Proteoglycans as Functional Regulators of Development and Disease

The Gordon Research Seminar on Proteoglycans is a unique forum for graduate students, post-docs, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience and education to present and exchange new data and cutting edge ideas.

The focus of this meeting will be on the functional aspects of proteoglycans and their regulatory roles in cellular processes. The meeting will address basic research questions about biosynthesis and structure of proteoglycans, their effect on signaling and other processes in development and disease, as well as therapeutic and translational applications. In addition, there will be a mentoring session on scientific work and publishing, during which participants can get advice and discuss their questions with Professor Jeff Esko (UC San Diego), one of the leading scientists in the Proteoglycan field. The meeting will conclude with a short talk by 2013 Nobel Laureate Randy Schekman (UC Berkeley) on "How to Publish Science with an Impact".

The GRS attendees are also encouraged to apply to attend the associated Proteoglycans GRC meeting which will link them to the wider research community. Active participation by young scientists in the Proteoglycans GRC meeting is strongly promoted by the meeting Chairs.