Dates: 8-11 June 2027 (subject to change)
Location: Dundee, Scotland

Ca²⁺ is a crucial, ubiquitous second messenger that plays essential functions in cellular communication to modulate diverse physiological processes throughout all forms of life. Ca²⁺ sensing has been studied for decades, yet, perhaps surprisingly, our knowledge of how Ca²⁺ is detected in cells and how this is translated into a regulatory impact on signaling effectors, such as protein kinases, is far from completely understood. The advent of advanced technologies, such as cryo-electron and high-resolution light microscopy, single cell methods and mass spectrometry, has rapidly enhanced our understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which Ca²⁺ sensors operate in cells.

This meeting will convene experts in advanced technologies, signaling in different phyla, different sensor mechanisms, protein kinases and pseudokinases, protein structure and cellular processes underpinning Ca²⁺ sensing and translation into signaling outcomes.

In addition to a multinational speaker list, opportunities will be provided for emerging researchers – ranging from student to junior faculty career stage – to present, discuss and get feedback on their work. We aim to provide a platform for emerging researchers to build collaborations by tapping into the diversly experienced network that will be assembled for this meeting.

Scientific Programme Committee:
James Murphy, WEHI, Australia
Charlotte Odendall, King's College London, UK
John Scott, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Australia
Chris Horne, WEHI, Australia