Powering Molecular and Cellular Dynamics

Continuing over five decades of pioneering GRC meetings focused on cytoskeletal motors, the 2026 conference will showcase the latest breakthroughs in motor protein research, integrating biophysics, structural biology, and cell biology. The program will highlight the diverse molecular mechanisms and cellular functions of myosins, kinesins, and dyneins, emphasizing how structural and mechanistic studies reveal their roles in cargo transport, cell division, muscle contraction,cilia function, and cortical organization. Another theme will be the dual role of cytoskeletal filaments as both tracks for molecular motors and force generators.

A key focus will be on the regulation of motor activity, including mechanisms of autoinhibition, track dynamics, and post-translational modifications. Additionally, the conference will address how motor dysregulation contributes to human diseases such as cancer, cardiac disorders, and neuropathies, and how emerging insights into motor function drive the development of novel therapeutic strategies.

The program will feature leading investigators and rising scientists, including talks selected from submitted abstracts to highlight late-breaking discoveries. Discussions will be highly interactive, encouraging questions from trainees and fostering a collegiate, collaborative atmosphere. Poster sessions, informal networking events, and unstructured free time further cultivate scientific exchange, driving innovation and new research directions in the field.

We look forward to an exciting and engaging 2026 Cytoskeletal Motors GRC, where sharing the latest discoveries will shape the future of molecular motor research!

Important Note: Speakers for the GRS and GRC short talks will be selected from abstracts submitted by April 5, 2026.