The Quantum Biology 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.
Quantum biology stands at the convergence of disciplines, drawing inspiration from breakthroughs in quantum physics and life sciences to uncover how non-classical phenomena may influence living systems. From quantum coherence in photosynthetic complexes to tunneling in enzyme catalysis and spin-dependent chemical reactions potentially underlying magnetoreception, the field challenges conventional boundaries and invites fresh perspectives. This conference celebrates that intellectual cross-pollination, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where physicists, chemists, and biologists can find shared language, develop new tools, and build lasting interdisciplinary partnerships. By emphasizing clarity and accessibility across fields, the meeting aims to equip early career researchers with the knowledge and communication skills necessary to thrive in this new collaborative science.
The program will feature a curated selection of short talks chosen from submitted abstracts, interactive poster sessions designed to spark in-depth discussion, and dedicated networking opportunities woven throughout communal meals and informal gatherings. All participants are expected to actively contribute by delivering an oral and/or poster presentation, reinforcing the meeting’s core philosophy of shared ownership and collective discovery. By bringing together diverse perspectives at a formative stage of their careers, the conference seeks to cultivate a vibrant, international community poised to shape the future of quantum biology and redefine how we understand life at its most fundamental level.
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 November 29, 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.
