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Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

The Molecular and Cellular Biology of Eukaryotic Infectious Organisms

June 8 - 9, 2024

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Salve Regina University

36 Ochre Point Avenue

Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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Conference Description

The Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.

The Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on The Molecular and Cellular Biology of Infectious Organisms brings together junior scientists from a variety of backgrounds and research topics to share their experiences in science and collaborate on new research.

The 2024 GRS will focus on bringing a global perspective of parasitology. The seminar will cover the various branches of parasitic research, ranging from vector science to cellular biology to translational fieldwork. Presenters will highlight various aspects of host-parasite interactions, including genetic evolution, protein trafficking, motility, host invasion, immunology, and drug development. The seminar will encompass a diversity of parasites, such as toxoplasma, trypanosomes, plasmodium, and worms.

The program, hosted by Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, will immerse young scientists in a wide range of peer-to-peer parasitology-based presentations and poster sessions. Young scientists will also have the opportunity to engage in structured networking events with other scientists in the parasitology community, including a career panel with leaders in the field, emphasizing the different journeys they have taken in pursuing their PhDs and career paths.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm	Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	Keynote Session: Understanding the Mechanisms Controlling the Polarization of Immune Responses with Parasitic Infections Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 4:25 pm	"Itch Neurons Control Myeloid-Derived Cytokines to Initiate Cutaneous Anti-Helminth Immunity"
4:25 pm - 4:30 pm	Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm	Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Cell Biology and Drug Development Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm	"Investigating Toxoplasma Proteins that Form Nutrient Pores at the Parasitophorous Vacuole Membrane"
7:45 pm - 7:50 pm	Discussion
7:50 pm - 8:05 pm	"The Dynamics of Dense Granule Secretion and Biogenesis in Cryptosporidium Parvum"
8:05 pm - 8:10 pm	Discussion
8:10 pm - 8:25 pm	"Prospective Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Stem Cells in the Rat Tapeworm, Hymenolepis Diminuta"
8:25 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm	"Preferential host lipid acquisition leading to the breakdown of Amphotericin-B Responsiveness in Clinical Isolates of Leishmania Donovani"
8:45 pm - 8:50 pm	Discussion
8:50 pm - 9:05 pm	"Novel Peptoids as Treatment for Cryptosporidiosis"
9:05 pm - 9:10 pm	Discussion
9:10 pm - 9:25 pm	"Alkyl Gallates Disrupt Trypanosoma brucei Lipid Droplets"
9:25 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am	Vector and Field Research Discussion Leaders: and
9:00 am - 9:15 am	"Lizards Get Malaria Too?! Characterizing Plasmodium Infections in Wildlife Samples"
9:15 am - 9:20 am	Discussion
9:20 am - 9:35 am	"Loss of Leishmania Mitochondrial Minicircle DNA is Associated with Attenuated Parasite Virulence in Mice"
9:35 am - 9:40 am	Discussion
9:40 am - 9:55 am	"Identification and Characterization of a New Actor in the Regulation of the Mechanical Properties of Erythrocytes infected with Plasmodium Falciparum"
9:55 am - 10:00 am	Discussion
10:00 am - 10:15 am	"Bridging The Gap between Surface Flows and Motility Patterns of Malaria Sporozoites"
10:15 am - 10:20 am	Discussion
10:20 am - 10:35 am	"The Genetic Basis of Persistence in Cryptosporidium"
10:35 am - 10:40 am	Discussion
10:40 am - 10:55 am	"Distribution of Polymorphisms in Malaria Associated Host Genes ARL15, ATP2B4, CD40, G6PD and INPP4B across Selected Malaria Endemic African Populations"
10:55 am - 11:00 am	Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm	Poster Session Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm	Mentorship Component: The Diverse Network of Parasitology Discussion Leader:
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm	"Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Host-Parasite Research)"
1:40 pm - 1:50 pm	Discussion
1:50 pm - 2:00 pm	"Group Leader, Centre for Infectious Diseases, Parasitology, Heidelberg University Hospital (Vector Research)"
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm	Discussion
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm	"Co-founder, CSO, Panosome GmbH (Biotech start-up)"
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm	Discussion
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Evaluation Period Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm	Seminar Concludes

Contributors

Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R13AI183725. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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