The Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) in Bioinorganic Chemistry was originally developed in response to the annual over-subscription of the parent Metals in Biology Gordon Research Conference. Since its start in 1996, this GRS has become one of the leading forums for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in bioinorganic chemistry to share their research and discuss the latest advancements in the field. This conference has gained considerable international recognition and attracts students and postdocs from all over the world. The unique overlapping session between the Bioinorganic GRS and the Metals in Biology GRC allows students and young researchers to interact with the leading principal investigators in the field.

Bioinorganic chemistry encompasses a wide range of topics including metal transport and homeostasis, metalloprotein structure and function, applications of metals in medicine and sensing, and metals in the environment. We invite and encourage students from any sub-discipline in Bioinorganic Chemistry to submit abstracts for poster or oral presentations. To be considered for an oral presentation for this meeting, please submit your application by October 5, 2009.

Note: This year, we would like to encourage all conference participants to bring their own coffee mugs to reduce the use of paper cups.