The Bioinorganic Chemistry 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.
Metals play a crucial role in biological reactions from redox chemistry to cellular homeostasis. Over the years bioinorganic chemists have developed an extensive toolbox to study reactions by elucidating mechanisms and structure of metalloprotein systems. The tools developed through synthetic inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, structural biology, protein engineering, and computational modeling have led to new insights that further our understanding of the diverse role of metals in biological systems.
Since 1996, the Bioinorganic Chemistry GRS has provided a supportive environment for researchers at the graduate and post-doctoral level from around the world to showcase their work and exchange ideas about methods and techniques at the forefront of bioinorganic research. Sessions are moderated by a diverse selection of discussion leaders who serve as subject matter specialists and mentors. Following each talk, participants are encouraged to actively engage in discussion sessions, providing an opportunity for both giving and receiving valuable feedback. The GRS will culminate in a shared presentation and discussion session followed by a joint poster session with the Metals in Biology GRC.
We strongly encourage interested researchers to apply early as space is limited, and this GRS routinely fills to capacity. Preference will be given to applicants who submit an abstract for a talk or poster presentation. Invited speakers will be selected from among the submitted abstracts.
The scope of the conference is intended to be broad and inclusive. In addition to foundational topics in bioinorganic chemistry, we welcome submissions on emerging areas, novel methodologies, and unexplored functions of metals in biological systems. We encourage early career researchers at all levels to apply, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Our goal is to assemble a diverse community of scientists who are united by a shared passion for metals in biology. We believe outstanding science emerges from many settings, and we wish to showcase excellence across the full spectrum. We are eager to learn from you and enrich the discourse through diverse perspectives. Please direct any questions or concerns to the 2027 GRS chairs, Kallie Zanders and Tamara Dixon. We look forward to your participation!
GRS Speaker Abstract Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the date noted above, applicants who wish to be considered for an oral presentation must submit their application and abstract to the seminar by October 31, 2026.
