Conference Description
The CO2 Assimilation in Plants from Genome to Biome 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on CO2 Assimilation in Plants: Probing Mechanisms Across Scales will feature research presentations across biological scales, from molecules to the globe. The process of photosynthesis underpins life on our planet – from food production to climate regulation. Improving our understanding of the process is foundational to ensuring future food supply and mitigating climate change. Photosynthesis is a fascinating process for a broad range of scientists. It serves as a model system for the application of synthetic biology and genetic engineering, and C4 and CAM photosynthesis are brilliant evolutionary examples of convergent evolution. Mathematical modeling has enhanced our understanding of photosynthesis for many decades, while current advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence are enhancing our capabilities to sense photosynthesis remotely and re-engineer the biochemistry of CO2 assimilation. The subtheme for the 2025 GRC and GRS, “Probing Mechanisms Across Scales”, was chosen to engage photosynthesis scientists who work across disciplinary boundaries and biological scales.
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 February 8, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Metabolic Regulation of CO2 Assimilation
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Rubisco and Photorespiration
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CO2 Concentrating Mechanisms
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Modeling CO2 Assimilation
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Carbon Assimilation as an Integrated Pathway
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Stress Impacts on CO2 Assimilation
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Water for Carbon
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Improving CO2 Assimilation Through Genetic Variation
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Keynote Session: Synthetic Approaches to Improve CO2 Assimilation
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The GRC Power Hour™
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