The Quantum 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
All life processes ultimately rest on quantum mechanical principles. Through a continuous scientific dialogue between those working in bioscience, chemistry and quantum science and technology, the quantum biology community exploits a sophisticated range of experimental and theoretical approaches to scrutinize quantum mechanical processes in biological environments and to determine when such processes become critical to function. In this scientific pursuit, we also contribute to the development of a range of measurement technologies that harness quantum phenomena for biological and biomedical measurements and applications.
From a wider perspective, quantum biology then aims both to advance how we understand and probe quantum phenomena in biological systems (“quantum in biology”) and to explore how we may deploy quantum science and technologies to probe biological processes (“quantum for biology”). Together, these two strands seek to transform our ability to identify when quantum effects matter in biology and to develop new quantum-inspired approaches for probing and influencing life from molecular to organism levels. The meeting therefore will critically appraise the open problems in understanding, measuring, and exploiting quantum phenomena in and for biology.
The 3rd Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and associated Seminar (GRS) on Quantum Biology will be held at the Holiday Inn Oxnard-Ventura, Oxnard, California USA from 6th -12th March 2027. Following on from two highly successful editions of the conference, we aim to bring together a wide range of researchers, from established to early-career, to share their latest advances in the field of quantum biology. Key themes will include measuring and affecting quantum processes in biological environments, multi-scale theoretical and experimental approaches to connect quantum to function, the quantum contributions to sensory biology, and exploiting quantum technologies such as quantum light and quantum sensors to measure biological processes and for medical diagnoses. The associated Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) preceding the GRC will act as a platform for early-career researchers to share their work and experience amongst peers and engage in networking and mentoring opportunities. Both the GRC and GRS programmes will also feature selected talks from early career scientists presenting breakthrough findings, in a friendly, inclusive and stimulating environment. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and disciplines who share a common interest in quantum biology. We look forward to seeing you in 2027.
