The Thiol-Based Redox Regulation and Signaling 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.
The Thiol-Based Redox Regulation and Signaling Seminar (GRS) on Redox Signaling: From Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Innovation offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers, PhD students, and Postdocs to engage in peer-led discussions focused on the latest developments in redox biology. This seminar fosters an open and collaborative environment for trainees to present and receive feedback on unpublished work, while established researchers guide discussions and support scientific exchange throughout the meeting. The program will explore how redox signaling governs fundamental aspects of cellular function, such as metabolism, stress responses, and adaptation, and how its disruption contributes to aging and disease development. Sessions will not only focus on molecular mechanisms, but highlight the influence of external factors, nutrition, environmental exposures, and lifestyle in shaping redox networks in physiological and pathological contexts. Sessions will also showcase advances in redox-targeted therapeutics and tools for probing oxidative modifications. Talks will be selected from abstract submissions, and all participants will be asked to present a poster. A dedicated mentoring session will conclude the program, offering valuable insight into career development and guidance from experience scientists.
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 April 5, 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.
