Conference Description
The Stochastic Physics in 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.
Biological processes are influenced by stochasticity at all scales, and understanding how microscopic processes affect macroscopic phenomena is of paramount importance: how do thermodynamic fluctuations influence a cell’s phenotype? What impact do variations at the cell or individual level have on population or ecological dynamics? How does stochasticity in the expression of single genes dictate pattern formation in tissues? Understanding these problems requires bringing together scientists with different backgrounds and perspectives, and who use a combination of theoretical and experimental approaches. This often leads people from different subfields to use different “languages” to talk about similar concepts. By gaining an appreciation for a variety of approaches that could be used to tackle a given biological question, junior researchers can learn how to communicate beyond their area of expertise, enabling them to drive progress across disciplinary boundaries.
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 October 6, 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.
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 November 12, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Speaker
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Mentorship Component
- "Biology Through The Lens of Physics"
