The Gordon Research Seminar on Applied and Environmental Microbiology is a unique forum for early career researchers to present their latest results, exchange cutting-edge research approaches and ideas, and network with other peer-level scientists during two oral scientific sessions and two interactive poster sessions. A mentoring session and panel discussion provide the opportunity for young scientists to use four experts from diverse areas of research as sounding boards for their own scientific interests and expectations.

As with all forms of life, microbes are subject to economies of energy, macro- and micro-nutrients, physical space, and other resources. These economies govern microbial physiology and metabolism from the single cell to stochastic interactions within mixed microbial ecosystems. This GRS seeks to explore strategies and mechanisms adopted by microbes to cope with limited resources in systems ranging from lab- and industrial-scale monocultures to complex environmental communities. Discussions on how this knowledge can be leveraged to improve biotechnological processes and address issues of climate change, waste remediation, and human health are encouraged.

Application Instructions

The meeting will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.

The Chairs will select speakers from abstracts submitted by April 15, 2017. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Deadline section above.


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