The Red Cells 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 (GRS) on Red Cells is a premier event for graduate students, post-docs, and junior scientists. It offers a chance to present groundbreaking research, exchange innovative ideas, and gain valuable career insights in a vibrant and supportive environment. Held just before the Red Cells Gordon Research Conference (GRC), the GRS provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers and leaders in the field from around the world. Experience the excitement of discussing high-impact science through dynamic talks and poster sessions.
The scientific scope of the 2025 GRS Red Cell meeting will encompass the entire spectrum of red blood cell biology, with a strong emphasis on translational and multidisciplinary approaches. Key sessions will focus on both intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms, covering genetic, epigenetic, transcriptional, and metabolic regulation of erythropoiesis, as well as factors controlling the structure, integrity, metabolism, and function of mature red blood cells. Discussions will explore these processes under both normal and pathological conditions, including sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, malaria, and babesiosis. Additionally, the meeting will highlight cutting-edge advances in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to improve patient care, along with novel approaches in blood group research and discovery.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a casual and friendly setting to explore future career paths with their colleagues during the career development session, featuring scientists from both academic and non-academic backgrounds, as well as senior researchers specializing in red cell 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 March 2, 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.
