European Crystallographic Meeting 2025 (ECM35)
25-29 August, LVIV – POZNAŃ
The ECM35 will highlight advancements in crystallography and related science fields through keynote speeches, plenary lectures, microsymposia, and a commercial exhibition. Attendees can present their research via oral or poster presentations, and there will be meetings, workshops, and social activities for networking.
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CCDC Workshops, Talks, Posters, and Chairing
Workshop: Understand Solid Forms with the CSD
Date: 25th August
Time: 9:00–15:00
Venue: Faculty of Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
During this workshop, we will focus on effective searching in the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) and provide tips and tricks for using the Mercury software for visualization and analysis. Participants will learn about advanced functionalities for analyzing molecular geometry, intermolecular interactions, and structural arrangements. It will include hands-on exercises, presentations, and demonstrations to explore solid-state analysis and utilize the wealth of data in the CSD.
Session: Simulating and predicting structure (M43)
Chairs: Lily Hunnisett (CCDC, Cambridge, UK), Jacco van de Streek (Avant-garde Materials Simulation, DE)
The prediction of crystal structures remains a significant challenge in materials science. However, recent advancements in crystal structure prediction (CSP) have transformed the field, shifting focus from merely reproducing known structures to predicting new ones. The upcoming microsymposium will highlight recent milestones in CSP methods and their practical applications, particularly in light of the findings from the seventh CSP blind test.
Session: Comparing crystal structures in massive datasets (M44)
Chairs: Nicholas Francia (CCDC, Cambridge, UK), Martin Lutz (Utrecht U, NL)
The microsymposium will focus on the challenges of comparing crystal structures, which often involve different unit cells and experimental conditions. Important factors like chirality and disorder may not be accurately represented. Given the vast number of entries in databases and simulations, it is crucial to ensure computational efficiency. The discussions will centre on algorithms and applications for assessing crystal structure similarity, particularly regarding large datasets and the comparison of simulated versus experimental structures.
Session: Exploiting crystallographic databases in solving, refining, and validating crystal structures (M47)
Chairs: Michael Probert (Newcastle U, UK), Suzanna Ward (CCDC, Cambridge, UK)
Speakers: Natalie Johnson (CCDC, Cambridge, UK)
Crystallographic databases serve as valuable resources that provide insights for structure determination, refinement, and validation. The upcoming microsymposium will discuss their use throughout the crystallographic process, including solving and refining structures, verifying results by comparing molecular geometries, and ensuring data validation. Contributions are welcome from both small-molecule and macromolecular crystallography, as well as input from researchers and database/software providers.
Session: Potential of online courses in crystallography (M48)
Chairs: Kamil Dziubek (U Vienna, AT), Gemma de la Flor Martin (KIT, Karlsruhe, DE)
Speakers: Stefano Canossa (ETH Zurich, CH), Ilaria Gimondi (CCDC, Cambridge)
Online courses in crystallography provide flexible and accessible learning options through resources like video lectures, interactive tutorials, and virtual labs. These platforms promote collaborative learning and connect students with expert instructors and research materials. MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) exemplify this trend by offering free, inclusive learning opportunities regardless of geographic location. In an upcoming microsymposium, the focus will be on the benefits and challenges of incorporating online courses into crystallography education and their potential to enhance the overall learning experience for students at various academic levels.
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