# 2022 Chemistry & Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Conference & Gordon Research Seminar

> **NIH NIH R13** · GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES · 2021 · $30,000

## Abstract

Summary/Abstract
The 2022 Chemistry and Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Conference (CBP-GRC) will highlight the
exciting diversity of peptide science. Attendees will engage in discussions regarding scientific discoveries,
challenges and advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and translation of peptides. We have
created an innovative and cutting-edge program encompassing sessions focusing on recent developments
in chemical biology and organic synthesis complemented with sessions covering topics such as artificial
intelligence (AI), vaccine development, immunology, natural and unnatural products, advances in green
chemistry, biosynthesis, and novel technologies. To engage the audience and promote discussion,
session chairs will give an overview of the broader field in each session to bring the audience together
before the session speakers deliver their lectures. Furthermore, to increase cross-talk amongst scientists,
sessions including “peptide mash-up” and the “future of peptides” will bring together scientists from vastly
different fields (e.g. green chemistry, drug discovery, and structural biology) in a single session
encouraging and stimulating our attendees to think outside of their own scientific boxes and promote
collaboration across multiple disciplines. In 2022, the successful and well attended Power Hour will
continue, highlighting the challenges women and minorities are still facing, as well as discussing solutions
and progress toward equity. Altogether, this conference provides a collegial environment where emerging
scientists present their work alongside world leaders in the field and the conference is the highlight of the
peptide community conference calendar.
The graduate and postdoctoral student-run Gordon Research Seminar (GRS), held in conjunction with the
related GRC, will provide opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to foster
meaningful connections by discussing their research and networking with their peers. The student-
facilitated seminar, as well as the poster session, are designed to foster communication between students
and form relationships which are then leveraged at the GRC. In addition, the GRS includes a career panel
in which three mid-to-late career professionals provide insights and strategies on various career paths.
The objective of the CBP-GRC is to provide opportunities to deepen the impact of peptide science on
healthcare and technology through scientific communication and collaboration while actively prioritizing a
diversified community and the involvement of underrepresented minorities. This goal will be achieved by
actively inviting speakers and session chairs from diverse backgrounds and career experience as well as
developing a scientifically innovative and diverse program.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10314225
- **Project number:** 1R13TR003934-01
- **Recipient organization:** GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES
- **Principal Investigator:** WENDY J HARTSOCK
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $30,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-09-01 → 2022-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10314225

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10314225, 2022 Chemistry & Biology of Peptides Gordon Research Conference & Gordon Research Seminar (1R13TR003934-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10314225. Licensed CC0.

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