Conference Description
The Mammary Gland Biology 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 mammary gland is a uniquely dynamic organ, undergoing profound structural and functional changes throughout life — from development and puberty to pregnancy, lactation, and involution. These tightly regulated processes offer critical insights into how cell fate, tissue architecture, and signaling pathways are orchestrated in normal physiology — and how their disruption leads to breast cancer.
The Mammary Gland Biology GRS brings together early-career researchers exploring the interface between mammary gland biology and breast cancer. By “Connecting the Ducts,” this year the meeting will focus on the biological principles that link development, homeostasis, and disease progression. Sessions will highlight how emerging models, molecular tools, and developmental insights are advancing our understanding of mammary gland physiology, tumor initiation and progression, therapy resistance, and microenvironmental influence. Through interdisciplinary discussion and mentorship in an open environment for dialogue and idea exchange among young investigators, this seminar aims to foster collaborations that bridge basic and translational science. To this aim the program will count with a keynote presentation from a leader in the field and short talks from selected abstracts to showcase the different approaches and scenarios that converge in the mammary gland study. This GRS will also have a career development component and host a coaching workshop lead by a professional coach facilitator that will work on developing and improving communication skills and assertive communication.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by March 31, 2026. Please check back for updates.
