protected]) or Clyde Smith ([email protected]) for Rapidata2026, and Pamela Schleissner ([email protected]) for the XFEL satellite workshop.