The Barriers of the CNS GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The Barriers of the CNS GRS provides a unique forum for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and build collaborative relationships with their peers. This interactive environment encourages the discussion of novel methods, emerging concepts, and unpublished data, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexity of CNS barriers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate dynamic scientific discussions, ensuring that all attendees are actively engaged participants.The GRS will emphasize the presentation and discussion of unpublished results related to the blood-brain barrier, meningeal barriers, blood-CSF barrier of the choroid plexus, barriers of the circumventricular organs, CNS fluid dynamics, neuro-glio-vascular interactions, CNS immune interfaces, barrier dysfunction and repair, and innovative approaches to CNS drug delivery. By promoting cross-disciplinary conversations, the seminar aims to explore how technological advances can illuminate the intricate biology of CNS barriers and drive translational innovations.The brain barriers field is a vibrant and welcoming community where all attendees will have the opportunity to actively engage, receive valuable feedback on their work, and become part of this dynamic scientific network. The program will feature a keynote presentation and a mentorship session highlighting career trajectories in academia and industry. All other oral presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts, complemented by a poster session and ample time for informal networking.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by March 8, 2026. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
