The upcoming Lu Zhihui Scholars Lecture will be held on Wednesday, 29 October 2025. We are honored to welcome Professor Qin Wenming, Deputy Director of the National Protein Science Research Facility (Shanghai), who will deliver an in-person lecture on ‘Synchrotron Radiation Crystallography Beamline Technology and Applications’ for faculty and students across the campus. This rare opportunity for offline exchange invites all members of the academic community to participate actively and explore pathways for advancing scientific innovation through cutting-edge large-scale scientific facilities. Refreshments will be provided.

Time

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 11:00-12:00

Venue

Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, Building 6, Lu Zhihe Science Park

Lecure

Synchrotron Radiation Crystallography Beamline Technology and Applications

Invited by: Tian Changlin

Hosted by: Qu Xudong

Scan QR code or click link to register: https://wj.sjtu.edu.cn/q/kT4VEBRY

(Registration closes 26 October)

Abstract:

This presentation will systematically outline the technical features, operational status, and future development of the three crystallography beamlines at the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility.

Core content includes:

【Overview of Beamline Technical Capabilities】

An in-depth analysis of the hardware configurations, performance metrics, and unique advantages of the three crystallography beamlines in resolving complex biomolecular structural challenges.

【Operational Status and Scientific Outputs】

Presentation of detailed data demonstrating the beamlines' efficient operational status, stable accessibility, and extensive influence in supporting high-calibre research outcomes.

【Analysis of Beamtime Application Policies】

Detailed explanation of the application process, review criteria, and allocation mechanisms for beamtime at the X-ray crystallography beamlines, providing clear guidance for research teams to plan experiments and successfully secure access.

【Experimental Support and Services】

Systematic exposition of the beamlines' general and specific sample requirements, high-throughput data acquisition workflows, integrated solutions for data processing and structure determination, and standardised data submission protocols.

【Customised Collaborative Research】

Introduces tailored experimental design and collaborative research models for addressing specialised needs or challenging scientific problems, aiming to advance interdisciplinary innovation.

Speaker Profile:

Profile of Qin Wenming

Deputy Director, National Protein Science Research Facility (Shanghai), Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Head of Protein Crystal Structure Analysis System

About the Lui Che Woo Scholar Lecture

The Lui Che Woo Scholar Lecture is a flagship academic series established by the Zhangjiang Advanced Research Institute, centred on exploring scientific frontiers and fostering interdisciplinary convergence. By inviting leading scholars across disciplines to share research insights, it creates a platform for open exchange among faculty and students from diverse centres and fields within the campus. This initiative aims to spark innovative inspiration, drive cross-disciplinary collaboration, and bolster the interdisciplinary ecosystem of Zhangjiang Science City.

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