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The 2011 Joint Sino-U.K. Protein Symposium
1School of Life Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China. changzy@pku.edu.cn
Biochemical Society Transactions
|September 23, 2011
Summary
This meeting celebrated UK-China collaborations in biochemistry and structural biology. Leading scientists presented historical and current research on protein structures.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Structural Biology
- Protein Science
Background:
- The Biochemical Society and Chinese Protein Society convened a joint meeting in Shanghai.
- This event marked the Centenary of the Biochemical Society and highlighted UK-China scientific collaborations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To commemorate long-standing collaborations between UK and Chinese biochemists.
- To discuss historical and current research in the field of structural biology of proteins.
Main Methods:
- Presentations by leading biochemists from the UK and China.
- Compilation of papers based on talks for publication in Biochemical Society Transactions.
Main Results:
- Showcased a range of historical and contemporary research in protein structural biology.
- Facilitated exchange and recognition of collaborative efforts between UK and Chinese scientists.
Conclusions:
- The joint meeting successfully celebrated UK-China scientific partnerships in biochemistry.
- The published papers reflect the advancements and ongoing research in protein structural biology.
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