Conference Description
The Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation 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 2026 GRS will focus on the innate features of RNA and RNA-binding proteins that play a crucial role in regulating RNA fate and function within cells. Talks will include diverse topics such as RNA processing, maturation, modification, localization, translation, and decay, as well as the regulation and activity of the RNA Binding Proteins that direct these processes. Additionally, findings exploring RNA processing mechanisms within the context of disease and therapeutics are also encouraged. Graduate students and postdocs working on these and other aspects of RNA-mediated gene regulation are encouraged to submit abstracts to present their unpublished work.
All attendees are encouraged to actively participate throughout the entire GRS program. Thematic sessions and poster presentations provide all attendees with ample opportunity to present their work, exchange ideas, and connect with their peers. Selected participants will also serve as discussion leaders during thematic sessions. Furthermore, GRS attendees are encouraged to participate in a career panel discussion with senior faculty and industry professionals, as well as have the chance to network with top investigators at the associated Gordon Research Conference (GRC). All speakers and discussion leaders will be selected from abstracts submitted by trainees. The overall goal of the GRS is to cultivate an open and welcoming environment for the scientific and career development of the next generation of scientists contributing to the advancement of RNA biology and post-transcriptional gene regulation.
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 May 19, 2026. Please check back for updates.
