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Staphylococcal Diseases (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Staphylococci At The Interface Of Health And Disease

July 29 - 30, 2023
Chairs and
Waterville Valley
56 Packard's Road
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, United States
 Venue and Travel Information

Conference Description

The Staphylococcal Diseases 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.

Understanding the biology of a pathogen is one of the first steps to improve care and therapeutics in case of infections. This GRS will focus on various aspects of staphylococcal biology, such as its interaction with the microbiome, ability to develop resistance and how it makes it a successful pathogen (both human and animal). It will provide a platform for early career researchers with different research interests to share their work in a relaxed environment, facilitating possible future collaborations. The meeting will also have a mentoring program where different career paths will be discussed.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Staphylococcal Diseases" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Keynote Session: MspA: A Small Protein with a Big Attitude
Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 3:50 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
"MspA: A Small Protein with a Big Attitude"
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Adaptation of Staphylococci to Its Host and the Environment Around It
Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:45 pm
"TSST-1 Promotes Staphylococcus Aureus Vaginal Colonization Through the Reduction of Pro-inflammatory signals"
7:45 pm - 7:50 pm
Discussion
7:50 pm - 8:05 pm
"The Role of Urease in Staphylococcus Aureus pH Homeostasis and Human Skin Colonization"
8:05 pm - 8:10 pm
Discussion
8:10 pm - 8:25 pm
"Identification of Nutritional Interactions Between Staphylococcus aureus and Nasal Commensals"
8:25 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:45 pm
"Staphylococcus aureus Induced Trained Immunity in Macrophages Confers Heterologous Protection Against Gram-Negative Bacterial Infection"
8:45 pm - 8:50 pm
Discussion
8:50 pm - 9:05 pm
"Influence of Nutrient Availability in the Cystic Fibrosis Airways on Staphylococcus Aureus Growth"
9:05 pm - 9:10 pm
Discussion
9:10 pm - 9:25 pm
"Extracellular DNA Plays a Critical Role in Staphylococcus Epidermidis Escape from Human Macrophages"
9:25 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Staphylococci and the Global AMR Crisis
Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:15 am
"Clonal Transmission and Recurrence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Causing Bloodstream Infections in Hospitalized Adults Detected Using Whole Genome Sequencing"
9:15 am - 9:20 am
Discussion
9:20 am - 9:35 am
"Pangenomics of Staphylococcus Aureus: Insights into Gene Dynamics and the Evolution of Lineages"
9:35 am - 9:40 am
Discussion
9:40 am - 9:55 am
"Staphylococcus aureus Facilitates Gram-Positive Bacterial Persistence in Polymicrobial Wound Infection"
9:55 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:15 am
"Investigating Antibiotic Failure in Staphylococcus Aureus Osteomyelitis"
10:15 am - 10:20 am
Discussion
10:20 am - 10:35 am
"Evaluating the Anti-bacterial Effects of A MEK1/2 Inhibitor Compound on Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates Obtained from People with Cystic Fibrosis"
10:35 am - 10:40 am
Discussion
10:40 am - 10:55 am
"Elucidating Novel Mechanisms of Antibiotic Tolerance in Staphylococcus Aureus"
10:55 am - 11:00 am
Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Shaping a Successful Career in Microbiology
Discussion Leader:
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm
"Navigating the NIH and Successful Grantsmanship"
1:40 pm - 1:45 pm
Discussion
1:45 pm - 1:55 pm
"Navigating an Academic Career in Microbiology"
1:55 pm - 2:00 pm
Discussion
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm
"From Bench to Publishing"
2:10 pm - 2:15 pm
Discussion
2:15 pm - 2:25 pm
"The Art of Not Taking No for Any Answer"
2:25 pm - 2:30 pm
Discussion
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

Contributors

National Institutes of Health - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Science Foundation

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R13AI179133. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

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Staphylococcal Diseases
August 3 - 8, 2025


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