Mathematical and Numerical Methods for Free Energy Calculations in Molecular Systems (08w5074)
Organizers
Christophe Chipot (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
Eric Darve (Stanford University)
Description
The out-of-pocket cost of developing a new drug can be enormous. Computer simulation is an attractive alternative to expensive experiments to reduce this cost. This would lead to shorter drug
development time, lower costs and more broadly could reduce health care costs. These advances will be brought about by combined advances in computer hardware and mathematical algorithms. This
interdisciplinary workshop, Mathematical and Numerical Methods for Free Energy Calculations in Molecular Systems, takes place at the Banff International Research Station on June 15 - 20, 2008, and brings experts from around the world in the fields of mathematics, computer science, chemistry and biology to discuss recent research progress and future breakthroughs.
development time, lower costs and more broadly could reduce health care costs. These advances will be brought about by combined advances in computer hardware and mathematical algorithms. This
interdisciplinary workshop, Mathematical and Numerical Methods for Free Energy Calculations in Molecular Systems, takes place at the Banff International Research Station on June 15 - 20, 2008, and brings experts from around the world in the fields of mathematics, computer science, chemistry and biology to discuss recent research progress and future breakthroughs.
The Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS) is a collaborative Canada-US-Mexico venture that provides an environment for creative interaction as well as the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and methods within the Mathematical Sciences, with related disciplines and with industry. The research station is located at The Banff Centre in Alberta and is supported by Canada's Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the US National Science Foundation (NSF), Alberta's Advanced Education and Technology, and Mexico's Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT).
