The Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism 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.
As the Earth heats up, both global biodiversity and human prosperity are under threat. C1-microbes, which metabolize one-carbon compounds, are increasingly attracting attention in worldwide media because of their bipartite role in global climate. On one hand, they produce large quantities of carbon dioxide and methane in natural and anthropogenic ecosystems; on the other hand, their capacity to consume these important greenhouse gasses also make them resourceful allies for helping reverse climate change. Independent of these biogeochemical roles in the carbon cycle, the metabolic potential of C1-microbes can also be harnessed for biotechnological applications to produce biofuels, nutritious protein, or platform compounds for the chemical industry.
In order to predict the impact of C1-microbes on the climate and harness or engineer them for biotechnological purposes, we must improve our understanding of these microbes from molecular to global scales. There is no better spot for next generation C1-researchers to connect, get inspired, and envision the future of C1-research endeavors than this seminar, which will be held among the stunning scenery of the White Mountains.
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 22, 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.
