[news.announce.conferences] Colloquium on Free Energy Perturbation: Theory and Practice

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			    Colloquium on
		      Free Energy Perturbation:
			 Theory and Practice
				   
				   
			     Sponsored by
		 Alliant Computer Systems Corporation
				   
	  December 16-18   *   Scanticon   *   Princeton, NJ
				   
			     Organized by
			   Dr. Paul Weiner
		       Alliant Computer Systems
				   
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Speakers:

	Paul Bash	- Harvard University
		Free Energy Simulations Using a Combined
		Quantum and Molecular Mechanics Potential

	David Beveridge	- Wesleyan University
		Introduction to Free Energy Models

	Charles Brooks	- Carnegie Mellon University
		Thermodynamic Calculations on Biological Systems

	William A. Goddard, III - Caltech
		Simulations of Biological and Polymeric Systems

	W. F. van Gunsteren	 - University of Groningren
		Sucesses and Problems in Calculating Binding Constants

	Arnie Hagler	- BIOSYM
		Potential Energy Functions for Computer Simulations

	Bill Jorgensen	- Purdue University
		Free Energies in Solution - 
		The Aquae Vitae of Computer Simulations

	Martin Karplus	- Harvard University
		Free Energy Simulations: Applications to Macromolecules

	Peter Kollman	- UCSF
		Free Energy Calculations on Nucleic Acid Systems

	Terry Lybrand	- University of Minnesota
		Free Energy Calculations: Uses in Drug Design

	Monte Petit	- University of Houston
		Successes and Failures of Free Energy Methods

	U. C. Singh	- Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
		The Uses of Free Energy Simulations in Protein Design



Course Fees:
	
$495 Includes:		
	Two nights lodging, wine & cheese reception, all meals
	and refreshments, registration fees, speaker fees,
	course materials, and Colloquium proceedings

	Late registration ( After Dec 7th ) add $50
	Due to space limitations, enrollment is strictly limited.


To Register:
	mail registration form with check or money order to:

		Free Energy Colloquium
		Alliant Computer Systems
		One Monarch Drive
		Littleton, MA 01460

	For registration information:   (617) 486-4950


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			  REGISTRATION FORM
				   
			    COLLOQUIUM ON
		      FREE ENERGY PERTURBATION:
			 THEORY AND PRACTICE
				   
	  December 16-18   *   Scanticon   *   Princeton, NJ




PLAN A:  (overnight)   2 nights lodging*, 6 meals, reception,
	registration fees, course materials, and proceedings.

 ___ Profit Organization  $495	  ___ Non Profit Organization  $350

PLAN B:  (commuter)    Registration fees, course materials, proceedings
	and two lunches.

 ___ Profit Organization  $395	  ___ Non Profit Organization  $250



* Call (617) 486-1323 regarding double occupancy discount.





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Make check payable to: Alliant Computer Systems Corporation
Mail to:	Alliant Computer Systems Corporation
		One Monarch Drive
		Littleton, MA 01460  -   Attention: A. Whitney

For Registration Information:     (617) 486 - 4950

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