Conference Description
The Epithelial Stem Cells and Niches 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 meeting will primarily focus on epithelial stem cells and niche interactions during development and regeneration, as well as in the context of disease and aging. Particular interests of the GRS in 2024 will be given to in vivo study and in vitro 3D cultures, as well as the transition of current discoveries to novel therapeutic approaches. Talk sessions will be chaired by a senior scientist to encourage an open and inclusive debate. Two poster sessions will provide additional venues for networking. In conclusion, a panel discussion will gather experienced scientists and young researcher around the goal of creating and nurturing a healthy research environment, free of work-place biases and discrimination.
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 5, 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.
