Conference Description
The Microbial Stress Response 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.
Bacteria living in all types of habitats rely on the ability to sense and respond to stress. The Microbial Stress Response GRS welcomes research in any area of microbial stress adaptation. Topics include, but are not limited to, mechanisms of stress sensing and signaling, host-microbe interactions, microbial communities, antibiotic and chemical stress, nutrient deprivation, and regulation of stress responses. The work featured in this meeting will reflect the wide range of tools and approaches used to investigate stress response in diverse organisms, from the molecular level to the population level. The meeting will consist of a keynote presentation and short presentations selected from abstracts, each followed by dedicated time for discussion facilitated by moderators selected from among attendees. Two poster sessions will be held to further facilitate exchange of ideas between attendees. A career development panel will highlight careers in a variety of sectors and connect attendees with senior mentors. At the heart of this meeting will be extensive opportunities for informal interactions between attendees of all levels to share scientific results, promote collaboration, build networks, and offer and receive mentorship.
