Conference Description
The
Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Fertilization and Activation of Development
offers a unique opportunity for junior researchers, such as graduate students, post-docs
and early-career researchers, to share their original work through platform
talks and poster presentations. This Gordon Research Seminar promotes valuable
peer-to-peer interactions, and discussion of the latest advances in the field.
It will also include a small number of scientific presentations from respected
established investigators, who will also be available for scientific and
mentoring discussions with participants. Participants are strongly encouraged
to attend both the GRS and its associated Gordon Research Conference (GRC). The
GRS gives its attendees the opportunity to engage and make connections within a
smaller group of scientists prior to attending the full GRC meeting.
The GRS will focus on the
innovative technologies and cutting-edge research applied to the study of
gamete maturation, fertilization and early development. Topics to be discussed
include epigenetics, metabolism, and gamete interactions, and special attention
will be devoted to application of newly developed technologies to gametogenesis
and fertilization research and ethical issues surrounding assisted reproductive
technologies.