Exploring proteins in infection biology with EMBL-EBI resources

EMBL-EBI data resources provide access to a wide range of biological data that can support research in infection biology. This webinar will illustrate how different types of protein functional and structural data can be accessed and connected across four EMBL-EBI resources: UniProt, the Electron Microscopy Data Bank (EMDB), the Protein Data Bank in Europe (PDBe), and the AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AFDB).

Using influenza haemagglutinin as a case study, we will explore its protein sequence and functional annotation in UniProt, cryo-EM 3D maps in EMDB, and experimental and predicted protein structures in PDBe and AFDB. We will demonstrate how to access, browse, and retrieve these data, as well as explore the cross-links available across the resources.

We will conclude by considering the broader role of open biological data resources in infection research and pandemic preparedness.

This event is part of the webinar series “Integrating structural biology and bioinformatics to study infection”. You can follow the link for more information about the series and its webinars.

Who is this course for?

This webinar is aimed at students and researchers interested in protein and structural biology and bioinformatics in the field of infection biology. It is also suitable for everyone interested in learning how to browse and retrieve data from the resources presented. presented. A basic understanding of protein data formats for sequence and structures would be advantageous.

Outcomes

By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify the types of data available through EMBL-EBI resources - UniProt, EMDB, PDBe and AFDB
• Browse, retrieve, and interpret data from these resources
• Describe the role of open biological data resources in infection biology research

This webinar, hosted on Zoom Webinar, is free to attend, but you need to register for a place beforehand, using the 'Register' button. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.

The webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be made available on this page one day after the event. Please note that we do not issue certificates of attendance for our webinars. However, you will receive an email from our Zoom account confirming your participation a day after the event