Conference Description
The Chemical Imaging GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Over the past two decades, a number of advanced chemical imaging platforms have emerged, including single molecule imaging, coherent Raman scattering microscopy, transient absorption microscopy, photothermal microscopy, ambient ionization methods for mass spectrometry, electrochemical microscopy, and imaging with advanced chemical probes. These advances are enabling high speed, high-resolution spectroscopic imaging of living systems. Applications of these modalities have led to discoveries of biomarkers defining cancer aggressiveness, drug resistance, and other conditions. Miniaturization of chemical imaging platforms are enabling on-site clinical investigation of human specimens and in vivo measurements by endoscopy. Commercialization of various chemical imaging modalities allows broader use of the technologies. With the mission of bringing together experts in engineering, life science, medicine, materials, data science, and industrial leaders to foster the growth of this exciting field, the second Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Chemical Imaging is to be held at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts from July 27th to August 1st, 2025. Specific goals of this GRC are: (1) Pushing the physical limits and inspire far-reaching goals. (2) Addressing the most significant problems in biology, materials and medicine. (3) Promoting fusion of various modalities. (4) Moving the field into new directions and stimulating new horizons. (5) Bridging complementary areas of chemical, biochemical and materials research. (5) Engaging and educating young scientists. Besides invited talks, best posters will be selected for short presentations on the last day.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by March 29, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Visions of the Chemical World
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Breaking Physical Limitations in Sensitivity Multiplexing
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Unveiling Molecular Machinery Inside the Cell
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Visualizing Chemical Transformations
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Big Data, Computation, Imaging
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Imaging Materials and Interfaces
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Wide Field and Large Scale Imaging
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Translating Imaging Technologies into Clinical Practice
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Selected Poster Presentations
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The GRC Power Hour™
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