Conference Description
The Biology of Mycobacteria GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
This conference will bring together scientists studying various aspects of mycobacterial physiology. Mycobacteria include pathogenic and non-pathogenic species that inhabit a variety of niches and have a significant impact on human and animal health. Additionally, phylogenetically related bacterial genera including Rhodococcus, Corynebacterium, and Streptomyces share numerous biochemical pathways with Mycobacterium, thus the characterization of novel pathways in any of these species could bolster our understanding of this highly environmentally and medically relevant order of bacteria. Our goal is to bring scientists from all areas of expertise, with a focus on biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, but we will also appeal to researchers from the areas of chemistry and genomics.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by December 7, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Understanding Mycobacterial Physiology Through Phages
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Evolution of Mycobacteria
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New Paradigms in Metabolism
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Membrane Dynamics
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Found in Translation: DNA Repair to Mistranslation as Survival Strategies
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Protein Secretion
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Resistance and Persistence
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Stress Responses
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Keynote Session: Next Generation ‘Omics of Mycobacterial Physiology
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The GRC Power Hour™
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