[COURSE] Metals in biology: their importance and tools to study them

The role of metals in biological systems is a very complex multidisciplinary subject. There is a recognition among European heads of laboratories working in the interdisciplinary area of Inorganic Biochemistry that there is a dire need to train young scientists at this interface between physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and environmental sciences. To uphold Europe's leading role in this important area, encompassing scientific significance as well as significant social impacts, it is imperative to educate young scientists on the interception of physics, chemistry, biology, medicine and environmental sciences.

Following a rich history of courses spanning over three decades, the 2024 edition will gather leading and emerging European experts, some of whom were students in the course's earlier iteration held in the 90's. The choice of venue where both faculty and students reside in the same hotel where the sessions take place, is specifically designed to enhance their interactions. This approach will also encourage a sense of community among participants, aligning with one of the core objectives of the course, which is establishing enduring professional connections that set the bases for lifelong professional contacts across traditional scientific disciplines.

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