Antibodies epitomize the remarkable adaptability and exquisite molecular specificity of the host immune response. Substantial progress is being made towards unraveling the dauntingly complex mechanisms by which a successful antibody response develops and is maintained. As impressive progress is being made toward the exploitation of antibodies as a platform for the development of biodiagnostics and biotherapeutics that will have an ever-increasing impact on virtually all areas of biomedical science and disease treatment. For these reasons, this is an exciting time to bring together scientists working at the cutting edges of basic mechanisms of the antibody response, antibody biochemistry and structure, advanced antibody engineering technologies, and clinical applications to share their new results, cross-fertilize, and synthesize bold new concepts to guide the field.

This second Antibody Biology & Engineering GRC will provide this opportunity in a collegial and highly interactive environment that typifies the Gordon Research Conferences. Leading experts and thought leaders both from academia and industry will share their most recent findings on topics of broad interest to the attendees. Investigators and trainees at all levels will have many opportunities for presenting of their new, exciting results in poster sessions and selected oral presentations, with ample time for discussion, networking and brainstorming.

The conference will be held in the Hotel Galvez and Spa located on the beachfront in historic Galveston, Texas and affording numerous recreational activities. All attendees are urged to stay for the duration of the meeting.