I. Objectives
The
objectives of this meeting are to provide a unique open, inclusive, and
interactive forum for the plant cell biology community across United States and
Europe and an effective learning environment for all participants, especially
undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. The meeting
organizers, keynote speakers, and presenters will emphasize the importance of
quantitative cell biology to advance the field. The meeting will include oral
presentations, poster sessions, workshops, and time for informal discussions.
II. A meeting to catalyze the plant cell
biology community
Why organize the first Plant Cell
Biology International (PCBI) meeting? There
is a growing core of plant cell biologists who seek a better understanding of
the underlying mechanisms of organelle and cell dynamics. The group as a whole
seeks to find the most effective ways to combine quantitative imaging
techniques including high-resolution microscopy, biochemical techniques, and
computational tools to gain a realistic understanding of cellular systems in a
variety in model and agronomically important plant systems and to foster international
collaboration among laboratories that utilize these complementary tools. The Plant Cell Biology International(PCBI) meeting will capitalize on the
interaction between two well-established plant cell biology communities across
the Atlantic, the Midwest Plant Cell Dynamics (MPCD) and the European Network
for Plant Endomembrane Research (ENPER). More importantly, the PCBI meeting
will 1) advance intellectual exchange between US- and Europe-based
laboratories, 2) enhance the cultural understanding of next generation of
innovators in both continents, 3) promote new collaborations and 4) help
advance the field of plant cell biology in meaningful ways.
Talks are given
by students and postdocs (with the possibility of a very small introduction by the
PI)
or by young faculty.
III. Estimated number of participants
200-250
IV. Organizers
Georgia Drakakaki, University of California-Davis
Marcela
Rojas-Pierce, North Carolina State University
Dan
Szymanski, Purdue University
Michael
Sauer, University of Potsdam, Germany
Jan
Zouhar, Mendel University, Czech Republic
Simon
Gilroy, University of Wisconsin–Madison
V. Keynote speakers and workshops
Keynotes:
- Professor Margaret Robinson, Fellow of the Royal Society, University of
Cambridge, UK
"Vesicle trafficking in plant and animal cells: variations on an ancient theme".
- Dr. Jeese Aaron, Janelia Research
Campus
"Imaging life
with the emerging frontiers in microscopy"
Workshops:
- Designing image acquisition and processing pipelines,
Chair Jwwse Aaron, Janelia Research Campus
- Collaboration and funding opportunities in plant cell
biology across continents, Chair M Blatt. Glasgow University,
Confirmed speaker: Charles Cunningham, Program Director and Cluster Leader CDF,
MCB, NSF
- Panel discussion with editors from multiple plant
biology journals
VI. Tentative Schedule
Monday,June 1st
- 4:00– 6:20 pm Registration Table Open
- 6:20 pm Opening Remarks
- 6:30 -7:30 pm Keynote by Prof. Margaret Robinson
- “Vesicle trafficking in plant and animal cells: variations on an ancient
theme"
- 7:30 to 9:30 pm Poster set up/reception with food and beverages
Tuesday, June 2nd
- 8:30 - 9:15 am Keynote by Jeese Aaron
- “Imaging Life with the Emerging Frontiers in Microscopy”
- 9:15 - 10:30 am Cytoskeleton and Cell Wall (session chair: TBD) MCR
- 10:30 to 11:00 am Coffee break (outside MCR)
- 11:00- 12:30 pm Endomembrane Trafficking (session chair: TBD) MCR
- 12:30 to 2:00 pm lunch (Dinning Hall)
- 2:30 - 4:00 pm Workshop led by Jeese Aaron: “Designing image acquisition and processing pipelines”
- 4:00 -6:00 pm Cytoskeleton and Organelles I (session chair: TBD) MCR
- 6:00 to 9:00 pm Poster Social, Food and beverages.
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm Even numbered posters present
- 7:00 - 8:00 pm Odd numbered posters present
Wednesday, June 3rd
- 8:30 - 10:00 am Cytoskeleton and Trafficking II
- 10:00 - 10:30am Coffee break (Outside MCR)
- 10:30- 12:30 pm Exocytosis and Defence (session chair: TBD) MCR
- 12:30 to 2:00 pm lunch (Dining Hall)
- 2:00 -3:00 Open discussion with Editors
- 3:00 - Open afternoon for networking, Buses available for transfer to Chania or beach
and return @ 8:30 pm
Thursday June 4th
- 8:30-10:15 am Cytoskeleton and Trafficking (session Chair: TBD)
- 10:15 to 10:45 am coffee break
- 10:45-12:45 pm Endocytosis and endosomal transport (session chair: TBD)
- 12:45 to 2:15 pm Lunch (Dining Hall)
- 2:15 to 3:15 pm Workshop: Collaboration and funding opportunities in Plant cell biology across continents, Chair M Blatt
- 3:30 to 6:00 pm Cellular Dynamics and biophysical modeling (Session chair: Dan Cox, UCD)
- 6:00 to 9:00 pm Poster Social, Food and beverages.
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm Odd numbered posters present
- 7:00 - 8:00 pm Even numbered posters present
- 9:00pm Poster Figure Image Contest: votes are due
Friday June 5th
- 8:30- 10:00 am Trafficking and Signaling (Session chair: TBD) MCR
- 10:15 to 10:45 am coffee break
- 10:45-12:30 pm Trafficking and the Cell Wall (Session chair: TBD) MCR
- 12:30 to 2:00 pm Lunch (Dining Hall)
- 2:00 to 3:30 pm Organelles (Session chair: TBD) MCR
- 3:30 to 4:00 pm Coffee Break
- 4:00 to 5:30 Quantitative imaging and Modeling (Session chair: TBD) MCR
- 5:30 to 6:00 pm Closing remarks and business meeting; T-shirt winner announcement
- 6:00 to 10:00 pm PCBI Gala Dinner with Greek night
VII. Code of conduct
We are is committed to ensuring that Plant Cell Biology International 2020 is a welcoming and inclusive space
for sharing ideas and knowledge. To this end, PCBI will provide a safe and
productive environment that promotes equal opportunity and treatment for all
participants and that is free of harassment and discrimination. This
code of conduct applies to all attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, contractors,
volunteers, and guests; and it applies only to sponsored events at and during
the conference. No data presented at the meeting will be reproduced by a third
party without permission.