Structure, Dynamics and Development of Bacterial Cells

The Bacterial Cell Biology and Development 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.

Bacterial cells are exquisitely organized in time and space, and carry out complex decision-making, intercellular coordination, and development to thrive in diverse environments. The 2023 inaugural Bacterial Cell Biology and Development Gordon Research Conference will explore recent research into the organization, dynamics, and development of bacterial cells and communities using a breadth of experimental approaches and biological systems. Invited speakers will present work probing the fundamental cell biological mechanisms of growth and division, and of the specialized behaviors and developmental pathways bacteria engage to ensure survival in changing environments. Inclusion of research in species that span bacterial phylogeny, lifestyles, and growth niches will stimulate thought and discussions on the conservation and evolution of cell biological mechanisms in bacteria.

The 2023 Bacterial Cell Biology and Development GRC brings together a group of international scientists including cell biologists, bacteriologists, biochemists, geneticists, physicists, structural biologists, and imaging specialists to facilitate a collaborative and interdisciplinary discussion of bacterial cell biology and development. The program will comprise talks from 24 invited speakers organized into 9 thematic sessions, with an additional 36 short talks selected from submitted abstracts. Daily poster sessions and ample free time will enable networking, collaboration, brainstorming, and other informal interactions among attendees.

Abstracts must be submitted by April 1, 2023 to be considered for a short talk.