Enzymology, Cellular Functions, Roles in Diseases and Therapeutic Targeting

The Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on DNA Topoisomerases in Biology and Medicine is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas. The focus of the 2022 GRS will be to discuss the current and future of DNA Topoisomerase research. It will address the molecular mechanisms, cellular roles and interactions of DNA topoisomerases as well as their importance in medicine. Furthermore, a mentoring panel will provide junior scientist with guidance to establish a successful career in research.

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 May 8, 2022. 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.