My first GRC, in 1982, was during my second year as a graduate student. I boarded the bus with luminaries in my field: Mike Brown, Joe Goldstein, Gil Ashwell, and Dick Anderson. I was star-struck... until the bus stopped at the NH liquor store, where they all piled out to buy copious quantities of alcohol!
- Sandra Schmid
I remember trying to convince conferees on a boat from Ventura Harbor that the dolphins were actually baby whales.
- Arno F. Spatola
The Cancer Detection and Diagnosis GRC was excellent because the latest in the clinical proteomics and the challenges involved were discussed. Based on the discussion during the conference, guidelines for biomarker validation were established.
- Mukesh Verma
At one memorable GRC, the chair (Richard Slusher) reminded attendees daily that there must be fights at the poster discussions in order for the session to be called a success.
- Olivier Pfister
The Electrochemistry conferences in the early years (1965-1975) were important because the field was undergoing a renaissance and the younger electrochemists needed a forum.
- Allen Bard
My participation in the GRC had great impacts in identifying and stimulating new research areas and establishing new links with academic and industrial researchers in polymer science and technology. The friendly atmosphere of the GRC undoubtedly aided in the achievement of important goals.
- Emo Chiellini