The Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms 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 conference is held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of early career stages, afternoon free time, and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with peers in the field.
Disorders of heart rhythm are leading causes of sudden death and stroke. Recent progress in elucidating molecular, cellular, and systems level mechanisms have promoted new concepts that are inspiring more effective treatment strategies. The 2025 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms will emphasize fundamental concepts and the multiscale nature of cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms. Sessions will cover from ion channel function and regulation to understanding arrhythmias beyond the myocyte level, highlighting adipocytes, fibroblasts, and immune cells. Lastly, sessions will also feature emerging translational and computational perspectives along with revolutionary concepts in the field.
The long-term objective of this meeting is to provide a forum for junior investigators to engage in focused discussion on the latest discoveries in the field of cardiac arrhythmia mechanisms and to pave the way to the scientific atmosphere of the GRC. The meeting especially fosters both the professional and personal development of trainees as they will be involved in a panel discussion with junior and senior mentors with advice about career pathways. We encourage GRS attendees to participate in the following GRC meeting to learn from current and emerging thought leaders in arrhythmia biology, investigators from complementary scientific disciplines, and many early-stage investigators with promising careers.
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 November 17, 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.
