The 2009 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) entitled Combinatorial Chemistry: High Throughput Chemistry and Chemical Biology will be held on June 6-7, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH preceding the Gordon Research Conference (GRC) in combinatorial chemistry. This inaugural GRS provides a stimulating and interactive environment for young researchers (including graduate students and postdoctoral researchers) to present and discuss their research with their peers in this field. The GRS will provide young investigators the opportunity to present a short talk on cutting edge research at the forefront of the field, provoking stimulating interaction and debate. In addition all participants will be encouraged to present posters on their current science. This conference is targeting a total attendance of 30-40 young investigators. The GRS will continue in the tradition of the Gordon Research Conferences to provide excellent science in a relaxed atmosphere.
The GRS alongside the GRC provides an excellent forum to bridge the gap between the young investigator full enthusiasm and fresh ideas, and the seasoned researcher who utilizes the technology on a daily basis. This field of research has broadened utilizing chemical biology approaches towards the discovery of small molecule probes to discover and elucidate molecular pathways. Young investigators interacting with seasoned researchers would benefit greatly from learning the pitfalls firsthand. This academic/industrial interface provides an excellent format for scientists to understand processes and facilitates the genesis of new ideas. The GRS forum, which enhances lively discussion, will most certainly promote active participation throughout the week of the GRS and the GRC.
We would like to encourage participation and attendance of graduate students and post doctoral students from diverse backgrounds and experiences; including women and minorities to the Conference. Support from outstanding academic institutions in terms of leading edge talks and conference attendance is essential to ensure that combinatorial chemistry continues to meet the needs of the drug discovery and probe development community in the future. We look forward to an outstanding conference in 2009 and thank you for your support and interest in this evolving field.
Alan Rolfe, Ph.D. & Thiwanka Samarakoon
Co-Chairs, GRS Combinatorial Chemistry: High Throughput Chemistry and Chemical Biology
