300389 VO+SE Seven influential physics tools for biologists (2012S)

In this lecture series we will present and discuss seven influential physics methods that have had or are expected to have a significant impact on biology. Each lecture will cover one topic presented by a subject matter expert in the field. The topics will include amongst others such-super resolution microscopy, molecular dynamics simulation, FRET, molecular force measurements via optical tweezers and optogenetics. Each lecture will be structured to introduce students at the Masters or PhD level into the basics of the methods followed by case examples of their application in specific biological or biophysical questions.