The Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) comprise a large family of growth and differentiation factors with essential functions in development, metabolism, and repair of various tissues and organs. Dysregulation of FGF signaling is associated with a wide variety of human diseases, including several developmental/genetic diseases, metabolic disorders, and malignancies. This conference will encompass the most recent and timely research in this highly diverse field, and promote interdisciplinary interactions between scientists, clinicians and colleagues from industry studying all aspects of FGF biology. Topics will cover Biochemistry of the FGF signaling complex and control of downstream signaling pathways and their impact on cell biology, physiology, endocrinology, development, pharmacology, pathology and regeneration/repair.

In addition to presentations by invited speakers, abstracts will be selected for shorter oral presentations for each session, ensuring that the program includes a breadth of exciting new topics emerging in the period just preceding the conference.

Strong emphasis will be placed on presentation of unpublished data and extended discussion times tackling the cutting edge of the field. Poster sessions will also be given high priority. Applications will be accepted from a diverse mix of established investigators, junior PIs, postdocs and graduate students. There will also be a satellite GRS meeting for postdocs and graduate students prior to the main GRC.