Structure, Mechanism, and Drug Interactions of GPCRs, Ion Channels, and Transport Proteins

The goal of the conference is to discuss and further cutting-edge research into ion channels, transport proteins, and G protein-coupled receptors. These membrane proteins have key roles in cellular physiology, their dysfunction is implicated in various human diseases, and many are important pharmacological targets. Researchers in this area continue to provide fundamental and novel insight into membrane transport reactions, which offers opportunities for exploring and developing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The 2024 edition of this GRC will feature invited talks by world-renowned experts from the fields of structural or computational biology, chemical synthesis, physiology or pharmacology. Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts and bring posters, from which additional speakers will be selected for short talks, with an emphasis on giving starting group leaders an opportunity to present their work and discuss it with established investigators. We also encourage scientists from industry to apply, as the membrane proteins discussed at this conference are major drug targets. A Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will precede the GRC and will provide young scientists with opportunities to present and discuss their work in an informal setting. We strongly encourage graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to apply to the GRS and to stay for the GRC.