Exploring silk proteins and their applications in biotechnology.
Official title: 2025 Silk Proteins and the Transition to Biotechnologies Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11167157 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about bringing together smart people to talk about new and exciting ways to use silk in things like medical devices and clothing, helping them share ideas and work together to solve problems and create better products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 15, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $10,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13EB037430-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167157 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include researchers, industry professionals, and students interested in silk biotechnology and its applications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in research or those outside the academic and industrial sectors may not receive direct benefits from this conference.
What this research studies
This conference will bring together experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest advancements in silk-based materials, which have potential applications in medical devices and textiles. Participants will engage in networking sessions, panels, and discussions aimed at bridging basic science with applied technologies. The event will focus on addressing current challenges in silk technology development and fostering collaborations among researchers. By sharing knowledge and insights, the conference aims to inspire innovation in the field of silk proteins.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new biocompatible materials that improve medical devices and other applications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on similar topics have successfully fostered collaborations and advancements in biotechnological applications of silk.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Holland, Christopher — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Holland, Christopher
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.