The Signaling by Adhesion Receptors 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.
Cellular communication through adhesion and polarity is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, sustaining tissue integrity while allowing for cells to dynamically interact with their cellular neighbors and environment. Inspired by this convergence in signaling pathways with adhesion and polarity, the 2026 Signaling by Adhesion Receptors GRS and GRC is expanding to unite with cell polarity experts to learn from each other’s work. The GRS schedule will consist of trainee talks and a poster session to allow all attendees to share their work. We strongly encourage attendees to apply for talks, as this friendly audience is known for providing helpful feedback across the trainee spectrum: from those starting new projects, wrapping up a pre-published story, and everything in between.
Join us June 6-7, 2026, prior to the Signaling by Adhesion Receptors GRC, for the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) to connect with talented trainees across the fields of cell adhesion and polarity to forge a community and collaborations exploring the interplay of these fields in cell signaling.
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 1, 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.
