The Drug Carriers in Medicine and Biology 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 year’s seminar will highlight innovative approaches for designing materials and systems to overcome biological barriers in drug delivery. Examples of topics include, but are not limited to, strategies that exploit cellular mechanisms such as endosomal trafficking, identification of structure-activity relationships, applications of artificial intelligence, and the development of both passive and active targeting methods for precision therapeutics. Presentations and discussions will emphasize how these advances can be leveraged to expand the reach and effectiveness of drug carriers in medicine and biology.
In addition to research presentations, the program will feature a career development panel with speakers from academia, industry, government, and science communication. This session will provide trainees with practical insight into navigating career transitions, whether advancing within a chosen path or exploring new opportunities across sectors.
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 April 26, 2026. 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.
