Physical virology: from form to function

This lecture course examines how viral architecture, mechanical properties and dynamics determine infection, and how quantitative physical methods can explain or control these processes. Themes include capsid assembly, membrane fusion and entry, single-virus and single-molecule measurements, virus–host interactions, organelle remodeling, mathematical models, computation and AI, synthetic virus-inspired systems, and optical, atomic-force and cell-free methods. The course primarily serves doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, with lectures, participant talks, posters and discussions with speakers. Applications require a research abstract and motivation statement. Residential fees include five nights and full board; limited financial support is available.