The Protein Folding in the Cell Conference
July 10–15, 2022
Malahide, Ireland
#PFCSRC22
Summary
July 10-15, 2022
Launched in 1990 and celebrating its 30th anniversary, this unique FASEB Science Research Conference (SRC) explores the forefront of protein folding—from biochemistry and biophysics to the role of cellular pathways in protein maintenance to diseases and clinical applications.
The program focuses on the basic science of defining protein folding pathways enabled by the proteostasis network, the functions of molecular chaperones and co-chaperones in folding versus degradation decisions, and their role in controlling toxic protein aggregation.
The conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of scientists from academia and industry who conduct research on the cellular and biophysical aspects of protein folding and degradation as well as the consequences of protein misfolding and aggregation.
The program aims to present and integrate research advances in cellular homeostasis/proteostasis to foster new national and international collaborative projects, and to accelerate translation of fundamental advances into novel clinical treatments through the interactions of basic and clinical researchers.
An important goal of the conference is to encourage and support junior investigators/trainees, women, and minority scientists to continue pursuing the mechanisms of cellular homeostasis.
Have questions about the conference? Email us at src@faseb.org.
Program
The main themes of this meeting are: 1) Explore how proteins fold and the consequences for the cell when they misfold; 2) Examine emerging research and technology advancing cellular quality control strategies that address protein misfolding; 3) Develop new approaches to diagnose and treat diseases caused by protein misfolding, such as Alzheimer’s and related dementias, cystic fibrosis and analogous loss-of-function protein-misfolding diseases.
Conference sessions will present the latest research and foster discussion on:
- Protein folding, assembly, and disassembly
- Chaperone mechanisms
- Co-translational folding and ribosome quality control
- Protein triage and degradation
- Phase separation and cellular stress response
- Protein aggregates and assemblies
- How diseases and aging affect protein folding
- Organelle-specific protein folding issues
The conference covers 10 sessions and three abstract presentations.The program also features four “Meet the Expert” sessions for trainees and junior faculty to receive advice on career development and work-life balance from experts in the field.
View the preliminary agenda.
Keynote Lecture
Organizers

Manajit Hayer-Hartl, PhD

Jeffery Kelly, PhD
Attendees: $1249 + VAT
Students: $1099 + VAT
Invited Speakers: $1249 + VAT
Register Here
Attendees: $1399 + VAT
Students: $1249 + VAT
Invited Speakers: $1249 + VAT
Register Here
Online or by phone at: 00353 845 0000 (Mention “2022 FASEB Conference” for the discounted rate).
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Awards
Travel Awards
A limited number of travel awards are available to help support trainees attending this meeting. It is expected that applicants are students, postdoctoral or researchers in training, and that they are submitting an abstract to be considered for oral or poster presentation at the meeting. Those who wish to be considered for a travel award must submit an application and abstract by June 6, 2022 11:59 pm (ET). No late applications will be considered. Award winners must attend and present a short talk or poster at the conference and must participate in the entire conference. Find out specific instructions here.