Conference Description
The Cilia, Mucus and Mucociliary Interactions 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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 an array 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.
This GRC will focus on recent developments related to the biology of cilia and mucus in health and disease and emerging novel therapies targeting mucociliary dysfunction.
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 October 17, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Cilia, Mucus and Mucociliary Diseases
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Structure and Function of Cilia and Mucus
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Biophysics of Cilia and Mucus
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Systems Biology of Mucociliary Interactions
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Genetic and Molecular Understanding of Mucociliary Diseases
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Cilia and Mucus in Host Defense and Homeostasis
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Mucociliary Dysfunction in Inflammation and Infection
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Measuring and Modeling of Mucociliary Dysfunction
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Novel Therapeutic Approaches Targeting Mucociliary Dysfunction
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