Conference Description
The Protein Processing, Trafficking and Secretion 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.
Protein trafficking is fundamental to cellular organization and communication. The precise movement of proteins through the secretory and endocytic pathways ensures proper folding, modification, and delivery to their destinations. Disruptions in these processes underlie a wide spectrum of human diseases, from neurodegeneration and immune disorders to cancer and metabolic syndromes. Understanding the mechanisms of protein trafficking provides critical insights into disease pathology and opens avenues for targeted therapies.
This GRS will feature a keynote lecture and mentoring session led by leading scientists in both the public and private sectors. This conference will help foster a community and encourage collaborations for the next generation of research scientists in this field. Attendees will have the opportunity to present their research in a poster session. Presenters for a short talk will also be selected via the abstract in the conference application; please be sure to submit your application by April 12, 2026 if you wish to be considered for a short talk.
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 12, 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.
