Pioneering Developments in Basic and Translational Cardiovascular Research

The 2018 Cardiac Regulatory Mechanisms Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) brings together a diverse cohort of research scientists during their early career development. This meeting encourages attendance from scientists at various levels of research training including graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, industry scientists, and early career fellows from across the United States and all over the world.

The GRS is organized by trainees and is designed to foster the next generation of early career scientists. During the two-day meeting, expert junior scientists will serve as session discussion leaders, which will highlight abstract selected oral-presentations encompassing evolving trends in cardiovascular research. Our community endorses a participatory ethic where all applicants will be provided an opportunity to present their work in a public forum. Furthermore, this meeting will offer an inclusive and engaging environment to support peer interaction and future collaboration.

The goal of the 2018 GRS is to promote the presentation of novel and cutting edge ideas and methods in the cardiovascular field. The seminar will emphasize new concepts in cardiovascular biology including cardiac regulatory and signaling pathways, generation of novel therapeutics and translational models, and the use of big data and bioinformatics to study heart physiology and disease. The GRS program will cover a variety of topics including cardioprotection, myocardial repair and regeneration, stem cells and stem cell factors, gene therapy, epigenetics, metabolism, fibrosis, cardiac development, RNA biology, myofilaments, ion channels and calcium signaling.

The 2018 GRS will also include a mentorship panel, which will provide a unique opportunity for junior scientists to have open discussions with established leaders in both academia and industry. The seminar’s goal is to build up enthusiasm and provide encouraging experience towards your particular scientific trajectory. The panel will offer expert advice on scientific writing for manuscripts and grants, career level transitions in academia or industry, as well as a description of alternative careers such as scientific legislation and teaching STEM disciplines.