Conference Description
The Craniofacial Morphogenesis and Tissue Regeneration 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.
Craniofacial development is a highly intricate and dynamic process that relies on the coordination of multiple signals and tissue interactions. This meeting will highlight key mechanisms governing craniofacial development, disease, and regeneration, emphasizing the impact of cutting-edge technologies on our understanding of morphogenesis. Selected oral and poster presentations from early-career scientists will cover diverse topics, including animal and cell models of craniofacial disorders, novel approaches to cranial and dental morphogenesis, and enhance our translational knowledge of craniofacial development.Additionally, a dedicated mentorship panel will provide valuable guidance on navigating key career milestones in craniofacial biology while addressing the challenges faced by early-career scientists. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with fellow trainees before the Gordon Research Conference, fostering a network of future leaders in the field.
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 December 14, 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.
