The Gordon Research Seminar associated with the Gordon Research Conference on Dendrites: Molecules, Structure, and Function provides a forum for graduate students and early postdocs to share their research on dendrites with their colleagues. The goal of this GRS is to encourage social and intellectual interaction among young scientists representing the many facets of dendritic research. In addition, several faculty members will join us to enhance the opportunities for scientific discussion.

Based on submitted abstracts, selected graduate students and postdocs will be invited to present their work orally, with ample time for group discussion after each talk; the remainder will be expected to present a poster. At the conclusion of the GRS, some speakers will be chosen to present their work as a short talk during the GRC.

The 2007 GRS was successful in fostering communication among the attendees, many of whom reported feeling more confident and relaxed at the main meeting because of the chance to meet and network with colleagues and faculty beforehand. We look forward to seeing you in 2009.