Conference Description
The Collagen 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 highlight of the GRS is the elevated ability to expand your network with other young researchers from across the world. In addition to oral and poster presentations, the scientific program includes a keynote session and mentorship panel by principal investigators from a variety of backgrounds. The scientific focus of the meeting is on emerging interdisciplinary topics in collagen-related research; from the broad range of physiological processes, collagen molecular properties, and the development of novel treatments and therapies. All attendees are expected to present an oral or poster presentation at the GRS.
The Collagen GRS will take place the weekend before the Collagen Gordon Research Conference (GRC). These two conferences will be held at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH surrounded by serene lakes, woodlands and mountains. All GRS attendees are expected to attend the subsequent Collagen GRC.
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 30, 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.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by May 6, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Speaker
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
- Additional Discussion Leaders May Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Mentorship Component
- "Careers in Collagen Across Career Stages"
