Chemical Biology and Physiology 2023

Chemical Biology & Physiology 2023

December 14 - 17, 2023 | Portland, Oregon, USA

Chemical Biology and Physiology 2023 is the fourth offering of a biennial international conference series focused on the growing intersection of Chemical Biology and Physiology.  The interaction of Chemical Biology and Physiology is based on the need for new tools that are applicable in complex systems and provides innovative opportunities for drug target discovery and novel therapeutic concepts.  This conference brings together leading scientists from around the world to promote inspiration and collaboration to stimulate cutting edge research in this exciting research nexus.

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Keynote Speakers

Keynote speaker: Squire Booker

Squire J. Booker
The Pennsylvania State University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Keynote speaker: Eva Nogales

Eva Nogales
UC Berkeley

Keynote speaker: Alice Ting

Alice Y. Ting
Stanford University

Keynote speaker: Ronald Raines

Ronald Raines
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Speakers

Yimon Aye, EPFL 
Emily Balskus, Harvard University/HHMI
Clifton Barry, NIH/NIAID
Sara Buhrlage, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Neal Devaraj, University of California - San Diego
Meghna Gupta, University of San Francisco 
Angela M. Gronenborn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Klaus M. Hahn, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Amanda Hargrove, Duke University
Mark Howarth, University of Cambridge
Ehud Isacoff, UC Berkeley
Kathrin Lang, ETH Zurich
Andres Leschziner, University of California - San Diego 
Chang Liu, UC Irvine
John Lueck, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Evan W. Miller, University of California - Berkeley
Jenn Prescher, UC Irvine
Michael Sattler, Helmholtz Munich and Technical University of Munich
Mikhail Shapiro, Caltech and HHMI
Nicolas Winssinger, University of Geneva

Thursday, December 14, 2023

13:00 - 13:10
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Session 1: Chemical Bioanalytics

13:10 - 13:45
Yimon Aye, EPFL

13:45 - 14:00
Short Talk:  Alix Thomas (35)

14:00 - 14:35
Clifton Barry, NIH/NIAID

14:35 - 14:50
Short Talk: Xing Zhou (4)

14:50 - 15:20
Break

15:20 - 15:35
Short Talk: Kaylin Fosnacht (25)

15:35 - 16:10
Neal Devaraj, University of California - San Diego

16:10 - 16:25
Short Talk: Sepehr Sebghati (78)

16:25 - 17:05
Flash Talks

17:05 - 17:30
Break

Keynote Session

17:30 - 18:30
Squire J. Booker, The Pennsylvania State University and Howard Hughes Medical Institute

18:30 - 20:30
Reception

Friday, December 15, 2023

Session 2: Chemical Physiology

09:00 - 09:35
Ehud Isacoff, UC Berkeley

09:35 - 10:10
Evan W. Miller, University of California - Berkeley

10:10 - 10:25
Short Talk: Meredith Hartley (20)

10:25 - 10:50
Break

10:50 - 11 :25
Mikhail Shapiro, Caltech and HHMI

11:25 - 12:00
Emily Balskus, Harvard University / HHMI

12:00-12:40
Flash Talks

12:40 - 13:40
Lunch

13:40 - 15:10
Poster Session 1

Session 3: Chemical Biology Tools

15:10 - 15:45
Jenn Prescher, UC Irvine

15:45 - 16:20
Sara Buhrlage, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

16:20 - 16:35
Short Talk: Philipp Poschko (34)

16:35 - 17:10
Klaus M. Hahn, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

17:10 - 17:25
Break

Keynote Session

17:25 - 18:25
Alice Y. Ting, Stanford University

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Session 4: Nucleotides

09:00 - 09:35
John Lueck, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

09:35 - 10:10
Nicolas Winssinger, University of Geneva

10:10 - 10:25
Short Talk: Dennis Bong (30)

10:25 - 10:55
Break

10:55 - 11:30
Amanda Hargrove, Duke University

11:30 - 11:45
Short Talk: Jessica Simon (59)

11:45 - 12:25
Flash Talks

12:25 - 13:25
Lunch

13:25 - 14:55
Poster Session 2

Session 5: Protein Chemistry

14:55 - 15:30
Mark Howarth, University of Cambridge

15:30 - 16:05
Kathrin Lang, ETH Zurich

16:05 - 16:20
Short Talk: Jason Zhang (1)

16:20 - 16:55
Chang Liu, UC Irvine

16:55 - 17:10
Break

Keynote Session

17:10 - 18:10
Ronald RainesMassachusetts Institute of Technology

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Session 6: Structural Chemical Biology

09:00 - 09:35 
Andres Leschziner, University of California - San Diego 

09:30 - 10:10
Angela M. Gronenborn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

10:10 - 10:45 
Meghna Gupta, University of San Francisco 

10:45 - 11:05
Break

11:05 - 11:40
Michael Sattler, Helmholtz Munich and Technical University of Munich

Keynote Session

11:40 - 12:40
Eva Nogales, UC Berkeley

12:40 - 12:55
Poster Prize Presentations

12:55 - 1:00
Closing Remarks

Registration Rates

In-Person Virtual
Academia $550 USD $200 USD
Industry $700 USD $450 USD
Lab Group (virtual attendance only)* n/a $450 USD

*Lab Group registrations are available for 3+ virtual participants from the same lab for a flat fee of $450. Each participating lab group member will receive conference communications and access information. Lab participant details will be requested after the lab group registration is complete.

Abstract submission is now closed. However, we may be able to take additional abstracts based on available space. If you have already registered and would like to inquire if space is available, please email chembiophysinquiries@ohsu.edu

Only registered participants attending in person are eligible to submit an abstract and present a poster. Poster presentations will not be available to virtual participants. If you are presenting a poster, you must also register for the conference.

Abstract submission deadline was October 30, 2023 to be considered for a Short Talk. See below for further details.

Short Talks:
Nine short talks were selected from the abstract submissions received on or before October 30, 2023. A short talk is a 12-minute presentation with slides on the poster topic, given from the main stage. A short talk allows the presenter to go into details about the poster research to all attendees. Short Talk presenters will be notified 2-3 weeks after the abstract review.

Flash Talks:
The first 75 abstracts received were eligible to give a flash-talk. A flash talk is a 90-second presentation of your poster, supported by a single slide, from the main stage. Flash talks are an opportunity to promote your poster topic prior to the poster session. Flash Talk presenters will be notified after the abstract review.

General Information:

  • Finished poster size should be no larger than 48" vertical x 48" horizontal.
  • The character limit for abstracts is 4,000 characters (including spaces). 
  • Abstracts may be edited up to the deadline of October 30, 2023.  Abstracts will be included in the abstract book as entered as of this date. To change any abstract information previously submitted, please email the conference organizers at chembiophysinquiries@ohsu.edu
  • Please proof your abstract carefully for spelling and data errors.  Pay special attention to the author order and presenting author designation. 
  • Submission of an abstract conveys permission to be included in the abstract book and posted online.
  • All abstract submissions must be submitted electronically through the abstract system.

Science Steering Committee

Elisar J. Barbar, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Kimberly Beatty, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University
Victoria DeRose, Ph.D., University of Oregon
Braden Lobingier, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University
Ryan Mehl, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Mike Pluth, Ph.D., University of Oregon
Carsten Schultz, Ph.D., Oregon Health & Science University

Conference Organizers

Amy Johnson
Lisa Gurung
Elie Inns

Contact the organizers: chembiophysinquiries@ohsu.edu

Venue

Knight Cancer Research Building
Oregon Health & Science University
2720 S.W. Moody Ave.
Portland, OR 97201

Accomodations

Downtown Portland has many hotels and lodging options conveniently connected by light rail, Portland street car, and bus lines.

The recommended hotel for the conference is the Hyatt House Portland Downtown. The hotel is conveniently located .3 miles from the venue, within easy walking distance.

Hyatt House Portland Downtown
2080 SW River Drive
Portland, OR 97201
503-241-2775
Map

Additional lodging options include:

Local Transportation

The conference venue is just south of downtown Portland, Oregon, and easily accessible by the Portland Streetcar and MAX light rail.  This makes most downtown Portland hotels a convenient choice for conference accommodations. 

Chemical Biology and Physiology 2023 welcomes corporate, journal and institutional sponsors. Sponsorships are essential in allowing us to bring this biennial conference to the chemical biology and physiology scientific communities. Below are our pre-defined sponsorship opportunities, or we are happy to design a package that meets your needs. To discuss interest in conference sponsorship or for questions, please contact conference planners at chembiophysinquiries@ohsu.edu

Named Conference Reception Sponsor - $5,000 ($3,150 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
One sponsorship at this level is available

  • Named Conference Reception held on the first night of the conference. (Value $1,000)
  • One (1) conference registration for in-person attendance. (Value $700)
  • Sponsor table with tablecloth. (Value $100)
  • Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (Value $50)
  • Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.

Poster Session Sponsor - $3,000 ($900 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Two sponsorships at this level are available

  • One (1) conference registration for in-person attendance. (Value $700)
  • Named poster session. (Value $750)
  • Poster awards: $300/$200/$100. (value $600)
  • Sponsor representative presents the awards.
  • Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (Value $50)
  • Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.

Gold Sponsor - $3,000 ($1,650 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Ten sponsorships at this level are available

  • One (1) conference registration for in-person attendance. (Value $700)
  • Named science session or keynote session. (Value $500)
  • Sponsor table with tablecloth. (Value $100)
  • Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (Value $50)
  • Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.

Silver Sponsor - $2,000 ($1,400 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)
Eight sponsorships at this level are available

  • One (1) conference registration for virtual attendance. (Value $450)
  • Named coffee session. (Value $100)
  • Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (Value $50)
  • Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.

Bronze Supporter - $750 ($700 may be tax deductible as a charitable contribution)

  • Organization logo on conference webpage, booklet and welcome slide. (Value $50)
  • Distribute flyers/brochures at conference.

Sponsors