ACA: The Structural Science Society
@acastructuralsci.bsky.social
Official American Crystallographic Association Account: Committed to the atomistic examination of materials for biological, chemical, physical, and fundamental investigations.
💠 The ACA community mourns the loss of Dr. Benno P. Schoenborn (1938–2025), a pioneer in neutron protein crystallography whose work transformed structural biology.
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
October 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
💠 The ACA community mourns the loss of Dr. Benno P. Schoenborn (1938–2025), a pioneer in neutron protein crystallography whose work transformed structural biology.
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
Read more and share memories: 🔗 bit.ly/42wNvlM
#crystallography #InMemoriam #ACACommunity #neutrondiffraction
📢 Reminder: The USND Business Meeting is today at 2:00 PM ET.
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
September 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📢 Reminder: The USND Business Meeting is today at 2:00 PM ET.
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
ACA members in the U.S. are automatically USND members, and all interested in the USND transition & AUC are welcome. Go to our homepage and click the link to register for join info 👉 www.amercrystalassn.org
The @acastructuralsci.bsky.social
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
September 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The @acastructuralsci.bsky.social
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
mourns the loss of Dr. David Duchamp (1939–2025), past ACA President and longtime member. His leadership and service left a lasting mark on our community.
Read more & share memories: bit.ly/4njS6zv
🇨🇦 Celebrating Canada Day ✨Today we honor the spirit, science, and strength of a nation.
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
July 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🇨🇦 Celebrating Canada Day ✨Today we honor the spirit, science, and strength of a nation.
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
➡️ 40M people, 10 provinces, 3 territories, 28 Nobel Prizes and next year, 1 unforgettable IUCr Congress in Calgary. August 11–18, 2026
🔗 www.iucr2026.org
#CanadaDay #IUCr2026 #Calgary2026
Canada has shaped structural science for decades, from early protein models to today’s breakthroughs. 🧬
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
www.iucr2026.org
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
www.iucr2026.org
May 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Canada has shaped structural science for decades, from early protein models to today’s breakthroughs. 🧬
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
www.iucr2026.org
As IUCr2026 approaches, we celebrate its global impact in crystallography.
#IUCr2026 #Crystallography #CanadianResearch #StructuralScience
www.iucr2026.org
🚨📣 FINAL HOURS! 📣🚨
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
March 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🚨📣 FINAL HOURS! 📣🚨
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
⏰ Abstracts for #ACA2025 oral presentations are due TONIGHT by 11:59 PM ET!
🎤 Ready to share your research with the global 🔬#Crystallography community?
👉 Submit now: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abstracts
#CallForAbstracts #StructuralScience #ScienceTwitter #ACA2025
🚨 Abstracts due March 31 — submit ASAP!
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
March 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Abstracts due March 31 — submit ASAP!
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
Showcase your work in #crystallography, #structuralscience & more.
🔗 www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
📢 Already submitted? Share this with your colleagues!
#aca2025 #biology #chemistry #physics #CallForAbstracts #ScienceCommunity
🚨 Don’t forget! The deadline to submit your Awards and Fellows nominations is April 1! 🏆✨ This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who are making a difference. Nominate someone today and help us celebrate excellence in our community! #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/awards
March 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🚨 Don’t forget! The deadline to submit your Awards and Fellows nominations is April 1! 🏆✨ This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who are making a difference. Nominate someone today and help us celebrate excellence in our community! #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/awards
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 The ACA Travel Grant deadline has been extended for #aca2025! Don’t miss your chance to get funding for the upcoming conference.
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
March 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 The ACA Travel Grant deadline has been extended for #aca2025! Don’t miss your chance to get funding for the upcoming conference.
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
📅 New Deadline: April 28th
🔗 Apply now: www.acameeting2025.com/travel-grant...
#structuralscience #Crystallography #ACATravelGrant #ACA2025
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is officially open! We welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations on the conference theme, #StructureisForever, along with cutting-edge topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Submit your abstract today! www.acameeting.2025.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is officially open! We welcome submissions for oral and poster presentations on the conference theme, #StructureisForever, along with cutting-edge topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Submit your abstract today! www.acameeting.2025.com
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite authors to submit abstracts related to the conference theme, #StructureisForever as well as current and emerging topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Find out more: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
February 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The #ACA2025 Call for Abstracts is now open! We invite authors to submit abstracts related to the conference theme, #StructureisForever as well as current and emerging topics in #structuralscience and #crystallography. Find out more: www.acameeting2025.com/call-for-abs...
We are saddened to hear of the passing of George Sheldrick. A dedicated professional with a distinguished career, his work and leadership touched countless lives. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. Remember George with us: bit.ly/3QtoTUy
February 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We are saddened to hear of the passing of George Sheldrick. A dedicated professional with a distinguished career, his work and leadership touched countless lives. Our hearts go out to his family during this difficult time. Remember George with us: bit.ly/3QtoTUy
🌟 Meet Nooriel Banayan! A PhD in Computational Biophysics & med student at SUNY Downstate, he's exploring protein dynamics to advance crystallography. Learn more about his work in the ACA Early Career Scientist Spotlight! acas.memberclicks.net/ys-spotlight... 🔬✨
February 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🌟 Meet Nooriel Banayan! A PhD in Computational Biophysics & med student at SUNY Downstate, he's exploring protein dynamics to advance crystallography. Learn more about his work in the ACA Early Career Scientist Spotlight! acas.memberclicks.net/ys-spotlight... 🔬✨
Meet Susanna Huang, our next @acastructuralsci.bsky.social YSIG spotlight! This Georgia Tech undergrad founded a crystal-growing club that’s inspired 350+ students. Her passion for #crystallography and #education shines bright!
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
January 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Meet Susanna Huang, our next @acastructuralsci.bsky.social YSIG spotlight! This Georgia Tech undergrad founded a crystal-growing club that’s inspired 350+ students. Her passion for #crystallography and #education shines bright!
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
Read more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
Join us Friday, Dec 13th at noon ET for the next YSIG Popup Series, featuring two ACA2024 poster prize winners! 🎉 Read more about the event and register now! 👩🔬👨🔬#crystallography #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/young-scient...
December 4, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Join us Friday, Dec 13th at noon ET for the next YSIG Popup Series, featuring two ACA2024 poster prize winners! 🎉 Read more about the event and register now! 👩🔬👨🔬#crystallography #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/young-scient...
🌟 Meet the next American Crystallographic Association Early Career Scientist Spotlight: Naba Krishna Das! A grad student, he researches RNA structural biology. Formerly a chemistry teacher with a passion for research, collaboration, and connecting with others. www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
December 3, 2024 at 9:50 PM
🌟 Meet the next American Crystallographic Association Early Career Scientist Spotlight: Naba Krishna Das! A grad student, he researches RNA structural biology. Formerly a chemistry teacher with a passion for research, collaboration, and connecting with others. www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
🌟#EarlyCareerSpotlight🌟Meet @acastructuralsci.bsky.social member Alexander Paredes, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, breaking barriers and driving innovation in bioinorganic chemistry. Discover his inspiring journey and impactful work! www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
November 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM
🌟#EarlyCareerSpotlight🌟Meet @acastructuralsci.bsky.social member Alexander Paredes, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Maryland, breaking barriers and driving innovation in bioinorganic chemistry. Discover his inspiring journey and impactful work! www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
🌟@acastructuralsci.bsky.social Spotlight: Meet Jeyatharshika Antonyrajah, a first-gen scholar @ASU researching Lyme disease. Using X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM under Dr. Petra Fromme’s mentorship, she’s advancing structural biology to impact human health: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
November 4, 2024 at 4:45 PM
🌟@acastructuralsci.bsky.social Spotlight: Meet Jeyatharshika Antonyrajah, a first-gen scholar @ASU researching Lyme disease. Using X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM under Dr. Petra Fromme’s mentorship, she’s advancing structural biology to impact human health: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
🌟 Celebrating @acastructuralsci.bsky.social Early-Career Scientists 🌟 Meet Evan Billings, a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia! His journey highlights overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of a supportive lab environment. 👉 Learn more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
October 22, 2024 at 5:02 PM
🌟 Celebrating @acastructuralsci.bsky.social Early-Career Scientists 🌟 Meet Evan Billings, a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia! His journey highlights overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of a supportive lab environment. 👉 Learn more: www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
Join us this Friday, Oct 11th at noon ET for the next YSIG Popup Series, featuring two ACA2024 poster prize winners! 🎉 Read more about the event and register now! 👩🔬👨🔬#crystallography #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/ysig-seminar...
October 9, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Join us this Friday, Oct 11th at noon ET for the next YSIG Popup Series, featuring two ACA2024 poster prize winners! 🎉 Read more about the event and register now! 👩🔬👨🔬#crystallography #structuralscience www.amercrystalassn.org/ysig-seminar...
🌟 Spotlighting the next generation of innovators! #ACAearlycareerspotlights features Shi Feng, a biophysics PhD candidate at #Cornell from Xuancheng, China. Shi studies how photoreceptors influence circadian rhythms. 🌅🔬 Dive into his journey: acas.memberclicks.net/ys-spotlight... 🌈🔬 #Biophysics
October 7, 2024 at 1:42 PM
🌟 Spotlighting the next generation of innovators! #ACAearlycareerspotlights features Shi Feng, a biophysics PhD candidate at #Cornell from Xuancheng, China. Shi studies how photoreceptors influence circadian rhythms. 🌅🔬 Dive into his journey: acas.memberclicks.net/ys-spotlight... 🌈🔬 #Biophysics
✨ #ACAearlycareerspotlights ✨ Meet Dr. Matt McLeod, #postdoc at #Cornell! 🧑🔬 Matt dives into his work on time-resolved and non-ambient #structuredeterminations on #proteins and his passion for making these techniques accessible in #structuralbiology. 🔬👇 www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
September 24, 2024 at 2:24 PM
✨ #ACAearlycareerspotlights ✨ Meet Dr. Matt McLeod, #postdoc at #Cornell! 🧑🔬 Matt dives into his work on time-resolved and non-ambient #structuredeterminations on #proteins and his passion for making these techniques accessible in #structuralbiology. 🔬👇 www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
📣Exciting news! Today’s the day for the #acaYSIG pop-up event at noon, and there's still time to sign up and join us. Don’t miss out! www.amercrystalassn.org/ysig-seminar... 🧪🔬 #EarlyCareerScientists #STEMCommunity #ScienceConnections #structuralscience #crystallography
September 13, 2024 at 2:43 PM
📣Exciting news! Today’s the day for the #acaYSIG pop-up event at noon, and there's still time to sign up and join us. Don’t miss out! www.amercrystalassn.org/ysig-seminar... 🧪🔬 #EarlyCareerScientists #STEMCommunity #ScienceConnections #structuralscience #crystallography
Next in #ACAearlycareerspotlights, we are proud to feature Soyoung Bae who is a Ph.D. student at #BostonUniversity. Soyoung shares her experience with techniques in #structuralscience and #structuralbiology and stunning protein crystal photos! www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
September 6, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Next in #ACAearlycareerspotlights, we are proud to feature Soyoung Bae who is a Ph.D. student at #BostonUniversity. Soyoung shares her experience with techniques in #structuralscience and #structuralbiology and stunning protein crystal photos! www.amercrystalassn.org/ys-spotlight...
🎉 Registration for ACA2024 is still open! 🎉Join us in Denver for an incredible lineup of sessions, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with fellow scientists. 🧬Register now and be part of this amazing event! www.acameeting24.com #ACA2024 #structuralscience
May 23, 2024 at 12:57 PM
🎉 Registration for ACA2024 is still open! 🎉Join us in Denver for an incredible lineup of sessions, networking opportunities, and the chance to connect with fellow scientists. 🧬Register now and be part of this amazing event! www.acameeting24.com #ACA2024 #structuralscience