2018 Molecular Basis of Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Abstract
This proposal to the Office of Naval Research seeks funding for the 11th Gordon Research Conference on the Molecular Basis of Microbial One-Carbon Metabolism (C1-GRC), to be held from July 29 to August 3 2018 at the Sunday River Grand Summit Hotel in Newry, Maine. For the forth time, the 2018 C1-GRC will be paired with a two-day Graduate Research Symposium (GRS) that will take place immediately before the GRC at the same site and further actively contribute to integrate younger members of the community into this field. The meeting will gather a unique collection of expertise at the forefront of the current understanding of microbial metabolism and involving cutting edge biochemical, molecular, biophysical, and microbial techniques and is in line with programs supported by ONR. Microbial C1 metabolism involves transformations of key molecules such as methane, methanol, formic acid, and carbon dioxide; metabolic intermediates including corrinoid and tetrahydrofolatederivatives; 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, while others (e.g. chlorinated methanes, carbon monoxide, and methanethiol) are toxic chemicals that are produced and used naturally and industrially in large quantities. Microorganisms capable of metabolizing one-carbon (C1) compounds are important in global elemental cycles and also have increasing relevance to industry. The conference will feature a range of metabolic diversity including autotrophic microorganisms, methanogens, syngas utilizers (acetogens), methylotrophs, and methanotrophs. Both the ???C1??? GRC conference and associated Graduate Research Seminar (GRS) will cover all aspects of anaerobic as well as aerobic microbial C1 metabolism, and aim to provide complementary crossdisciplinary perspectives from researchers in the fields of microbiology, biochemistry, structural biology, 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 be featured. As in previous editions of this long-running meeting, the 2018 C1 GRC, with its associated GRS, will bring together junior and senior investigators from the international C1 research community. The GRC format, with extensive discussions, interactive poster sessions, and gatherings in the afternoons and evenings, will provide an ideal setting for researchers from different fields and generations, to exchange ideas, brainstorm, and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jul 26, 2018
- Source ID
- N000141812626
Entities
People
- Victoria Orphan
Organizations
- Gordon Research Conferences
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy