The Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) is pleased to invite you to the upcoming workshop “Enzymes in Natural Products Biosynthesis”, held on June 13, 2025, as part of the NATALION project supported by Horizon Europe.
This event will explore the fascinating and rapidly evolving field of microbial natural product biosynthesis, bringing together leading scientists who will share their latest research on enzymatic pathways, molecular mechanisms, and applications in biotechnology.
Workshop Details:
- Date: June 13, 2025
- Time: 9:30 – 16:15
- Location: Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, 21 Aizkraukles Street, Riga, Latvia
- Registration Deadline: June 5, 2025
- Full agenda and registration: https://lnkd.in/d6dNEfpE
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is especially relevant for:
- Researchers in natural products, structural biology, or enzymology
- Graduate and postgraduate students in life sciences
- Professionals in pharmaceutical biotechnology and drug discovery
- Anyone with an academic or industrial interest in microbial biosynthetic pathways
Scientific Program
The program will feature presentations by renowned scientists from across Europe, including:
🔷 A Dual-Enzyme Dance: Radical SAM and Oxygenase Unite for Triceptide Formation
Yvain Nicolet, Institute of Structural Biology, University Grenoble Alpes
🔷 Enzymatic Tailoring and Bioengineering of Aromatic Polyketides
Robin Teufel, University of Basel
🔷 Bacteria as Tunable Drug Production Factories
Joleen Masschelein, KU Leuven
🔷 Expanding the Prenylated Ribosomal Peptide Diversity
Florian Hubrich, Saarland University, Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research
This is a unique opportunity to learn from and connect with leading experts in the field of natural product biosynthesis. Whether you’re pursuing basic research or applied biotech innovation, we invite you to be part of this collaborative and inspiring event.
We look forward to welcoming you to Riga!
For more information about the NATALION project, visit:– Natalion