Eligibility & Prerequisites
Courses are open to all, but selection may be limited if the number of applicants is high.
Our main target group are PhD students, but courses are also open to advanced MSc students, postdocs, and participants from industry.
Students should have a laptop sufficient for analysis and modeling. Practicals are adjusted to work on regular laptops.
Next course date
October 2026
Learning Objectives
- Orientation of the common classes of biomolecules, how the interact and assembly into organelles, cells and tissue
- Orientation of the main neutron techniques to reveal structure and dynamics in life science
- Use the toolbox for data evaluation; understand complementary techniques.
- Learn how to write a successful neutron beam time application.
Course Main Content
The course introduces state-of-the-art neutron methodologies in Life Science, providing participants with knowledge and practical experience for applying these techniques to biomaterials and biological systems. Through lectures and hands-on exercises, students explore how neutron methods enhance functional understanding across key areas including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, structure and dynamics, cells and surfaces, and biomedical applications. The program combines theoretical sessions with computer-based data analysis, literature studies, and beam time proposal writing, preparing participants to actively use and develop neutron experiments in their own life science research.
Literature
Distributed ≥2 weeks before course start.
Lecturers
Hanna Barriga,Tommy Nylander (LU), Trevor Forsyth (LINXS) and invited lecturers.
Examination & Requirements for Final Grade
Literature report; presentation of own research; neutron beam time proposal; hand-in of case study.
Contact
Assoc. Prof. Hanna Barriga (Division of Nanobiotechnology, KTH) – barriga@kth.se
Further Information
Students are expected to have a laptop suitable for analysis and modeling; all practical exercises are adapted to run on standard laptops.