Conference Description
The Metals in Biology 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 an array 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.
Metals are essential for life. The iron in our heme cofactors binds oxygen and delivers it to our cells. The cobalt in vitamin B12 cleaves and reforms carbon-carbon bonds as odd-chain fatty acids are metabolized. Metalloproteins make vitamins, fix atmospheric gases such as N2, H2, and CO/CO2, and allow for the processes of photosynthesis. This conference covers current research in the field of bioinorganic chemistry, including: metalloprotein mechanism and design; biomimetics inspired by metalloproteins; the transport of metals into and out of cells; and the use of metals in gene regulation, along with many other topics. 2026 marks the 50th iteration of this conference, and as we celebrate this anniversary, we look forward to the next 50 conferences as research in bioinorganic chemistry is now more important than ever.
The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include 9 sessions and the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by April 29, 2026. Please check back for updates.
