The Carotenoids 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 Carotenoids GRS welcomes young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to engage in collegial conversation. We aim to create a peer-supportive environment to present their unpublished work, discuss new methods, propose original ideas, and network amongst each other. The Carotenoids GRS hosts experienced mentors and trainee moderators to facilitate scientific discussion involving all attendees resulting in active participation throughout our GRS session. This meeting will address topics ranging within biology, biochemistry, and plant science and their respective applications and techniques used to study carotenoids, retinoids and other apocarotenoids. Topics of interest include carotenoids and apocarotenoids synthesis, regulation and functions, carotenoid associated proteins, retinoids biology, advanced extraction techniques associated with carotenoids and apocarotenoids and how these molecules impact microorganisms, plant life, human biology, and diseases. We encourage new and returning members to join us at the Carotenoids GRS.
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 September 29, 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.