Chemical Biology and 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.
Early Bird pricing ends: September 14
Poster abstract deadline: October 30
Keynote Speakers

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

Eva Nogales
UC Berkeley

Alice Y. Ting
Stanford University

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
David W. Christianson, University of Pennsylvania
Neal Devaraj, University of California - San Diego
Angela M. Gronenborn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Klaus M. Hahn, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Mark Howarth, University of Cambridge
Ehud Isacoff, UC Berkeley
Kathrin Lang, ETH Zurich
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
Samara Reck-Peterson, University of California - San Diego
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: TBD
14:00 - 14:35
Clifton Barry, NIH/NIAID
14:35 - 14:50
Short Talk: TBD
14:50 - 15:20
Break
15:20 - 15:35
Short Talk: TBD
15:35 - 16:10
Neal Devaraj, University of California - San Diego
16:10 - 16:25
Short Talk: TBD
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 and Conference Dinner
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: TBD
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: TBD
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: TBD
10:25 - 10:55
Break
10:55 - 11:30
Speaker being confirmed
11:30 - 11:45
Short Talk: TBD
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: TBD
16:20 - 16:55
Chang Liu, UC Irvine
16:55 - 17:10
Break
Keynote Session
17:10 - 18:10
Ronald Raines, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Session 6: Structural Chemical Biology
09:00 - 09:35
David W. Christianson, University of Pennsylvania
09:30 - 10:10
Angela M. Gronenborn, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
10:10 - 10:45
Samara Reck-Peterson, University of California - San Diego
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 | |
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Academia | $425 USD (increases to $550 on 9/15) | $200 USD |
Oregon Academia* | $250 USD (increases to $550 on 9/15) | $75 USD (increases to $200 on 9/15) |
Industry | $700 USD | $450 USD |
Lab Group (virtual attendance only)** | n/a | $450 USD |
*Participants from Oregon academic institutions receive discounted Early Bird registration rates through September 14, 2023.
**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.
Chemical Biology and Physiology 2023 welcomes abstracts for poster presentations. 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 is October 30, 2023 to be considered for a Short Talk. See below for further details.
Short Talks:
Nine short talks will be 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:
From abstracts submitted on or before October 30, 2023, up to 75 poster presenters will be selected for flash talks. 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.
Late Submissions:
Late abstract submissions will be accepted up to November 30, 2023, on a space available basis. However, abstracts received after October 30, 2023 are not guaranteed be included in the abstract book.
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.