Fundamental Cellular Processes in Craniofacial Development, Disease, and Regeneration

The Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Tissue Regeneration 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.

Craniofacial development is a complex, dynamic process requiring integration of multiple signals and tissues. This meeting will focus on processes regulating craniofacial development, disease, and regeneration and how new technologies are informing our understanding of the dynamics of craniofacial morphogenesis. Oral and poster presentations by early career scientists will be selected from submitted abstracts on topics ranging from animal and cell models of craniofacial disease, new strategies in understanding cranial and dental morphogenesis, as well as fundamental processes regulating the development and regeneration of the craniofacial complex. In addition, a mentorship panel will address careers in craniofacial biology and the current challenges facing early career scientists. Further, attendees have the opportunity to network with other trainees prior to the Gordon Research Conference and build a community of future leaders in craniofacial biology.

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 18, 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.