Polyamines in Plants, Parasites and Microorganisms and Their Therapeutic Potential in Human Health and Disease

The Polyamines 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.

Featuring discussions led by world-renowned leaders in the polyamine field, the 2023 GRS program will offer a wide scope of groundbreaking polyamine research topics including the cellular functions of polyamines, polyamines as therapeutic targets and their role in human health and diseases, as well as the roles of polyamines in plants, parasites and microorganisms. Bringing together students, young scientists, and senior principal investigators, the Polyamine GRS is an exclusive opportunity for investigators to gain mentorship, build collaborative networks, and to prepare for active participation in the associated Polyamine GRC.

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 19, 2023. 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.