The Stochastic Physics in 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.
Life emerges from the complex interactions of multiple components across every scale, from molecular interactions in a cell to organs, tissues, and collective phenomena in populations. Almost always, biological systems are influenced by stochasticity and fluctuations. However, evolution has shaped biological function with impressive robustness, endowing it with unique resilience and adaptability. What principles govern biological robustness and adaptation? How does stochasticity influence biological behavior? This meeting will bring together young scientists from across different disciplines, spanning theoretical and experimental backgrounds, with the aim of discussing ideas and exchanging approaches to these questions.
The GRS features keynote and mentorship sessions led by senior scientists specifically aimed at early-career researchers. In addition to interactive poster sessions, oral presentations and discussion leaders will be selected from poster abstracts.
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 October 11, 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.
