2022 Sensory Transduction in Microorganisms Gordon Research Conference & Gordon Research Seminar
Abstract
We seek funding for the 2022 Gordon Research Conference on Sensory Transduction in Microorganisms to be held in person in Ventura CA in January 2022. This conference will explore recent advances in understanding signal transduction in bacteria. Foci will be placed on both basic knowledge of signaling, and how this knowledge can be applied to engineer microbes, engineer communities, and understand disease and antimicrobial processes. The conference will consist of nine sessions, which will weave the basic and applied aspects throughout: Mechanisms of environmental sensing; mechanisms of signal transduction, amplification and output control; signaling and control of transcriptional; signaling and control of motility; signaling in polymicrobial and biofilm communities; applications of signaling knowledge; and signaling during host interactions. All these critical areas will be addressed through cutting-edge applications of molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, and chemical biology as well as structural, imaging, biophysical, and computational approaches. Data from high-resolution experiments will be paired with modeling to understand and predict the behavior of complex macromolecular assemblies and signaling circuitry. Invited speakers will include both established and early-stage investigators using a wide array of approaches. In addition, short talks will be chosen from the abstracts to give additional early-career scientists a chance to speak, and to round out the program. Participants will benefit from the ConferenceÕs open, collegial atmosphere that provides multiple opportunities to engage in scientific discussion, promote scientific rigor, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. New, innovative efforts will be used to increase participation of scientists from historically under-represented backgrounds, and multiple efforts will be taken to make participants feel welcome and valued. For the fifth time, a Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) for postdocs and graduate students will precede the GRC. The GRS provides a supportive environment for young scientists to present their work, make connections, and receive advice by leaders in the field. The STIM community has long supported junior scientists, and we view the success of the GRS as a necessity to continue on this mission. The GRS will help us not only nurture the development of early stage investigators, but also promote diversity within our community. The GRS will help junior scientists gain the confidence and skills to become full-fledged GRC participants. The well-integrated STIM GRC/GRS will direct established investigators to the most important questions confronting our field and will encourage young scientists to apply their recent training to the exciting new areas of microbiology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 10, 2022
- Source ID
- W911NF2210009
Entities
People
- Karen Ottemann
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Gordon Research Conferences
- United States Army