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Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy 2009

Jun 28-Jul 3, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The GRC on 3-D Electron microscopy has recently doubled itxe2x80x99s meeting frequency from being held every two years in the US to an annual event alternating between the US and Europe. Despite this increase in meeting capacity the recent conferences were still oversubscribed and hopeful applicants had to be deterred. This development clearly demonstrates the strong interest in 3DEM methods and applications for biological specimens, and that the conference serves a growing community. In particular, since the rediscovery of (cryo-) electron tomography for large cellular structures the demand for 3DEM has literally exploded despite a current limitation in resolution to approx. 2nm due to technical limitations. On the other end, recent work has shown that electron microscopy data of biological structures may reach atomic resolution beyond 0.2nm. In-between these two extremes hybrid methods, combining intermediate resolution EM 3D maps with X-ray, NMR or even in-silico data have been improved tremendously and generated a lot of excitement for thorough investigations into protein structure and function relationships.

Time-Dependent Density-Functional Theory 2009

Jul 5-10, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College , New London New Hampshire United States

Time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) is an extension of density functional theory (DFT) to time-dependent problems, and can be viewed as an alternative formulation of time-dependent quantum mechanics. The use of TDDFT is increasing, and it is fast becoming one of the tools of choice to get accurate and reliable predictions for excited-state properties in solid state physics, chemistry and biophysics, both in the linear and non-linear regimes. This interest has been motivated by the recent developments of TDDFT (and time-dependent current functional theory) and include the description of photo-absorption cross section of molecules and nanostructures, electron-ion dynamics in the excited state triggered by either a small or high intense laser fields, van der Waals interactions, development of new functionals coping with memory and non-locality effects, applications to biological systems, transport phenomena, optical spectra of solids and low-dimensional structures (as nanotubes, polymers, and surfaces), etc.

Motile & Contractile Systems 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Gordon Conference on Motile and Contractile Systems provides a major forum for integrating new developments in cytoskeletal components and their roles in cell motility, intracellular transport, cell division, cellular polarity and organization, and development. This meeting brings together investigators using a wide variety of experimental approaches including structural, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, modeling, biochemical, molecular and genetic techniques and those studying a wide variety of cell types. It affords the opportunity for investigators in actin and microtubule mediated cytoskeletal processes, nucleoskeletal function and prokaryotic cells to interact with each other. This meeting brings together scientists interested in understanding sub-cellular polymers in a variety of systems using different techniques and building physically accurate models. Significant technological advances have fueled studies

Thin Film & Crystal Growth Mechanisms 2009

Jul 12-17, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The Thin Film and Crystal Growth Gordon Research Conference is dedicated to the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental nanoscale physics and chemistry that are central to the growth of crystals for a wide array of technologies. Historically, the conference has attracted scientists from a many specializations, from semiconductor thin film growth to crystallization for pharmaceutical drug delivery, who find inspiration in seeing how the general principles of crystal thermodynamics and growth kinetics are applicable to many fields. The 2009 Thin Film and Crystal Growth GRC will continue the tradition of a highly interdisciplinary program. Topic areas to be discussed in 2009 include advances in the thermodynamics of nucleation of multi-component solids, the structure, composition, and kinetics of crystal surface morphologies in solution and in vacuum, and low dimensional crystals such as nanowires, ultra-thin sheets, and nanoporous crystals.

Soft Condensed Matter Physics

Aug 9-14, 2009 at Colby-Sawyer College, New London New Hampshire United States

The meeting will be designed to exploit and advance fruitful connections between condensed matter physics and quantitative biology. Possible topics include in vivo and in vitro rheology of biological materials, single molecule biophysics, biological applications of microfluidics, the physics of viruses, physical aspects of molecular evolution and gene expression, biomimetic materials and design principles for motility of organisms such as E. coli and C. elegans.

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