Conference Description
The Metals in Medicine 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.
Building on the success of its inaugural event, the second Metals in Medicine GRS aims to further cultivate an informal, dynamic environment that encourages robust and friendly scientific dialogue related to fields such as inorganic, organometallic, and radiochemistry applied to medicine. The program includes three sessions of original research talks, including a keynote lecture from an early-career principal investigator speaking of their academic journey. Additionally, there will be two poster sessions and a mentoring component called 'Life and Science' focused on developing an academic career and maintaining a good work-life balance. Ample networking opportunities will be provided, offering a seamless lead-in to the associated GRC, to which we encourage your application.
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 March 15, 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.
