Salmonella: From Basic Biology to Complex Pathogen-Host Interactions

The Salmonella Biology and Pathogenesis 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 a diverse range 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.

Salmonella serovars are studied not only as important causes of disease, but the well-characterized biology, genetics and infection models of this group of bacteria have made Salmonella the pathogen of choice to interrogate many fundamental aspects of biology, including innate and adaptive immunity, post-transcriptional gene regulation, and the function of the gut microbiota. This GRC will encompass a broad range of topics related to Salmonella biology, from epidemiology and vaccines to cell biology and gene regulation. Attendees will include a combination of independent investigators at all stages, post-doctoral scholars, and graduate students. There will be nine sessions with session leaders that will provide an overview of the topic and stimulate discussion from the attendees. Time slots for short talks are reserved in thematic seminar sessions for presentations by early career scientists, giving them an opportunity to share their discoveries and gain exposure. These presentations will be selected from among abstracts submitted to the meeting, so participants interested in being considered for a short talk should submit an abstract by March 1, 2023.