Conference Description
The Bones and Teeth GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The 2026 Bones and Teeth Gordon Research Conference will examine the intricate interplay between local cellular mechanisms and systemic factors governing bone and tooth biology. This conference will bring together leading experts and cutting-edge techniques to explore the progenitors and signaling pathways that regulate skeletal and dental development, dissect the mechanisms by which cellular populations interact within mineralized tissues, and address how bones and teeth sense and respond to the environment. We will examine how these processes go awry in aging and disease, paving the way for innovative therapeutic strategies. The conference will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and stimulate the exchange of novel ideas to advance our understanding of skeletal and dental biology and ultimately improve patient care.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by September 27, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Sensing the Environment from the Skeleton
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Signaling Pathways in Osteoblasts
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Brain and Bone Communications
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Periosteal Progenitors in Bone
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Cancer and Bone Interactions
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Craniofacial Bone and Tooth Development
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Osteoclasts and Macrophages in Bones and Teeth
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Studying Rare Diseases of Mineralized Tissues
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The Aging Skeleton and Regeneration
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The GRC Power Hour™
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