Conference Description
The Plant Lipids: Structure, Metabolism and Function 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
Our overarching theme, "Fostering Global Food Security, Sustainability and Climate Resilience Through Diverse Lipids", spans both fundamental research and practical applications. It encompasses topics such as lipid metabolism in plants and algae, the role of plant lipids in stress tolerance, nutritional significance, sustainable practices, bioenergy, and the interplay with microbes. Discussions will explore innovative strategies for sustainable agriculture and their societal impacts.
The conference commences with a Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Plant Lipids, providing graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with a platform to share research, develop professional networks, and discuss career choices in a supportive environment. We encourage early-career scientists to participate in both the GRS and the subsequent GRC.
Join us in addressing global challenges through the diversity of plant lipid biology, driving innovation, sustainability, food security and climate resilience.
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 September 28, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Diversity in Plant Lipid Research
Discussion Leaders
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Peter Doermann (University of Bonn, Germany)
Speakers
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Christoph Benning (Michigan State University, United States)
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Artik Elisa Angkawijaya (RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science, Japan)
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Abdou Rachid Thiam (Ecole Normale Supérieure, France)
Lipid Metabolism and Function
Discussion Leaders
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Tegan Haslam (Georg August University Goettingen, Germany)
Speakers
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Koichi Kobayashi (Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan)
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Dylan Kosma (University of Nevada Reno, United States)
Lipid Trafficking and Transport
Discussion Leaders
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Yohann Boutté (French National Centre for Scientific Research, France)
Speakers
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Katrin Philippar (Saarland University, Germany)
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Terry S.C. Lung (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China)
Signaling Molecules
Discussion Leaders
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Kathrin Schrick (Kansas State University, United States)
Speakers
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Aardra Kachroo (University of Kentucky, United States)
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Ingo Heilmann (Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)
Plant Biotic Interactions
Discussion Leaders
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Jyoti Shah (University of North Texas, United States)
Speakers
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Kenji Matsui (Yamaguchi University, Japan)
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Libo Shan (University of Michgan, United States)
Nutritional Security
Discussion Leaders
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Juliette Jouhet (Laboratoire de Physiologie Cellulaire et Végétale, France)
Speakers
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Peter Eastmond (Rothamsted Research, United Kingdom)
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Prasad Parchuri (Washington State University, United States)
Environmental Resilience
Discussion Leaders
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John Sedbrook (Illinois State University, United States)
Speakers
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Yasuyo Yamaoka (The Catholic University of Korea, South Korea)
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Sruthi Narayanan (Clemson University, United States)
Advanced Technologies
Discussion Leaders
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Ana Paula Alonso (University of North Texas, United States)
Speakers
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Jay Thelen (University of Missouri, United States)
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Isabel Molina (Algoma University, Canada)
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Ying-Chen Lin (University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
Discussion Leaders
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Laura Wayne (Corteva Agriscience, United States)
Speakers
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Yonghua Li-Beisson (CEA Cadarache, France)
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Wei Ma (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
The GRC Power Hourâ„¢
Organizers
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Rebecca Roston (University of Nebraska Lincoln, United States)
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Kent Chapman (University of North Texas, United States)