The Intrinsically Disordered Proteins 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 fifth IDP GRS will focus on how protein disorder is employed by living systems to enhance their functional palette, especially in ways that bridge scales from atomistic to macroscopic levels. The meeting will explore several areas, including the physiochemical principles that govern the behavior and regulatory capacity of IDPs, as well as how the function of IDPs contributes to cellular and organismal physiology and its potential role in dysregulation.
The GRS offers junior scientists an opportunity to present their research, engage in discussions, and receive valuable feedback. It also aims to expand their understanding of established principles and address pertinent unresolved questions in the field. Furthermore, the seminar encourages interactions and constructive networking between emerging scientists and established experts in the field. The meeting will conclude with a career panel led by international faculty at multiple career stages, sharing their highly relevant perspectives and advice on navigating the grant and funding landscape.
Given the interdisciplinary nature associated with studying IDPs, we encourage applications from both individuals familiar with the field and those who are newly interested in IDPs as a topic of study.
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 17, 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.
