Conference Description
The Plant Metabolic Engineering GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2025 conference theme reflects the urgent need to leverage plant metabolic engineering in addressing global challenges related to human health and sustainability. The program will explore a diverse range of topics, including: 1) Industrial applications of plant metabolic engineering, 2) Integration of artificial intelligence, 3) Consideration of plant-microbe interactions for plant metabolic engineering, 4) Engineering plants for enhanced nutrition, 5) Innovations in plant enzyme engineering, 6) Plant engineering for climate resilience, 7) Drug discovery inspired by plant natural products, 8) Plant-based foods and their relationship to human health and diseases. Our carefully curated speaker list includes renowned experts from academia, industry, and government institutions, representing a truly global perspective. The conference will showcase how recent advancements in plant metabolic engineering are driving progress towards a sustainable bioeconomy, improved human health, and ecological preservation. The 2025 Plant Metabolic Engineering GRC aims to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications. By bringing together diverse expertise—from AI specialists to nutritionists, from industrial biotechnologists to ecologists—we hope to catalyze innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Join us for this unique opportunity to explore the cutting edge of plant metabolic engineering and help shape the future of human health and sustainability.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 15, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Plant Metabolic Engineering for Advancing Human Health and Sustainability
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Integration of Artificial Intelligence
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Innovations in Plant Enzyme Engineering
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Drug Discovery Inspired by Plant Natural Products
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Consideration of Plant-Microbe Interactions for Plant Metabolic Engineering
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Plant-Based Foods and Their Relationship to Human Health and Diseases
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Engineering Plants for Enhanced Nutrition
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Plant Engineering for Climate Resilience
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Industrial Applications of Plant Metabolic Engineering
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The GRC Power Hour™
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