The Mammalian DNA Repair 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.
Mammalian cells are continually challenged by endogenous and exogenous sources of DNA damage that, if left unrepaired, can lead to mutagenesis and genomic instability associated with cancer, aging, and other pathologies. To counteract these threats, cells rely on specialized DNA repair and genome maintenance pathways. This GRS will focus on advancing our understanding of these mechanisms, with particular emphasis on the interplay among DNA damage repair and DNA replication within chromatin, along with how their regulation and cancer therapeutics influence these processes. The seminar will feature oral and poster presentations that promote discussion of recent and unpublished work in mammalian DNA repair, alongside a keynote lecture by a leading expert in the field.
A dedicated mentorship component will provide opportunities for early-career scientists to engage with accomplished professionals from academia, industry, science communication, and publishing. Held in a collegial and relaxed environment, the Mammalian DNA Repair GRS aims to encourage idea exchange, networking, and community building among early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds within the vibrant genome maintenance 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 November 1, 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.
