The Phagocytes 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 Gordon Research Seminar on Phagocytes is an unparalleled opportunity for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists at similar levels of education and scientific career experience to discuss, present, and exchange data and ideas on the fundamental biology of phagocytic cells. The seminar is a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow researchers, create collaborations, and get critical constructive feedback on your research.
GRS Phagocytes focus is for participants to present their latest discoveries from basic to translational biology. Researchers who are developing new techniques for the study of phagocyte biology are encouraged to attend. Topics will range broadly from molecular mechanisms of phagocytosis, cell biology of phagocytes, host-microbe interactions, to model organisms and systems, and translational research. The primary goal of the meeting is to give young researchers the opportunity to present their research in a fun collaborative environment. There will be multiple scientific sessions featuring trainee speakers from selected abstracts. The meeting will also have a lively interactive poster session, with opportunities for networking with your fellow scientists in a more informal setting.
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 February 23, 2025. 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.
