Conference Description
The Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity 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.
This year's Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Toxicity (CMMT) GRS aims to explore new methodologies developed to evaluate toxicological endpoints through a individualized lens. The session will highlight the importance of population profiling in identifying mechanistic targets in toxicological research and assessments. To highlight the rising need for mentorship in transitioning into the early professional space, the CMMT GRS will be hosting a career development session to elucidate the skills that are required for a future career in science. Seminar attendees will also have the opportunity to network with international mentors across scientific fields in toxicology through our mentoring session.
The 2-day seminar will be hosted in a remote location where attendees can freely engage in academic discussion, collaboration, and community. Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts using unpublished research to stimulate discussion, harnessing the seminar's international perspective for the advancement of toxicological research. A select number of these abstracts will be chosen to have presented through oral and poster presentations during the seminar, and may even be selected to present at the CMMT GRC in the following days. The 5-day CMMT GRC follows on from the GRS, continuing conversation and networking at a larger scale, with more opportunities to learn about cutting-edge research and find community within the toxicology field. Attendees of the GRS are encouraged to attend the following CMMT GRC to engage in all the GRS/GRC has to offer!
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 May 4, 2025. 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.
