The association LODOS APS ETS (Legacy of the Organizers of the school for the Diffusion Of the Structural Sciences) was established to comply with recent changes in Italian financial regulations to ultimately ensure that the International School of Crystallography (ISCoC) courses can be organized for the foreseeable future.
The acronyms APS (Social Promotion Association) and ETS (Third Sector Organization) identify the Association as part of the Third Sector, which in Italy is the group of private non-profit organizations that operate for civic, solidarity and social utility purposes, carrying out activities of general interest (such as assistance, culture, environment) and supporting the State (First Sector) and the market (Second Sector).
The LODOS Association was established to complement the International School of Crystallography (ISCoC). Since 1974, the School has offered annual advanced courses in Erice for the international scientific community, focusing on crystallography and related methodologies. To further these objectives, the Association supports initiatives that foster collaboration among researchers and promote the educational and scientific dissemination of structural sciences.
As a non-profit organization, the Association serves its members by organizing and promoting the International School of Crystallography, cultivating relationships with national and international scientific bodies—including the International Union of Crystallography, the European Crystallographic Association, and the International Organization of Crystal Growth.
Publishing scientific materials in print and digital formats, undertaking any initiative that may contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of crystallography and structural sciences, and establishing awards and scholarships for deserving students.
Working at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Florence (IT), as a Laboratory manager for the FloCEN (www.flocen.unifi.it). Attended first Erice course in 1997 and has been part of the organizing team since 2008.
"I attended my first Erice course in 1997 and immediately fell in love with the place and people. The course was the utmost scientific experience I ever had. Erice is not just about science!"
Crystallographer who transitioned into CryoEM, currently Chief Scientific Officer of a U.S.-based contract research organization specializing in CryoEM services for the life sciences. Director of ISCoC since 2023.
"My first Erice course in 1988 was a pivotal moment in my career. I am committed to carrying forward the legacy of Sir Tom Blundell and the School's founder, Lodovico Riva di Sanseverino."
Working at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Padova and now retired. Attended the first Course in 1976 as a student and a helper of the organization.
"I attended my first Erice course in 1976 and the place, the people and the unique atmosphere created convinced me to continue helping the Organizers. Now, fifty years later, I am always happy to be there working for the young crystallographers."
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