Belgium
Scientific visualization and communication with PyMOL3
Date: 5 October 2026 @ 09:00 - 17:00
Duration: P1DT8H
Language of instruction: English
Three-dimensional molecular structures provide critical insight into the function and mechanisms of biological macromolecules. With structural data now widely available, the ability to analyze and clearly communicate these insights is essential. This hands-on course introduces PyMOL, a leading visualization tool in structural biology. You will learn to load and navigate structures, inspect protein features, apply visualization techniques, and perform basic analyses. A strong focus is on creating clear figures and animations for publications and presentations, helping you illustrate structural features, molecular interactions, and conformational changes effectively. The course combines interactive lectures with hands-on exercises using PyMOL. You will also explore AI-assisted tools to generate commands and Python scripts for advanced visualization and analysis tasks.
Keywords: Artificial Inteligence, basic bioinformatics
Venue: Brussels - Learning & Innovation Center Brussels (LIC), Pleinlaan 2
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium
Postcode: 1050
Learning objectives:
- “Apply different molecular representations coloring schemes and display settings”
- “Create animations and movies to illustrate molecular structures conformational changes and interactions”
- “Create clear and informative molecular figures suitable for scholarly communication”
- “Identify and examine structural elements such as domains ligands and interactions”
- “Navigate PyMOL interface and organize molecular structures”
- “Perform basic structural analyses including measurements of distance angles and contacts between atoms and residues”
Organizer: VIB (https://ror.org/03xrhmk39v)
Event types:
- Workshops and courses
Instructors: 
Alexandar Kocev
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