The Biology of Host-Parasite Interactions 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 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on The Molecular and Cellular Biology of Infectious Organisms brings together junior scientists from a variety of backgrounds and research topics to share their experiences in science and collaborate on new research.
The 2024 GRS will focus on bringing a global perspective of parasitology. The seminar will cover the various branches of parasitic research, ranging from vector science to cellular biology to translational fieldwork. Presenters will highlight various aspects of host-parasite interactions, including genetic evolution, protein trafficking, motility, host invasion, immunology, and drug development. The seminar will encompass a diversity of parasites, such as toxoplasma, trypanosomes, plasmodium, and worms.
The program, hosted by Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, will immerse young scientists in a wide range of peer-to-peer parasitology-based presentations and poster sessions. Young scientists will also have the opportunity to engage in structured networking events with other scientists in the parasitology community, including a career panel with leaders in the field, emphasizing the different journeys they have taken in pursuing their PhDs and career paths.
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 3, 2024. 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.
