Conference Description
The Metallocofactors 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.
Proteins and enzymes play vital role in every form of life from single-cell organisms to multicellular beings. Nature was able to utilize the twenty standard amino acids to make these structured biopolymers responsible for mediating/catalyzing essential reactions and making even more complex cofactors. The incorporation of organic- and/or metallocofactors into pre-organized protein structures further expand the scope of chemical reactions that are possible. Study of the assembly-, catalytic-, and degradation mechanisms of these cofactors required both creativity and a vast set of scientific tools. This conference will focus on the spectroscopic, synthetic, and mechanistic interrogation of metallocofactors.
This meeting will foster a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for young scientists to share their research and ideas. It presents an excellent opportunity to build meaningful connections with peers who share similar interests but bring diverse skill sets to the table.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by March 1, 2026. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
