Conference Description
The Mechanisms of Membrane Transport 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
The 2025 Mechanisms of Membrane Transport GRC conference will focus on the discovery of new membrane transport proteins, innovative methodologies for studying membrane transport, and the identification of new pharmacological interventions for various neurological diseases. It will delve into how membrane transport mechanisms contribute to health and disease. During the meeting, we will feature new data on diverse mechanisms of channel gating, novel discoveries in primary and secondary active transport, and advances in drug discovery for membrane proteins. Additionally, there will be an emphasis on understanding the macromolecular assemblies of membrane transport proteins and establishing a connection to their physiological context. Furthermore, we will highlight cutting-edge membrane protein techniques such as single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, super-resolution microscopy, cryo-electron microscopy and tomography, as well as novel approaches in structure-based drug design.
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 January 25, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Paradigm-Shifting Discoveries in Membrane Transport
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Diverse Gating Mechanisms of Ion Channels
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Secondary Active Transporters in Health and Disease
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Mechanism of Primary Active Transport
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Interplay Between Lipids and Membrane Proteins
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Diversity in Membrane Transport
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Drugs on Membrane Transport Targets
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Physiological Connections to Transport Mechanisms
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Conformational Dynamics in Membrane Transporters and Channels
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The GRC Power Hour™
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