DNA topology is one of the areas in which cutting-edge  pure mathematics and biology meet very directly, in the study of topoisomers. The point of the course is to give young and early-career biologists a chance to learn about this exciting and active research field from international experts. This will be achieved through a combination of introductory lectures with coursework, and also a short series of conference-level research talks, to give the participants an understanding of both the basic theory and current research directions.

DNA topology is a challenging area, requiring expertise in both mathematics and biology. Furthermore, topology is not typically taught to undergraduate biologists at all. It is therefore an outstanding topic for an international PhD-level course at OIST.

The international course will be targeted at PhD level,

with postdoctoral researchers also welcome.