ICTP-SAIFR Courses

Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) in Biological Physics

Explore the fundamentals of Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) in biological physics with expert Luiz Fernando de Camargo Rodrigues from IFUSP, Brazil.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CD and Fluorescence and Applications - Class 2

Explore circular dichroism and fluorescence techniques in biological physics, including practical applications and analysis methods for biomolecular research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proteins and Nucleic Acids: Basic Concepts and Challenges - Class 3

Delve into the fundamental concepts and challenges of proteins and nucleic acids in biological physics with expert Shaker Chuck Farah in this comprehensive lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proteins and Nucleic Acids: Basic Concepts and Challenges - Class 2

Delve into the fundamental concepts and challenges of proteins and nucleic acids in biological physics, exploring key principles in biomolecular simulations within the machine learning context.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CD and Fluorescence and Applications - Class 1

Explore circular dichroism (CD) and fluorescence spectroscopy techniques in biological physics, including their principles and applications in biomolecular research.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Proteins and Nucleic Acids: Basic Concepts and Challenges

Explore fundamental concepts and challenges in protein and nucleic acid biology, including their structures, functions, and interactions in biological systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Collective Neuronal Behavior and the Critical Brain Hypothesis - Class 1

Explore collective neuronal behavior and the critical brain hypothesis in this lecture by Mauro Copelli, part of ICTP-SAIFR's School on the Origins of Life, Behavior and Cognition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Central Role of the Individual in the History of Brains - Class 2

Explore the evolutionary history of brains through Asif Ghazanfar's lecture, focusing on the individual's central role in brain development and cognitive function.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Central Role of the Individual in the History of Brains - Class 1

Explore the evolutionary history of brains through Asif Ghazanfar's lecture focusing on the individual's central role in brain development and cognitive function.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Topology and Geometry of Perception and Knowledge - Class 2

Delve into the topology and geometry of perception and knowledge with Manuel Schottdorf in this second class from the ICTP-SAIFR School on the Origins of Life, Behavior and Cognition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Topology and Geometry of Perception and Knowledge - Class 1

Explore the fundamental concepts of topology and geometry in perception and knowledge with Manuel Schottdorf in this first class of the ICTP-SAIFR School on Origins of Life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Physical Origins of Brain Cortical Morphology - Class 2

Delve into the physical principles underlying brain cortical morphology with Bruno Mota, exploring how physical forces shape the structure and development of the cerebral cortex.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Physical Origins of Brain Cortical Morphology - Class 1

Explore the physical principles underlying brain cortical morphology in this lecture by Bruno Mota, part of the School on Origins of Life, Behavior and Cognition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lévy Walks and Search Optimization: Free Will, Randomness and Determinism in Animal Locomotion

Explore the fascinating intersection of Lévy walks, search optimization, and the concepts of free will, randomness, and determinism in animal movement patterns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Standard Neuroscience Assumptions and the Dynamical Alternative - Class 2

Explore the dynamical alternative to standard neuroscience assumptions with Donald Katz, examining new perspectives on understanding brain function and cognitive processes.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video