Magnetic Resonance (MR) Spectroscopy and Imaging are key techniques in many fields of science. Despite the huge diversity of the different disciplines, there is a common methodological basis and it has been the tradition of the Magnetic Resonance Gordon Conference to bring together scientists from physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and the medical disciplines to present and discuss their latest MR results.

This year, the MR Gordon Conference will be preceded, for the first time, by a Gordon Research Seminar (GRS). It is the goal of the Magnetic Resonance GRS to provide a stimulating and interactive environment for young researchers such as graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from the fields of MRI, EPR, and liquid- and solid-state NMR. The collegial atmosphere of the GRS, with programmed discussion sessions as well as opportunities for informal gatherings, provides an avenue for young scientists from different disciplines to brainstorm and promotes cross-disciplinary collaborations in the various research areas represented. In particular, basic concepts of new types of experiments will be discussed at the meeting. Emphasis will also be given to biochemical and materials science applications that have recently become feasible thanks to new methodological developments.

The Magnetic Resonance GRS will provide young investigators the opportunity to present a short talk on cutting edge research. There will be ample time after each lecture for questions and discussions. In addition, all participants will have the opportunity to present posters on their current research. This conference is targeting a total attendance of 30-40 young researchers. Attendants of the Magnetic Resonance GRS are strongly encouraged to attend also the succeeding Gordon Conference.

In the tradition of the Gordon research conferences we wish to provide excellent science in a pleasant atmosphere. We invite and encourage young researchers from any sub-discipline of Magnetic Resonance to submit abstracts for poster and/or oral presentations.