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.
Proteins and enzymes play vital role in every form of life from single-cell organisms to multicellular beings. Nature was able to utilize the twenty standard amino acids to make these structured biopolymers responsible for mediating/catalyzing essential reactions and making even more complex cofactors. The incorporation of organic- and/or metallocofactors into pre-organized protein structures further expand the scope of chemical reactions that are possible. Study of the assembly-, catalytic-, and degradation mechanisms of these cofactors required both creativity and a vast set of scientific tools. This conference will focus on the spectroscopic, synthetic, and mechanistic interrogation of metallocofactors.
This meeting will foster a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for young scientists to share their research and ideas. It presents an excellent opportunity to build meaningful connections with peers who share similar interests but bring diverse skill sets to the table.
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 7, 2026. Please check back for updates.
