Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that the Ligand Recognition and Molecular
Gating GRC will be held in Ventura, CA, 2-7 March 2008.
This Gordon Research Conference focuses on the structure and function of
integral membrane proteins involved in transmembrane signaling
(receptors) and transport of ions and small molecules across cell
membranes (ion channels and transporters). The emphasis is on combining
high resolution structures with functional and theoretical data to probe
gating or activation by ligands of these proteins. We have an
outstanding group of speakers and topics, including new structures of
transporters, ion channels, and G-protein coupled receptors, as well as
new functional results in each of these areas. We also have a continued
emphasis on methods development.
The full program for the 2008 meeting of the Ligand Recognition and
Molecular Gating GRC can be found at
http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2008&program=ligand
<http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2008&program=ligand>
This is really state-of-the-art membrane protein research, and some of
the work to be presented was recently highlighted by Nature and Science
as breakthroughs of the year.
The small size of this meeting provides an ideal forum for students and
postdocs to learn about membrane protein structure and function from the
experts.
Registration closes February 10, 2008. We hope to see you in California
in March.
Best wishes,
Susan Buchanan, Chair (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
Carola Hunte, Vice Chair (e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED])
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Susan Buchanan
Laboratory of Molecular Biology
NIDDK, NIH
50 South Drive, Room 4503
Bethesda, MD 20892-8030
Phone: (+1) 301-594-9222
Fax: (+1) 301-480-0597
