Fundamental Cellular Processes in Craniofacial Development, Disease, and Regeneration

Craniofacial development is a complex, dynamic process requiring integration of multiple signals and tissues. This meeting will focus on processes regulating craniofacial development, disease, and regeneration and how new technologies are informing our understanding of the dynamics of craniofacial morphogenesis. Oral and poster presentations by early career scientists will be selected from submitted abstracts on topics ranging from animal and cell models of craniofacial disease, new strategies in understanding cranial and dental morphogenesis, as well as fundamental processes regulating the development and regeneration of the craniofacial complex. In addition, a mentorship panel will address careers in craniofacial biology and the current challenges facing early career scientists. Further, attendees have the opportunity to network with other trainees prior to the Gordon Research Conference and build a community of future leaders in craniofacial biology.