21st International Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming
Abstract
Project Summary/Abstract This is an unsolicited proposal for 10,000 USD to support the 21st International Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming (DNA21), to be held at Harvard University, August 16-21, 2015. The annual DNA Computing and Molecular Programming conference has become one of the premier interdisciplinary forums where scientists with diverse backgrounds come together with the common purpose of advancing the engineering and science of biology and chemistry from the point of view of computer science, physics, and mathematics. This conference emphasizes topics that bridge nanotechnology, biology and computation. Continuing this tradition, DNA21 will serve as an excellent stage for scientific discussion based on the most recent experimental and theoretical results that promise the greatest and most immediate impact. Research in DNA computing and molecular programming draws together mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology to address the analysis, design, and synthesis of information-based molecular systems. The conference will showcase research in all areas that relate to biomolecular computing using DNA and/or other molecules, including but not restricted to: (1) algorithms and models of computation for biomolecular systems; (2) control of molecular folding and self-assembly to construct nanostructures; (3) demonstration of switches, gates, devices, and circuits; (4) molecular motors and molecular robotics; (5) computational processes in vitro and in vivo; (6) studies of fault-tolerance and error correction; (7) synthetic biology and in vitro evolution; (8) visualizations of biomolecular systems; (9) software tools for analysis, simulation, and design; (10) applications in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. In particular, the conference this year will feature a special tutorial session on DNA-based super-resolution microscopy. The primary purpose of these funds is general support of the conference, including travel expenses for invited speakers and selected participants. This is to attract leaders and rising stars in the field of DNA computing and molecular programming to the conference. Invited keynote speakers will focus on the following or similar topics: visualizations of biomolecular systems, self-assembly of nanoscale structures, protein computing, processes inspired by interactions of chemical reactions in cells, and large-scale self-assembly technologies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512239
Entities
People
- Peng Yin
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- President and Fellows of Harvard College
- United States Navy