The 25th International Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming
Abstract
This is an unsolicited proposal for $12,000 to support the 25th International Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming (DNA25), to be held at the University of Washington in Seattle, August 5-9, 2019.DNA conference series. The annual DNA Computing and Molecular programming conference is premier forum for scientists with diverse backgrounds to come together with the common purpose of using interdisciplinary approaches to advance molecular computation. Continuing this tradition, DNA25, under the auspices of the International Society for Nanoscale Science, Computation, and Engineering (ISNSCE), will provide an ideal stage for scientific discussion based on the most recent experimental and theoretical results that promise the greatest and most immediate impact. The conference will showcase research in all areas that relate to biomolecular computing usingDNA, other biopolymers and biomolecules more broadly. Planned program. The main elements of the conference are keynote talks, contributed talks andposter session, introductory tutorials and a special event to celebrate the 25-year anniversary of the DNA conference series. If awarded, funds from this grant will be used to support keynote speakers, tutorial speakers, panelist, and contributing speakers participating in these events. So far, 5 keynote speakers have agreed to participate, and we expect to invite up to 7 additional speakers and panelist depending on availability of funds. The steering and program committee will help identify additional speakers and will actively search for speakers who fall into groups underrepresented in science and engineering.Purpose of requested funding. The primary purpose of the requested funds is to support travel expenses for invited speakers and selected participants and thus to attract leaders and rising stars in the field of DNA computing and molecular programming. We believe this conference will significantly advance the community~s understanding of self-assembly of nanoscale structures andself-assembly technologies that apply across multiple length scales and other topics of direct relevance to ONR.Relevance to ONR. The scope and topics of this conference are highly relevant to the research interests of ONR in the focus area of Warfighter Performance, which includes biologically inspired systems that provide novel sensors, materials, energy sources and autonomous systems to promote operational readiness and sustained effective and efficient operations. Research performed by the DNA community in particular addresses the development of biologically inspired intelligent sensors and advanced materials for armor or equipment. The growing knowledge base created through this conference series will yield important new technologies and new nanoscale manufacturing techniques for materials and devices, new biosensors and actuators, and new models for understanding organization and complexity in biological systems, which would enable biologically-inspired engineering for systems with increased flexibility and performance relevant to the U.S. Navy needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2019
- Source ID
- N000141912352
Entities
People
- Georg Seelig
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of Washington