Conference Description
The Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
As genomic information becomes increasingly accessible across model and non-model organisms, evolutionary and ecological genomics have become essential frameworks to understand how mutation processes, selection and drift shape biodiversity and phenotypes. The 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics will highlight recent advances in our understanding of interactions between genomes and their environment, covering a variety of scales over space and time from population studies to comparative genomics, deep evolution, and theoretical models. This conference aims to shed light on how genomic diversity and structure are influenced by ecological interactions and evolutionary processes. Through a series of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will delve into cutting-edge research on genomic evolution, the role of natural selection in shaping genetic landscapes, and how environmental pressures drive genetic innovation. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with pioneering studies on gene flow, adaptation, and the genetic mechanisms underpinning species resilience and biodiversity. The conference seeks to foster cross-disciplinary collaborations, pushing the boundaries of our understanding of genomes in the natural world. The conference will include talks that focus on prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems, with comparisons between them providing insights about how evolution is constrained or shaped by each. Co-chairs, Sam Yeaman (University of Calgary) and Irene Newton (Indiana University) invite you to Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco, where we are assembling a diverse group of established and early career investigators to discuss their latest work across a wide variety of organisms. A subset of the submitted abstracts will be selected for short talk presentations and a limited number of travel grants will be available. Whether you're a geneticist, ecologist, evolutionary biologist, or a student aspiring to contribute to this vibrant field, the 2025 GRC on Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics promises to be an enlightening experience that will inspire new perspectives and approaches in the study of life’s genetic foundations. Join us to participate in creative discussions in an inclusive social and scientific atmosphere, to empower the future research in the field.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by March 15, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Adaptation Across Multiple Loci
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Adaptation Across Multiple Traits
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Epistasis Within and Among Species
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Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Barriers to Gene Flow
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Repeated Adaptation
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Evolution Across Space and Time in Prokaryotes
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Evolution Across Space and Time in Eukaryotes
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Genome Evolution and Structural Variation
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Pushing the Boundaries of Evolutionary Theory and Method
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The GRC Power Hour™
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