Join us in Bedford, Massachusetts for a two day symposium with several events to participate in covering all of the interests in protein crystallization. On Thursday, October 16th, we are excited to invite the New England (and beyond) crystallization community to our office for a Formulatrix user group meeting and round table, our first ever Advances in Protein Crystallography Conference, and an evening mixer with live entertainment and open bar. On Friday, October 17th, we will turn the floor over to the JCIMPT lab of The Scripps Research Institute as they host an LCP Tools & Technologies Workshop.

The 2014 Annual Conference of the BACG will be hosted by the University of Leeds, which is the home of the pioneering work underpinning the discipline of X-ray crystallography undertaken by William Henry Bragg and his son, William Lawrence Bragg in 1912-13, and for which they were jointly awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915. This conference will provide a forum for the exchange of scientific/technological ideas and findings amongst researchers from the UK and overseas focusing on the following topics. Internationally renowned researchers, both from academia and industry, will deliver a series of stimulating lectures.Â

Conference topics:

• Crystallisation Modelling Across Length Scales
• Crystallisation for Product Formulation
• Fundamentals of Nucleation and Crystal Growth
• Ice Nucleation and Crystallisation
• Industrial Crystallisation Processes

Invited Speakers:

• Peter Dryburgh (President of the BACG)
• Katsuo Tsukamoto (Tohoku Univ, Japan), Annual Lecture
• Richard B. Braatz (MIT, USA), Plenary Lecture
• Elias Vlieg (Radboud Univ, The Netherlands), Plenary Lecture
• Neil George (Syngenta, Jealott’s Hill, UK)
• Angelos Michaelides (Univ College London, UK) Â
• John Morris (Asymptote Ltd, Cambridge, UK)
• Chris Price (GSK, Stevenage, UK)
• Naír Rodríguez-Hornedo (Univ of Michigan, USA)
• Sven L.M. Schroeder (Univ of Manchester, UK)
• Pete Wood (Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, UK)
• Chuan-Yu (Charley) Wu (Univ of Surrey, UK)

Conference Committee: Tariq Mahmud & Yi-Yeoun Kim (Co-Chairs, Leeds U), Robert B. Hammon (Leeds U), Mingzhong Li (De Montfort U), Fiona Meldrum (Leeds U), Kevin J. Roberts (Leeds U), Ghazala Sadiq (CCDC), Linda Seton (Liverpool John Moores U).Â

48th Crystallographic Course at Ettore Majorana Centre, Erice, Italy

X-ray crystallography is the pre-eminent technique for obtaining the three dimensional structures of organic materials. Understanding the translation of molecules to crystals and thought functional assembles is key if we want to be able to predict and control the assembly of matter with sufficient certainty and precision to allow preparation of materials and assemblies with far more sophisticated properties and functions than are accessible in materials synthesized using current methods. Great advances continue to be made in determining crystal structures, allowing the pace of structural understanding to increase and making it possible to respond rapidly to emerging opportunities in crystal and particle engineering. This course will help to equip the next generation of scientists with a deep understanding of the tools they need to prototype and engineer crystals to design materials with increasingly sophisticated properties.

The course has two core objectives. Firstly, it will provide a review of the fundamentals and the application of crystallography to molecule to crystal to functional form design together with an evaluation of the technology at the present state. Secondly, it will review the progress in this field and summarize the application and results to other fields of interest across speciality chemicals and other fields

Topics to be discussed include:
• Molecular Structure, Chirality, Crystallography and Crystal Chemistry
• Solution Supersaturation, Nucleation and Crystal Growth Fundamentals
• Defects, Reactivity and Mechanical Properties
• Molecular to Crystal Science Modelling Route Map
• Molecular and Solid-State Data Informatics
• Nano Particle Production and Dispersion
• Advanced Multi-scale Modelling
• Process Analytics and Crystal Characterisation
• Orientational Disordered Crystals and Liquid Crystals
• Reverse Engineering: Learning from Practice
• Forward Perspective: Grand Challenges in Directed Assembly

The total fee, inclusive of registration, boarding and lodging during the course, is 1,200 Euro for European Community residents and the equivalent in hard currency for the remaining ones.

In order to reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of the Course, attendants will be selected on the basis of the scientific discipline, publication record and the connection between their current research and the listed topics. The application date might also become a priority element. Financial support for young applicants (under 35 of age) is conditional to the success of the several applications submitted by the organizing committee to international and national sources.

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Fifth European Conference on Crystal Growth

Dear Colleagues,

on behalf of the Crystal Growth section of Italian Association of Crystallography (AIC) and the European Network of Crystal Growth (ENCG), we cordially invite you to attend the Fifth European Conference on Crystal Growth (ECCG5), which will be held at the CNR Research Area in Bologna on 9-11 September 2015.

The aim of ECCG5 is to represent the wide variety of topics connected with Crystal Growth, with a multidisciplinary approach able to answer the demands of the society in different fields of modern life, such as microelectronics, photonics, pharmaceutical and chemical material production, healthcare and cosmetics to name few.

The Conference also intends to promote the meeting of researchers coming from public and private entities and to facilitate the cooperation between academia and industry.

We warmly invite all of you in Bologna.

Giuseppe Falini
Andrea Zappettini
ECCG5 Conference ChairsÂ

Important dates:Â

• 01 March 2015 - Abstract submission openÂ
• 01 June 2015 - Deadline abstract submissionÂ
• 09-11 September 2015 - ECCG5 Conference

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Joint Congress of Asian Crystallization Technology Symposium-2014 (ACTS-2014) and 11th International Workshop on Crystal Growth of Organic Materials (CGOM11) aims to provide a forum for broad scientific and technological exchange among researchers from all around the world, focusing on the following topics.

• Mechanism of Nucleation and Crystal Growth
• Crystallization at Extreme Conditions and in External Fields
• In-situ Monitoring and Control of Nucleation and Crystal Growth Process
• Technologies for Purification, Waste Treatment and Recovery
• Crystallizer
• Modeling of Crystallization Process
• Crystallization Process Design, Simulation and Control
• Stabilization of Amorphous
• Epitaxial Growth
• Polymorphism
• Phase Transitions
• Crystal Structure
• Intermolecular Interactions
• Chirality and Resolution
• Cocrystal
• Growth of Biological Materials and Biologically-Directed Growth
• Biomineralization,
• Nanostructures and Nanoporous Crystals
• Liquid Crystals
• Novel Materials and Structure

The program will take place in two parallel sessions (ACTS & CGOM) and will include plenary and invited lectures, invited communications, oral communications, poster presentation and an exhibition.

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The Collaborative Conference on Crystal Growth (3CG) aims to promote discussions and information exchange across the frontiers of research in the fields of crystal growth and engineering. International scientists with common professional interests in crystal research will unite in a virtual, friendly and informal atmosphere to share their experimental and/or theoretical expertise in the physical, chemical, and biological phenomena and processes related to the design, growth, and application of crystalline material.

A special 3CG session is under planning to celebrate IYCr2014

Invited Speakers

•  3CG Workshop on Crystal Growth for Optoelectronic Device
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• Â 3CG Workshop on Crystal Growth for Renewable Energy and Energy Storage
  Chairs: Partha Dutta
• Â 3CG Workshop on Crystal Growth in Microgravity and at Externally Imposed FieldsÂ
  Chairs:Â
  
•  3CG Workshop on Crystal Growth in the Nano- and Micro-scale
  Chairs:Â Murali Rangarajan
• Â 3CG Workshop on Frontiers in Crystal Engineering
  Chairs: Jagadese J. Vittal
•  3CG Workshop on Functional Materials
  Chairs:Â Suja Elizabeth
•  3CG Workshop on High Pressure Crystal Growth and Diffraction
  Chairs: Robin D. Rogers
•  3CG Workshop on Mesocrystal / Nonclassical Crystallization
  Chairs:
•  3CG Workshop on Modeling and Simulation in Crystal Growth
  Chairs: Xiaobin Niu
• Â 3CG Workshop on Nitrides Thin Films and Applications
  Chairs: Elisabeth Blanquet
•  3CG Workshop on Recent Advances in Growth of Wide Bandgap Materials
  Chairs: Tania Paskova
•  3CG Workshop on Sapphire and Related Materials
  Chairs:Â Kheirreddine Lebbou
• Â 3CG General Workshop on Crystal Growth
  Chairs: Zhiming Wang

The second joint conference of the Italian Crystallographic Association (AIC) and of the Italian Synchrotron Radiation Society (SILS)

 An ancient tradition links the study of crystallography to this city, which during the sixteenth century saw the Medici family attracting on the banks of the Arno river Nicolas Steno, who stated the first law of crystallography. In the same period the Medici started to collect some crystalline specimens, first nucleus of one of the most precious and ancient collections of natural crystals.

The program selected by the Scientific and Organizing committees is thought to support the participation and contacts between members of the two groups involved, enabling the exchange of ideas in scientific fields (such as crystal growth, methods and techniques for structure determination, molecular recognition, polymer and material science, molecular medicine and structural biology), different and sometimes seemingly distant, but all associated with crystallography.

Thus, a hundred years after the international awards for the fundamental importance of studing matter by means of crystals, we are confident that Florence, the cradle of Renaissance ideas, will be the venue in which scientists from different fields will innovate and find stimuli for growth and collaboration.

The Congress will be held at the Bizkaia Aretoa building: the auditorium of the University of the Basque Country (UPV / EHU) in the city of Bilbao. This building, designed by architect Álvaro Siza , is located in one of the most emblematic areas of Bilbao, over the sea loch and next to the Guggenheim Museum, just in the middle of Abandoibarra Avenue.

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Themes for 2014 symposia include:

• Biomaterials
• Crystal growth
• Crystallography
• Materials for energy
• Porous materials, Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs)
• Nanomaterials

14 to 25 October 2013 â€" Florianópolis - Brazil

In this School of Advanced Studies will be treated theoretical and practical aspects of crystallographic methods applied to the determination of the chemical structure of materials. The proposed themes for the School involve all material science, control and Description of industrial crystallization processes, nanotechnology, and especially polymorphism and co-crystallisation of drugs. The second school in Crystallization and Crystallography for Latin America (ECRISLA) will feature internationally recognized experts and will be taught at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.

Theoretical aspects

Theoretical studies of X-ray diffraction of single crystals to determine new structures using area detectors. Theoretical studies of X-ray diffraction powder for identifying polymorphs and co-crystals in drugs and the possibilities of determination of average crystallite size and microstrain.

 Practical aspects

Knowledge and experience applied to problems crystallography using X-ray diffraction monocrystal using area detectors in different fields of research. Applications of the techniques of X-ray diffraction of the powder to the study and control of active pharmaceutical ingredients in industrial level. Use and practical software for determination of average crystallite size and microstrain.

The fourth Australasian Course in Macromolecular Crystallisation will be held in Parkville, Victoria (Melbourne) between the 9th and 13th of December, 2013. Â This course is an intensive, hands-on practical course that combines lectures on all aspects of macromolecular crystallisation, from sample preparation to cryo-protection and harvesting of crystals. One day will be spent at the MX and SAX beamlines of the Australian Synchrotron.Â

Invited International lecturers: Jim Pflugrath (Rigaku Americas), Terese Bergfors (Uppsala University), Martin Caffrey (Trinity College, Dublin), James Holton (LBL, ALS) and Rob Thorne (Cornell University) as well as stars from Australia.

The International Workshop on Bulk Nitride Semiconductor (IWBNS) is designed to implement and increase information exchange and collaboration among academic, industrial, and government scientists on challenges of growing high quality Group III nitride crystals with low concentration of structural defects and controlled conductivity type.Â

This workshop has been previously held in Brazil (2000, 2002, 2007), Poland (2004, 2009), and Japan (2006, 2011). For the first time, worldwide expert on bulk nitride related science and technology will meet in Germany

The IWBNS-VIII will focus on the most recent advances and potential approaches to solve remaining challenges on group-III nitride crystals growth and conductivity type control, surface preparation, fast growth and deposition rates, polarity control, device grade homoepitaxial films, doping, characterization, optical and electronic properties, device fabrication and characterization, modeling and theory.Â

The very generous support of the German Science Foundation (DFG) is gratefully acknowledged.Â

Dr. Elke Meissner, Fraunhofer IISB
Chair of IWBNS-VIII

This course will deal with theoretical aspects of physico-chemical knowledge of crystallization methods and crystallography, applied to crystal growth, crystal structural characterization, materials science, industrial crystallization, nanotechnology and pharmaceutical drugs. Practical aspects will include handling database tools for the crystallization and determination of molecular structures. Experience will be gained in the use of specific crystallography and pharmaceutical databases.
This kind of school (the first one in Costa Rica) is very useful for post-graduate students with intensive courses giving an overview of crystallization and polymorphism.

School of Advanced Studies in Crystallization and Crystallography for Latin America

Welcome

The School of Advanced Studies in Crystallization and Crystallography for Latin America (ECRISLA) sponsored by the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) and promoted by the International Organization of Crystal Growth (IOCG) is addressed to graduate students from Brazil and Latin America. These areas of knowledge, crystallization and crystallography are complementary, the event is an important opportunity to deepen their knowledge in an integrated manner. ECRISLA want to create a space for study, discussion and confraternization among teachers, internationally recognized experts, and students. To this end, national and international speakers will address various topics of theoretical and practical methods of crystallization and crystallography studies applied to structure determination of organic compounds and bioinorganic, the crystallization of drugs, materials science and nanotechnology. ECRISLA is structured in two distinct modules: Module 1: Crystallization and Module2: Crystallography. The number of entries for the event will be limited, and partial scholarship can be given to a limited number of students. ECRISLA School will be held in Florianopolis (SantaCatarina, Brazil) 13 - 18 November (Module 1) and 21 - 25 November (Module 2) at the campus of Universidade Federal de SantaCatarina (UFSC) and at the Hotel Maria Mar.

Invited Professors

• Prof. Â Juan Manuel Garcia-Ruiz
• • CSIC - Universidade de Granada â€" Espanha
• Profa. Nair Rodriguez Hornedo
• • University of Michigan - EUA
• Prof. Paolo Scardi
• • Universidade de Trento â€" Italia
• Dra. Lourdes Infantes
• • CSIC â€" Espanha
• Profa. Laura Fornaro
• • Universidad de la República â€" Uruguay
• Dra. Dora Tombari
• • Lab. GADOR - Argentina
• Profa. Yvonne P. Mascarenhas
• • Universidade de São Paulo â€" Brasil
• Profa. Iris Torriani
• • UNICAMP-LNLS - Brasil
• Prof. Antonio Carlos Hernándes
• • Universidade de São Paulo â€" Brasil
• Prof. Roberto Avillez
• • PUC-Rio â€" Brasil
• Prof. Fabio Furlan
• • UFABC â€" Brasil
• Prof. Rogério Machado
• • UFSE â€" Brasil

The School and Workshop aim to celebrate the 100 years of X-Ray Diffraction and to provide a forum for exchange of knowledge in the fields of crystallography in order to get the latest developments in structure determination of biological and non-biological molecules. During this occasion, the history and developments of Crystallography in Egypt and North Africa will be reviewed. Single crystal and powder techniques will be considered using conventional Sealed Tube and non-conventional Synchrotron Radiation. Advanced applications of different techniques such as Small Angle Scattering as well as Raman and IR spectroscopy in characterizations of materials will be also covered. Hand-on computer training on the latest developed programs in the field will be also available.

Dear Colleagues,
You are cordially invited to participate in the 3rd International Conference on CRYSTALLOGENESIS AND MINERALOGY to be held in Novosibirsk, September 27 â€" October 1, 2013 at the resort complex “Sosnovka” located near Academy Town, one of the biggest Russian scientific centers where Novosibirsk State University and 35 research institutes are located.
The Conference will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of recent research and development activities in fundamental and applied crystallogenesis and mineralogy. The scientific program will include both oral and poster sessions, as well as plenary and invited talks to provide a complete picture of the latest developments in the field. A satellite symposium “Deep carbon cycle: mineralogy and crystal chemistry of carbon-bearing compounds” and a post-conference Workshop “Frontiers of crystallography” are also planned.
The Conference is dedicated to the memory of Prof. Arkady E. Glikin (1943-2012) and to the 105th anniversary of Acad. Vladimir S. Sobolev (1908-1982). Â Nikolay Pokhilenko (Novosibirsk), Chair
Nikolay Sobolev (Novosibirsk), Chair
Juan Manuel García Ruiz (Granada), Co-chair
Elena Boldyreva (Novosibirsk), Co-chair

Scope

The objective of the school is to provide a comprehensive series of lectures on theoretical and experimental aspects of growth and characterization of semiconducting, oxide, metallic, organic, biological crystals and PV devices and equipment. A textbook containing slides selected form the lectures will be available at the School. The level of the school is intended for post-graduate and post-doctoral students as well as researchers from industry and academia who are interested in fundamental knowledge of crystal growth and epitaxy.

The new researcher in the field of crystal growth, as well as the advanced ones, are encouraged to attend.

Informal discussion of student research through posters is planned during the extended coffee breaks. In addition, several social activities will provide many opportunities for discussions.

17th International Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy ICCGE-17

August 11-16, 2013Â Warsaw, Poland
The 17th International Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy (ICCGE-17) will be held in Warsaw, Poland on August 11-16, 2013. The venue will be the main campus of the University of Warsaw established in 1816, which is Poland's largest and finest university. The main campus of the University consists of palatial-style buildings as well as a very modern glass-steel library, with a roof garden. This unique atmosphere will help to make the participation in the conference both comfortable and fruitful. ICCGE-17 will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of recent research and development activities in all aspects of bulk crystal growth and epitaxial thin film growth, with sessions including fundamentals, experimental and industrial growth processes, characterization and applications. The technical programme will include both oral and poster sessions, as well as plenary and invited talks to provide a complete picture of the latest developments in the field. The official language of the conference will be English. The conference proceedings will be reviewed and published in a special volume of Journal of Crystal Growth.

About ECCG4Â

Modern crystal growth research is strongly aligned with crystallographic analysis and methodology, particularly in the area of industrial crystallization and materials characterisation.Â
The meeting is being organised by the newly formed European Network for Crystals Growth (ENCG) under the auspices of the International Organisation for Crystal Growth (IOCG) and seeks to draw together European expertise in crystal growth and crystallization in an holistic manner from fundamentals through to applications.  This meeting will target Professors, Doctors, Industry Professional and Students interested in the field of Crystal Growth.Â

3rd International School of Crystallisation

Granada, Spain, May 21st-25th, 2012

Introduction

The Laboratory of Crystallographic Studies (CSIC-UGR) organised the 3rd International School of Crystallization (ISC2012, http://www.iscgranada.org/) under the auspices of the International Union of Crystallography through the Crystal Growth and Characterization of Materials Commission. The event took place in the Centre of the beautiful City of Granada, an ideal place to promote close scientific and social interactions between the attendees.Â
The School was aimed for postgraduate/postdoctoral students as well as research scientists from industry and academia that deal routinely with crystallisation processes but seek fundamental knowledge on the crystallisation phenomena and the behaviour of crystallising solutions. Students from all over the world were invited to learn from top quality international speakers, to hear case study presentations, to watch practical hands-on demonstrations, to participate in round table discussions and to present their research results in the purposely dedicated poster sessions.
ISC2012 covered five days of lectures and practical demonstrations related to the field of the crystallization of foods, drugs and agrochemical compounds, including dedicated sessions on polymorphism and mineral growth.