Insights into the molecular mechanisms of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins and their role in diseases: concepts, tools, and applications
The 1st IDPfun2 training school will focus on the study of IDPs/IDRs and their roles in phase separation and aggregation, with particular emphasis on computational approaches for their characterization. The course will also address the interpretation of genetic and disease-associated mutations in disordered regions, highlighting how sequence variations can influence protein behavior, regulation, and pathological outcomes. Relevant prediction methods, databases, and practical computational tools will be introduced and discussed.
Key dates
Application: opened February 13, 2026 – closed March 2, 2026.
Registration: opened March 17, 2026 – closed March 27, 2026
Target audience
This training school is aimed at pre-doctoral fellows, PhD students, and early-career postdocs, who wish to gain a comprehensive introduction to IDPs, their conformational ensembles, and functions, particularly those planning to focus on IDPs in future research projects. No prior expertise is required.
Trainers
Maria Cristina Aspromonte, University of Padova
Miguel Andrade, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Juan Cortes, Centre national de la recherche scientifique
Lucia Chemes, Universidad Nacional de San Martín
Salvador Ventura, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Gabor Erdos, Eötvös Loránd University
Norbert Deutsch, Eötvös Loránd University
Emanuela Leonardi, University of Padova
Eric Schumbera, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Juan Mac Donagh, Universidad Nacional de Quilmes
Oriol Barcenas, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Alvaro Navarro, Fundación Instituto Leloir
