The Gibbs Society of Biological Thermodynamics is composed of scientists involved in the field of Biophysics, with the group meeting annually in the Fall.
[1] Recent meetings have been held at the Touch of Nature Conference Center in Carbondale, Illinois.
Poster sessions often end with several attendees creating a bonfire at a nearby beach.
The last night of the meeting is known for its food, a selection of beef cooked over an open flame, with attendees affectionately calling it the "Buffalo Tro".
The research presented at the Gibbs Conference is focused on understanding biological process through quantitative thermodynamic analysis.