Conference Description
The Mechanisms of Membrane Transport 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.
At our meeting, we will highlight new, ongoing research on the movement of ions, small molecules, lipids, and peptides across lipid bilayers, and how these processes contribute to health and disease. Selected talks covering experimental and computational investigations into the structure, function, thermodynamics, and kinetics of membrane proteins and their surrounding membrane will provide an engaging overview of the current state of membrane protein research. The seminar will further include a mentorship component with a panel of scientists from academic, industry, and other affiliations who can advise young, early-career scientists in self-advocacy and how to take advantage of broad opportunities for a career in science.
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 February 14, 2027. 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.
