The Immunology of Fungal Infections 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.
Globally, fungi are responsible for over one billion infections each year, causing approximately 1.5 million deaths yearly. Despite their impact on human health and healthcare costs, fungi have been largely overlooked and understudied. The WHO has recently released a fungal priority pathogens list to aid in the identification of fungal threats, underscoring the local and global relevance of fungal pathogens. Understanding the immunological mechanisms behind fungal infections permits the development of novel therapeutics and treatment strategies that can alleviate loss of life and the healthcare burden.
The GRS has a dynamic and diverse panel of speakers, representing the depth and breadth of the field of fungal immunology. Additionally, time is allocated for a mentorship session for attendees to meet with established career scientists. The seminar spans two days, beginning midday January 18, 2025 and concluding January 19, 2025. This is a seminar that is attended in addition to the Immunology of Fungal Infections Gordon Research Conference (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 October 13, 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.
