Conference Description
The Mechanisms of Epilepsy and Neuronal Synchronization 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 meeting will focus on understanding epilepsy from molecules to networks. The 2026 GRS aims to bridge multidisciplinary perspectives, from molecular and cellular mechanisms to larger-scale changes in circuit and network dynamics, in order to tackle questions such as: How do changes at a molecular and cellular level (e.g., transcriptomics, cell signaling, and metabolic processes) impact disease development and progression? How do these factors contribute to larger scale changes in circuit dynamics, network physiology, and behavior? How do these alterations impact epileptogenesis and seizure generation? How do these changes inform novel therapeutic targets to treat developmental and acquired epilepsies? In addition to innovative scientific content, we will provide a welcoming, collaborative, and safe environment to support networking and career development in the field of epilepsy research, from academia to industry and beyond.
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 May 10, 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.
