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
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
While taking a canoe trip, Mike Fritze from MIT/Lincoln Labs swung from a rope at a swimming hole and gave a Tarzan-like scream before plunging into somewhat shallow water. Fortunately, Mike was not injured and had a superb sense of humor about the incident. Classic!
- Gregory Cardinale
The Radiation Chemistry GRC drew participants from chemistry, physics, and biology, on both the experimental and the theoretical side. The size and format of the conferences were the most effective of the many kinds of conferences I have participated in. Especially productive were the long discussion sessions.
- Gordon R. Freeman
The GRC on Laser Diagnostics in Combustion provides a unique forum for multidisciplinary interaction. Combustion is an academic component of mechanical engineering, but fundamental studies use significant chemistry and physics. The GRC and its "off the record" policy has enabled candid industrial participation.
- Jay Jeffries
One time I went into a New Hampshire town with a group of scientists. It was "open mic" night and one of the GRC conferees actually won the singing competition.
- Leonard Zon