Conference Description
The Environmental Endocrine Disruptors 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 seminar serves as a dynamic forum where emerging leaders in the field of EDCs can explore the latest scientific advances across multiple disciplines, including epidemiology, chemistry, biology, and toxicology. The 2026 GRS emphasizes scientific rigor, providing a platform for trainees to showcase their cutting-edge research to an audience of researchers from diverse backgrounds who share common research values but approach science from different angles. A central theme of the 2026 GRS will be Bridging Research Gaps, fostering dialogue around the big picture aim of making scientific findings more actionable. This includes addressing how we can bridge the language and results between fields to enhance the utility and impact of our collective work on EDCs. The GRS will create an open environment where scientific progress is enriched by diverse thought, providing space for innovative feedback. This collaborative spirit will allow for the refinement of research, identification of new avenues of inquiry, and ultimately strengthen the scientific quality within our EDC research community.
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 March 22, 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.
