Conference Description
Due to increased demand and pricing associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Boston area, GRC strongly encourages attendees
to make travel arrangements early to help minimize associated travel costs. We anticipate limited availability of hotel rooms,
rental cars, and transportation options departing from Boston, so please plan accordingly.
As a cost-effective transportation option, we encourage attendees to consider the GRC bus service, which can be reserved directly
through your myGRC account. Space is limited.
If you require an extended stay, please contact your COA, as GRC has secured a limited number of discounted rooms at the Embassy Suites
Boston Logan Airport.
The Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism 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.
As the Earth heats up, both global biodiversity and human prosperity are under threat. C1-microbes, which metabolize one-carbon compounds, are increasingly attracting attention in worldwide media because of their bipartite role in global climate. On one hand, they produce large quantities of carbon dioxide and methane in natural and anthropogenic ecosystems; on the other hand, their capacity to consume these important greenhouse gasses also make them resourceful allies for helping reverse climate change. Independent of these biogeochemical roles in the carbon cycle, the metabolic potential of C1-microbes can also be harnessed for biotechnological applications to produce biofuels, nutritious protein, or platform compounds for the chemical industry.
In order to predict the impact of C1-microbes on the climate and harness or engineer them for biotechnological purposes, we must improve our understanding of these microbes from molecular to global scales. There is no better spot for next generation C1-researchers to connect, get inspired, and envision the future of C1-research endeavors than this seminar, which will be held among the stunning scenery of the White Mountains.
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 28, 2026. Please check back for updates.
