Conference Description
The Signaling by Adhesion Receptors 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scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.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.
The convergence of adhesion and polarity signals across molecular, cellular, and tissue scales is crucial for cell positioning, morphogenesis, barrier formation, tissue integrity and function. Disruptions in these pathways lead to loss of tissue architecture, promoting diseases such as cancer, developmental disorders, and chronic inflammation. Understanding their interplay offers therapeutic insights for restoring tissue homeostasis in pathological conditions. This GRC presents a new opportunity to bring together adhesion and polarity communities from across disciplines, share the latest mechanistic and technological breakthroughs in the field, and create new and impactful collaborations. Sessions will cover emerging areas at the intersection of cell-cell and cell-matrix adhesion and polarity signaling, spanning whole organism to single molecule, and the influence of physical and chemical factors on these processes. The meeting will unite a diverse group of current and future leaders in the field and enable an interactive atmosphere where all attendees are actively involved in exchanging their ideas. There will be opportunities for trainees and early-career investigators to showcase their research, gain visibility, and receive constructive feedback through poster sessions and short talks chosen from the submitted abstracts. An associated two-day Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will precede this GRC, exclusively for graduate students and postdocs.
The conference will consist of nine sessions, on the topics listed below. The conference chair is currently developing their preliminary program, which will include the names of the invited speakers and discussion leaders for each of these sessions. The preliminary program will be available by September 10, 2025. Please check back for updates.
