2019 Bioelectronics GRC
Abstract
The 2019 GRC in Bioelectronics Ð the first GRC on this topic Ð will establish a community of interdisciplinary researchers in Bioelectronics. A key, unifying element in the advancement of Bioelectronics is understanding how biomolecules, cells, and materials transfer electrons across a spectrum of length scales and how living systems can convert and store energy when interfaced with natural and synthetic materials. There is a need for a meeting that brings together researchers working to address the grand challenges of Bioelectronics at different length scales including the molecular structure and chemistry of individual redox-active biomolecules, the macroscopic interactions of biomolecules with one another and with synthetic materials, and the mesoscale where natural and synthetic cells interact with surrounding materials. These shared challenges include: (1) understanding how to integrate living/organic materials with synthetic materials, including natural and synthetic light harvesting systems, (2) finding new ways to control and re-program electron transfer in biology, (3) achieving specificity in read/write interfaces, (4) designing materials with sufficient longevity and long-term degradability, and (5) translating this knowledge to macroscopic phenomena and devices. The topic overlaps strongly with the Microbiology program of the Army Research Office, in particular in understanding signal transduction pathways and communication and signaling in microbial communities. The conference will also focus on the study and development of tools for communication between organisms and non-living devices, and designing purpose-specific organisms that can operate autonomously. The Objectives of the 2019 Gordon Research Conference on Bioelectronics are to: (1) establish and cultivate a Bioelectronics community of interdisciplinary researchers; (2) provide opportunities for early-career researchers to enter the field of Bioelectronics through interactions with researchers across disciplines; (3) support the participation of women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds; and (4) bring together researchers from academia and industry to identify the most pertinent challenges and identify the greatest opportunities in the field The GRC format includes a total of 9 lecture sessions, starting on the Sunday evening, with morning (9 Ð 12:30) and evening (7:30 Ð 9:30) sessions each day, finishing on Thursday evening. The conference agenda will feature 26 invited speakers, 13 of which are early career and 13 are women faculty. Support is requested from the ONR for partially covering travel and registration fees of 5 invited speakers, 5 invited discussion leaders, and 5 student, postdoctoral, and/or early career attendees.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2019
- Source ID
- W911NF1910193
Entities
People
- Rafael Verduzco
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Gordon Research Conferences
- United States Army