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Venom Evolution, Function and Biomedical Applications (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Bridging Gaps in Venom Research: From Ecology and Evolution to Socio-Economic Impacts

August 6 - 7, 2022

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Mount Snow

89 Grand Summit Way

West Dover, Vermont, United States

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Conference Description

The Gordon Research Seminar on Venom Evolution, Function and Biomedical Applications is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting-edge ideas.

The focus of this meeting is to define and connect key areas in our field, from basic research to venom-derived applications and their multiple socio-economic impacts. Our goal is to establish collaborations among early career researchers that will advance an interdisciplinary approach to venom research by evaluating present-day needs, challenges, and future opportunities in the venom field. We also aim to have productive and insightful discussions on venom-focused career tracks in both academia and industry.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Venom Evolution, Function and Biomedical Applications" 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 Site Staff / Welcome from the GRS Chair
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm	Ecology and Evolution of Venomous Taxa Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 3:55 pm	"Venom Modulation in the Red-Headed Centipede Scolopendra morsitans"
3:55 pm - 4:00 pm	Discussion
4:00 pm - 4:10 pm	"Ontogeny of the Venom System and Dietary Shift in the Piscivorous Cone Snail Conus (Pionoconus) magus"
4:10 pm - 4:15 pm	Discussion
4:15 pm - 4:25 pm	"Ant "Phylovenomics": Genome-Wide Phylogenetics as as Tool to Investigate Ant Venomics"
4:25 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	Venom Function and Characterization Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:40 pm	"Understanding the Composition, Function, and Mechanism of Action of Box Jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri) and Irukandji Jellyfish (Carukia barnesi) Venom"
7:40 pm - 7:45 pm	Discussion
7:45 pm - 7:55 pm	"Chrysaora quinquecirrha (US Atlantic Sea Nettle) CRISPR Knockout Screen Highlights Heparin Biosynthesis as PathwayRequired for Cytotoxic Activity"
7:55 pm - 8:00 pm	Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:10 pm	"Discovery of Somatostatin-like Venom Analogs from Fish-Hunting Cone Snails"
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm	Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:25 pm	"A Neuroethological Approach Combining Cone Snail Venom and Zebrafish to Uncover New Biology"
8:25 pm - 8:30 pm	Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:40 pm	"How Ecological Niche Determines Venom Composition in Aquatic Heteroptera"
8:40 pm - 8:45 pm	Discussion
8:45 pm - 8:55 pm	"Unraveling the Venom Chemistry with Evidence of Histamine as Key Regulator in the Envenomation by Caterpillar Automeris zaruma"
8:55 pm - 9:00 pm	Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:10 pm	"The Rise of Phospholipases A2 IIE Among Dipsadids: Venom Composition Analyses of the Pseudoboini Tribe"
9:10 pm - 9:15 pm	Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:25 pm	"Neuromodulatory Effects of Parasitoid Wasp Venoms"
9:25 pm - 9:30 pm	Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am	Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am	Biomedical and Pesticidal Applications of Venom Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:10 am	"Characterizing the Anti-Cancer Activity of New Terebrid Snail Venom Peptides in Liver Tumor"
9:10 am - 9:15 am	Discussion
9:15 am - 9:25 am	"Utilising Virus Like Particle Plug and Play Technology to Improve Snakebite Treatments"
9:25 am - 9:30 am	Discussion
9:30 am - 9:40 am	"A Peptide Toxin in Ant Venom Mimics Vertebrate EGF-like Hormones to Cause Long-lasting Hypersensitivity in Mammals"
9:40 am - 9:45 am	Discussion
9:45 am - 9:55 am	"The Small Molecule Drugs DMPS, Marimastat, and Varespladib Inhibit Snake Venom-Induced Dermonecrosis"
9:55 am - 10:00 am	Discussion
10:00 am - 10:10 am	"Effect of Mini-aA-crystallin Against Honey Bee Venom Induce Toxicity"
10:10 am - 10:15 am	Discussion
10:15 am - 10:25 am	"Discovering Convergent Venom Mechanisms of Action through CRISPR Screening"
10:25 am - 10:30 am	Discussion
10:30 am - 10:40 am	"High-throughput Screening for the Discovery of Novel Snakebite Drugs"
10:40 am - 10:45 am	Discussion
10:45 am - 10:55 am	"Discovery of Animal Venom- and Toxin-Derived Therapeutic Compounds with Programmable M13 Hyperphage Display"
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: Early Career Mentoring Mentorship/discussion panel on career development with representative mentors in industry and academia who work primarily in the venom field. Discussion Leaders: and
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm	Panel Discussion Early Career Mentorship Panel
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm	General 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

Funding for this conference was made possible (in part) by 1 R13 AT010975-01A1 from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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