Conference Description
The Biomineralization 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.
Biomineralization, a complex and captivating process, is a wellspring of inspiration in materials science due to its perpetual demand for unique solutions. Understanding the mechanisms of biomineralization is crucial for innovation and requires a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and medicine, among others. This GRS aims to bring together researchers from these diverse disciplines to generate fresh perspectives and to raise the discussion on how to go back to disruptive science advancements. The topics addressed in this vibrant environment will include the development of new materials inspired by biomineralization, the latest approaches and techniques to study biomineralization processes, and how these methods can be applied to study physiological and pathological biomineralization pathways. It's all about fostering new ideas and advancing science.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by April 28, 2024. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by June 4, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Speaker
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Arash Komeili (University of California, Berkeley, United States)
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Mentorship Component
- "Disruptive Science: How to Get There"
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Paola Petrini (Politecnico di Milano, Italy)
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Assaf Gal (Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel)
