Conference Description
The Molecular and Cellular Biology of Lipids 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.
The Molecular and Cellular Biology of Lipids (MCBL) GRS is an adjunct to the MCBL Gordon Research Conference (GRC). The 2025 MCBL continues to be the premier meeting in the lipid research field, providing a forum for networking, collaboration, and the dissemination of new, predominantly unpublished research findings and breakthrough analytical tools in lipid biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. The 2025 MCBL GRS/GRC will place a particular focus on “Re-Envisioning the Fluid Mosaic Model of Membrane-Lipid Interactions with Next-Generation Technologies.” The fluid mosaic model revolutionized our understanding of membrane-lipid interactions when it was proposed about 50 years ago. While the fundamental structure proposed by this model remains valid, re-envisioning the model in light of the wealth of knowledge made possible by new analytical tools is essential to advance our understanding of the role of membrane lipids in cellular function. The GRS features talks exclusively from graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, providing them an unparalleled opportunity to present their research, gather feedback, and form organic relationships with peers.
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 April 20, 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.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by May 27, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
