International School of Biophysics «Antonio Borsellino»
Programme
51st Course
Chromatin landscapes: Linking physical reality with biological destiny
Directors of the Course R. Bizzarri · A. Diaspro · E. Hinde
School International School of Biophysics «Antonio Borsellino»
Course 51st Course · 2026
Scientific Programme
Course Programme
The scientific programme of the 51st Course is presented below. Lecture titles and lecturer assignments will be added as soon as they are finalized.
The programme includes lectures, scientific discussions, social activities and opportunities for interaction between lecturers and participants.
15
October 2026 Thursday · Arrival & Opening Day
18:15
Opening Remarks
Opening of the 51st Course
18:30
Lectio Magistralis
Learning from failure: Life as an education.
Bruce Alberts
Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, School of Medicine
University of California San Francisco, USA
The Course begins on 15 October
Participants are expected to arrive in Erice on Thursday, 15 October, in time for the Opening Remarks at 18:15 and the Opening Lecture by Bruce Alberts at 18:30.
19:30
Evening
Dinner · Marsala Room
16
October 2026 Friday
09:00–10:00
Lecture
Lesson
10:00–11:00
Lecture
Lesson
11:00–11:30
Break
Coffee Break
11:30–12:30
Lecture
Lesson
12:30–13:00
Discussion
Scientific Discussion
13:00–15:00
Break
Lunch
15:00–16:00
Lecture
Lesson
16:00–17:00
Lecture
Lesson
17:00–17:30
Break
Coffee Break
17:30–19:00
Lecture & Discussion
Lesson and Scientific Discussion
19:30
Evening
Dinner · Marsala Room
17
October 2026 Saturday
09:00–10:00
Lecture
Lesson
10:00–11:00
Lecture
Lesson
11:00–11:30
Break
Coffee Break
11:30–12:30
Lecture
Lesson
12:30–13:00
Discussion
Scientific Discussion
13:00–15:00
Break
Lunch
15:00–16:00
Lecture
Lesson
16:00–17:00
Lecture
Lesson
17:00–17:30
Break
Coffee Break
17:30–19:00
Lecture & Discussion
Lesson and Scientific Discussion
19:30
Evening
Dinner · Marsala Room
18
October 2026 Sunday
09:00–10:00
Lecture
Lesson
10:00–11:00
Lecture
Lesson
11:00–11:30
Break
Coffee Break
11:30–12:30
Lecture
Lesson
12:30–13:00
Discussion
Scientific Discussion
13:00–15:00
Break
Lunch
Afternoon
Social Programme
Excursion & All Together Dinner
19
October 2026 Monday
09:00–10:00
Lecture
Lesson
10:00–11:00
Lecture
Lesson
11:00–11:30
Break
Coffee Break
11:30–12:30
Lecture
Lesson
12:30–13:00
Discussion
Scientific Discussion
13:00–15:00
Break
Lunch
15:00–16:00
Lecture
Lesson
16:00–17:00
Lecture
Lesson
17:00–17:30
Break
Coffee Break
17:30–19:00
Lecture & Discussion
Lesson and Scientific Discussion
19:30
Evening
Dinner · Marsala Room
20
October 2026 Tuesday · Closing Day
09:00–10:00
Lecture
Lesson
10:00–11:00
Lecture
Lesson
11:00–11:30
Break
Coffee Break
11:30–12:30
Lecture
Lesson
12:30–13:00
Discussion
Scientific Discussion
13:00–15:00
Break
Lunch
15:00–16:00
Lecture
Lesson
16:00–17:00
Lecture
Lesson
17:00–17:30
Break
Coffee Break
17:30
Lecture
Lesson
Following the final lecture
Closing
Closing Remarks
19:30
Evening
Dinner · Marsala Room
21
October 2026 Wednesday · Departure Day
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Departure
Departure Day
Departure of participants and lecturers.