Conference Description
The Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics 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.
This GRS wants to seize the opportunity to bring together early-career scientists across experimental and computational cancer genetics and epigenetics research. We invite trainees and early-career scientists to apply to present their work, whether they are pioneering new experimental techniques at the bench or creating sophisticated computational tools. The seminar will offer a platform to bridge disciplines, exchange innovative ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations that will drive scientific progress through exciting talks, poster sessions, and workshops. We will feature a panel discussion from early to mid-career scientists and industry professionals about what shaped their career paths and decisions. Together, we hope to bridge innovative experimental and computational approaches to interrogate cancer genetics and epigenetics through this GRS.
To get the most out of the seminar, we kindly ask you to incorporate a "bridging" element into your talk or poster presentation. This could involve discussing how you bridged the bench (in case you have a stronger computational background) or the code (in case you have a stronger experimental background) in your research. Alternatively, consider posing questions to attendees from the complementary discipline as part of your talk or poster, which could aid in enhancing your scientific approach.
This bridging element helps us better assess your fit for the seminar and understand how your research connects bench and code. You don't need to be an expert on both sides or handle all the experimental and computational aspects on your own. We are interested in seeing how the complementary field plays a role in your work and whether you have specific questions where experts from the other field could provide valuable insights. Ultimately, we want your abstract (and later your poster) to reflect your enthusiasm for engaging with researchers from the "other" discipline and to demonstrate this perspective during your presentation. A brief description or a few keywords highlighting this aspect are sufficient.
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 February 9, 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.
