The Barrier Function of Mammalian Skin 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.
This seminar emphasizes connection across interdisciplinary fields of skin research by fostering attendee engagement with professional mentors drawn by the internationally renowned Gordon Research Conference (GRC). The GRS is uniquely programmed to promote participation amongst young investigators in the form of individual research presentations, scientific poster forums, and career-related panel sessions with established scientists, in addition to the opportunity to create lasting social and professional network connections.
The 2025 GRS theme is “Mechanisms of Skin Barrier Function in Dermatological Research and Therapeutic Applications.” The seminar will explore technological advancements in understanding skin barrier function through discoveries at the laboratory benchtop and clinical level. We aim to highlight translational parallels between clinical application and experimental models available for skin-related research across several arenas including, but not limited to, skin aging, microbiome health, tissue regeneration and wound healing, pharmaceutical therapeutic approaches, cosmetic formulations, immunology of the skin, and bioinformatics.
The GRS provides an exciting opportunity for graduate and post-doctoral researchers to present their work to peers, make meaningful scientific and social connections, and gain confidence for the following GRC. This year’s seminar includes information on career-development focused on potential career trajectories within skin research and identifying funding resources that will allow attendees a formal opportunity to gain mentorship from established professionals in academia, industry, and policy. The GRS is a great platform for young professionals to begin networking within their field, meet colleagues with similar interests, and build lasting collaborations that enhance our understanding of the skin barrier.
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 4, 2025. 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.
