Conference Description
The Metallocofactors 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.
Nature harnesses the power of metals to carry out the challenging reactions required for life. These metalloproteins must control reactivity by tuning the electronic structure of their metallocofactors and employing a well-defined outer coordination sphere. From assembly of these cofactors to their catalysis and ultimately degradation, a vast set of scientific tools are required to understand how metalloproteins function in Nature. This conference will focus on the spectroscopic, synthetic, and mechanistic interrogation of metallocofactors.
As the first Metallocofactors Gordon Research Seminar, this meeting will set a welcoming and thought-provoking environment for young scientists to discuss their research and ideas. It will be an excellent opportunity to build connections with scientists of similar interests yet diverse skillsets.
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 March 3, 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 April 9, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
