Gibbs30 Program

The 2016 program has been finalized, and a PDF is available at the link below:

Gibbs30 Keynote Speaker

The keynote for the 30th Gibbs Conference will be given by Patricia Clark from the University of Notre Dame.

Gary K. Ackers Lecturer in Biothermodynamics

This year's Gary Ackers Lecturer will be Ken Dill from Stony Brook University.

Confirmed Speakers for Gibbs30

In addition to the faculty speakers below, the Gibbs program will include approximately 15 talks selected from submitted abstracts. These talks will be presented by graduate student and postdoctoral trainees.

David Bain, University of Colorado, Denver (link)
Elisar Barbar, Oregon State University (link)
Mike Brenowitz, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (link)
Chris Bystroff, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (link)
James Cole, University of Connecticut (link)
Jason DeRouchey, University of Kentucky (link)
Tanja Mittag, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Chiwook Park, Purdue University (link)
Lois Pollack, Cornell University (link)
Catherine Royer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (link)
Hays Rye, Texas A&M University (link)
Timothy Street, Brandeis University (link)
Liskin Swint-Kruse, Kansas University Medical Center (link)

Saturday Night Thermo

There will once again be a Saturday night Thermo session for trainees only. This session is organized by Vince LiCata and Susan Pedigo

5:30 PM - Dinner (for students, postdocs, and panelists)
6:00 PM - Flash Talks (5-minute talk followed by 3-minute Q&A)
7:15 PM - Career Options Panel

Scientific Sessions

This year's planned sessions are listed below, but are subject to change. A final list of sessions will be posted soon.

Thermodynamics in Cellular Environments
Thermodynamics of Function and Catalysis
Thermodynamics of Folding and Assemblies
Thermodynamics of Disorder and Allostery
Thermodynamics of Design and Membranes

Sunday and Monday Afternoon Activities

Hiking, Wine Tasting, etc., can be arranged. Contact the organizers if you would like to lead one of these sessions. Details will be released as these are planned.

Important Dates

July 1	Applications Due
July 22	Notification of Application Acceptance
Aug. 12	Final Abstracts and Registration Due (No refunds after this date.)
Sept. 24-27	Conference Dates

News and Updates

Another Successful Year
With this year's conference over, please remember to fill out your survey and let us know your opinion about the meeting. The conference photo will be placed on the Gibbs Society website.