2016 Mitochondria & Chloroplasts Gordon Research Conference & Gordon Research Seminar
Abstract
The 2016 Gordon Research Conference on Mitochondria & Chloroplasts assembled an international group of scientists investigating the evolution, biogenesis and quality control of these essential organelles. This GRC brought together investigators working on mitochondria, chloroplasts and non-photosynthetic plastids in animal, plant, algal and fungal systems with interest in: i) evolution and diversity of organelles of endosymbiotic origin (including apicoplasts and other secondary or even tertiary plastids), ii) transcriptional and translational regulation of organelle biogenesis, protein sorting and assembly into holocomplexes, and iii) protein maturation and quality control, as well as removal of organelles during nutrient stress and aging through autophagy or unique vesicular mechanisms. Large scale techniques were discussed because they allow comprehensive analysis of transcriptional regulation of organelle biogenesis (e.g. recognition of ÔregulonsÕ and associated transcription factors), retrograde organellar signaling, and protein homeostasis (proteostasis) through analysis of protein degradation (e.g. by metabolic labeling and mass spectrometry). This GRC provided an excellent platform to accelerate discovery of common and unique organellar features and accelerate knowledge transfer between different research communities. Speakers with international recognition in the field joined young investigators and scientists who have not previously attended this conference. Fifteen short talks were selected from abstracts to showcase emerging late breaking topics, especially from early career investigators. Expert Discussion Leaders guided discussions. Daily poster sessions enriched and stimulated interactions between participants and research communities. This GRC was preceded by a GRS. The Gordon Research Seminar on Mitochondria and Chloroplasts included seminars on organelle biogenesis, homeostasis, dynamics and signaling. These discussions will help us understand how these organelles are integrated in the complex system of Eukaryotic cells.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610020
Entities
People
- Klaas Van Wijk
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Gordon Research Conferences
- United States Army