Conference Description
The Translation Machinery in Health and Disease 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 complex process of protein synthesis is fundamental for proper cellular function and its impairment is associated with several medical conditions including cancer, infectious diseases, neurodegeneration and more others. Understanding the diversity of regulatory mechanisms controlling this fundamental process is crucial for developing cutting-edge research tools for novel applications as well as potential therapeutic strategies. The 2027 Translation Machinery in Health and Disease GRS will provide an open forum for early career scientists to share latest advances in translation-related research, discuss ideas, build networks, and participate in career development activities.
Additionally, we will have a mentoring panel consisting of researchers from different stages that will cover a variety of topics related to career development, work-life balance, and team-building.
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 November 22, 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.
