2016 Molecular Basis of Microbial One Carbon Metabolism GRC & GRS
Abstract
The Molecular Basis of Microbial One Carbon Metabolism Gordon Research Conference (C1-GRC) and its associated Gordon Research Symposium (GRS) brings together a highly interdisciplinary and international research community. Microorganisms growing with one-carbon (C1) compounds established C1 metabolism as a major driver of global elemental cycles in the biosphere. These organisms transform a variety of key molecules such as methane and carbon dioxide, metabolic intermediates including formaldehyde, and organic compounds without carbon-carbon bonds, such as methylated amines and dimethyl sulfide. Several of these molecules (in particular methane) are important energy sources, some (e.g. carbon dioxide and methane) are potent greenhouse gases, and others (e.g. chlorinated methanes) are toxic chemicals. The upcoming biennial C1-GRC and associated GRS, (7/30/16-8/5/16) will cover all aspects of anaerobic and aerobic microbial C1 metabolism, and aim to provide complementary cross-disciplinary perspectives from researchers in the fields of microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, biogeochemistry, ecology and evolution, and synthetic biology. New applications of microbial C1 metabolism for production of biofuels and high added value chemicals, and for bioremediation of environmental contamination, will also be presented. The conference will bring together junior and senior investigators from the open and vibrant C1 research community, and provide a unique forum to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. For the third time, the 2016 C1-GRC will be paired with a one-and-a-half day Gordon Research Symposium (GRS) which seeks integrate younger members of the community into this highly topical and rapidly expanding research area. Over 150 participants attended the 2014 C1-GRC and even greater attendance is expected for the 2016 meeting. ONR funding will be used to provide travel support of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty scientists who will participate in the 2016 Molecular Basis of Microbial One Carbon Metabolism Gordon Research Seminar and the Gordon Research Conference. GRS and GRC registration includes the cost of meals and accommodation and is thus not eligible for support by ONR. Thus, the goal of the present request is to support attendance and participation by junior faculty, postdocs and graduate students by providing travel support. The amount of $10,000 is applied for from ONR to contribute to travel costs of up to 22 early career participants, equivalent to the support of 18 US American and 4 international participants on the basis of the budgeted capping of travel costs eligible for support ($400 for domestic travel, $700 for international travel).
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612419
Entities
People
- Victoria Orphan
Organizations
- Gordon Research Conferences
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy