The Single-Cell Approaches in Plant 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.
Single-cell and spatial omics technologies have revolutionized plant cell biology by expanding our ability to characterize dynamic cell states across species and tissues, throughout development, and at the interface between cellular function and environmental challenge. Recent advances that integrate spatial, temporal, and developmental context with multi-omic data spanning the epigenome, transcriptome, proteome, and metabolome have increased the resolution at which we can study plant systems. As these technologies continue to advance, a central challenge is not only how to generate these datasets, but also how to analyze, integrate, and interpret them in ways that yield meaningful biological insight.
We are excited to learn about your state-of-the-art discoveries that deepen our understanding of plant physiology, development, and resilience at cellular resolution, while opening new directions in both fundamental and translational plant research. This meeting will provide a space for participants to discuss methodology, share pre-publication work, and consider the future of plant single-cell biology, while engaging with diverse perspectives on scientific careers. Above all, we aim to foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that strengthens this growing community and sparks innovation for years to come.
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 May 2, 2027. 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.
