Phenix for Better Structures
A two-day workshop focused on structure refinement and model improvement using Phenix for both X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM.
Workshop Details
Dates: May 20–21, 2026
Location: EA1.120 Conference Room, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Format: Lectures, tutorials, and hands-on problem solving with the Phenix group and local instructors
This draft agenda is intended to help participants plan attendance and travel. The schedule will be updated as speakers and tutorial topics are finalized.
Topics
- Refinement
- Maps and map interpretation
- Ligands
- Validation
- X-ray crystallography workflows
- Cryo-EM workflows
Invited Phenix Speakers
- Pavel Afonine
- Dorothee Liebschner
- Kristoffer Lundgren
- Oleg Sobolev
- Vincent Chen
Draft Agenda
Each day includes four mini-sessions. Day 1 focuses on X-ray crystallography, Day 2 focuses on cryo-EM, and tutorials will cover both areas where appropriate.
Day 1 — Wednesday, May 20, 2026
X-ray Crystallography Focus
| Time | Session | Format and Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. | Morning Session I | Two 45-minute lectures from the Phenix group focused on X-ray crystallographic refinement and related workflows |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Morning Session II | Three 30-minute lectures from the Phenix group and local organizers, including local perspectives on X-ray applications |
| 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Session I | Two 1-hour tutorials from the Phenix group with hands-on examples |
| 3:30–6:00 p.m. | Afternoon Session II | Individual work on participant datasets, guided troubleshooting, or additional tutorials |
Day 2 — Thursday, May 21, 2026
Cryo-EM Focus
| Time | Session | Format and Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30–10:00 a.m. | Morning Session I | Two 45-minute lectures from the Phenix group focused on cryo-EM refinement, maps, and interpretation |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Morning Session II | Three 30-minute lectures from the Phenix group and local organizers, including local perspectives on cryo-EM applications |
| 1:00–3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Session I | Two 1-hour tutorials from the Phenix group covering practical cryo-EM and cross-platform workflows |
| 3:30–6:00 p.m. | Afternoon Session II | Individual work on participant datasets, guided troubleshooting, or additional tutorials |
Workshop Planning
Additional details, including registration information, speaker assignments, and participant preparation guidance, will be added as the workshop schedule is finalized.