Fundamental Processes in Organelle Biology: Evolution, Biogenesis, Dynamics and Quality Control

The Gordon Research Seminar on Mitochondria and Chloroplasts is dedicated to emphasizing the research work of junior scientists from graduate students to post-docs. The seminar will select attendees from the submitted abstracts to present their latest work in front of their peers. This meeting will be a great place for the young scientists to relax and enjoy science, extend the social network, conceive new ideas, and foster future collaborations. The GRS will strongly encourage all attendees to explore active discussions to maximize the experience and advance the knowledge throughout this meeting.

Permanent establishment of the endosymbiotic organelles mitochondria and chloroplasts was a critical step for life to evolve from prokaryotes to eukaryotes. Research on these vital organelles comprises basically the complete spectrum of modern biology. This meeting will focus on the latest advances in the evolution, biogenesis, dynamics and quality control of mitochondria and chloroplasts, as well as signaling between organelles. Even for experienced specialists in their field, it is challenging to maintain a broad overview of the cutting-edge developments in organelle biology. The GRS provides an opportunity for young researchers to jointly find their way through the jungle of disciplines, new methods, recent findings and innovative ideas in this ever-growing field of research.

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 April 7, 2018. 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.