The Quantitative Genetics and Genomics 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 focus of this year’s meeting is on exploring genetic, environmental and ontogenic effects, and their interactions, in quantitative genetics. We will discuss trajectories of complex diseases, longitudinal studies, and evolutionary pathways. Additionally, we will explore how differences in the environment, across both time and space, influence phenotypes and how genes interact with those environmental factors.We will also cover infectious disease management and precision medicine, addressing the challenges we need to overcome and opportunities for future research. The presentations will encompass statistical, computational, and experimental methods. The keynote talk on the first day will provide insights into cutting-edge science in gene-by-environment interaction, while the mentoring session on the second day will assist trainees in building their careers in the fast-moving fields of quantitative genetics and genomics. There will also be a one-hour panel discussion, where senior scientists, from both academia and industry, will answer questions from trainees about career development in quantitative genetics and genomics. These scientists will also serve as mentors and be available to answer questions from participants throughout the GRS and GRC. The discussion will cover topics such as service and its implications in academia and industry, identifying directions in a rapidly expanding field in quantitative genetics and genomics, gaining and managing independence at work, soft skills such as writing, presenting and networking, maintaining work-life balance and minimizing the gender gap in research.
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 November 10, 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.
