WHAT:

Folding and assembling proteins in the Midwest -- for nearly two decades!

This one-day meeting of Midwest research laboratories interested in protein folding, aggregation, binding, and dynamics features talks and posters (from graduate students and postdocs, plus two PIs). Topics include:
1. In vitro experiments: protein folding, binding, aggregation, dynamics
2. In silico approaches: computational models and genome-wide approaches to understanding protein folds, dynamics, and folding mechanisms
3. Proteins in vivo: co-translational folding, roles for molecular chaperones, misfolding/aggregation/amyloid formation, and cellular mechanisms for recognizing and clearing misfolded proteins

WHY:

 (1) To gather Midwestern protein scientists together so we can learn more about each others’ research!
(2) To provide graduate students and postdocs with a forum for presenting their research results

WHEN:

 Saturday, April 27, 2024 ...  Here is the final program, to give you a feel for scope and organization.

WHERE:

Jordan Hall of Science,
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556 USA
(look at a map)

HOW:

Use these links to learn more about:

REGISTRATION. Registration is FREE, but required. Registration closed April 12th.

PROGRAM. Meeting begins at 8:50 am (coffee and pastries available at 8:00 am); will conclude at ~6 pm with a beer/wine/munchies reception. Here is the final program!

ABSTRACTS. Abstracts were  due Friday March 22, 2024. Ten short talks were selected from the submitted abstracts!

In addition to talks selected from abstracts, we will have two PI speakers:

  • Andrea Kravats, Miami University of Ohio
  • Juan Mendoza, University of Chicago


TRAVEL INFORMATION, including driving directions.

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS: Please contact Emily Musenbrock (emusenbr -at- nd -dot- edu) if you need assistance finding overnight accommodations.

AREA RESTAURANTS can be found in the South Bend/Mishawaka Visitor Guide. There are several restaurants on campus, including  Legends (casual dining) and Rohr's (bar/restaurant in the Morris Inn). 

WHO:

Meeting Organizer: Patricia L. Clark (University of Notre Dame)

Program Committee: Connie Jeffery (University of Illinois - Chicago) & Lisa Lapidus (Michigan State)

All protein folding enthusiasts are welcome to attend!