Conference Description
The Mammary Gland Biology GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The specific aims of the 2026 GRC/GRS are to deliver a program that addresses critical scientific questions and controversies in the field. The program focusses on outstanding questions in the mammary gland biology field from the unique perspective of the whole-body complexity, not just the mammary epithelia and its local environment, taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies with long-term relevance to tackle breast cancer and how to improve infant health through maternal milk. Being the 20th anniversary of the revolutionary identification of mammary stem cells, we will assess how their “discovery” has shaped mammary gland research.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by January 31, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: The Importance of the Microenvironment for Tumour Cells
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The Complexities of Milk and Lactation
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Epithelium Intrinsic Effects that Influence Initiation and Progression of Breast Cancer
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The Macroenvironment: Metabolism and Inter-Organ Communication
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Exploring the Complexity of the Tumour Microenvironment
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Innovations at the Interface of Technology and Biology
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Innovation in Translational Breast Cancer Research
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Mammary Stem Cells and Cell Fate
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Keynote Session: Mammary Stem Cells: Expectations
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