Conference Description
The Physiology, Biology and Pathology of Phosphate 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
Phosphate is an essential mineral required for normal cellular and organ function. Mechanisms that sense and regulate phosphate-dependent biological processes are found throughout nature, from unicellular to multicellular organisms, and many of these pathways have been conserved across evolution. Consistent with its fundamental biological role, disorders of phosphate balance-both excess and deficiency-are associated with a wide range of diseases.The Gordon Research Conference (GRC) and Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on the Physiology, Biology, and Pathology of Phosphate highlight the latest advances in this rapidly evolving field, bridging basic discovery and clinical relevance. The 2027 GRC will bring together a diverse and international community of junior and established basic scientists, clinical researchers, and physicians, creating a dynamic environment for interdisciplinary discussion, collaboration, and networking.The program will feature cutting-edge research across key areas of phosphate biology. Plenary sessions will address phosphate sensing across species; new approaches to measure intracellular phosphate concentrations; inter-organ communication mediated by phosphate; phosphate regulation under extreme physiological conditions; mechanisms of phosphate-associated vascular and organ calcification; and the impact of dietary phosphate on systemic phosphate balance. Discussions will also explore how these mechanisms contribute to diseases associated with phosphate imbalance, as well as ongoing clinical trials and emerging therapeutic strategies targeting phosphate disorders, and excess dietary phosphate-associated chronic disease.The conference will include multiple poster sessions, opportunities for informal discussion, and the presentation of selected abstracts as short talks integrated into the plenary sessions. We welcome abstract submissions from all participants and encourage contributions that advance understanding of phosphate biology across disciplines. The highest-ranked abstracts submitted before December 11, 2026, will be selected for short oral presentations during the plenary sessions.
The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include 9 sessions and the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by May 20, 2026. Please check back for updates.
