The Neuroimmune Communication in Health and Disease 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.
Research in the past few decades has transformed our understanding of the "not-so-immune privileged" nervous system. Overwhelming evidence demonstrates the interactions between the immune and the nervous systems. Immune cells can affect the CNS and PNS's development and overall function. Conversely, neurons and other non-immune cells can also drive and impair immune responses. The cross-talk between these cells is critical for both homeostatic physiology and combating pathogens. The renewed understanding of the barriers and borders also sheds light on novel mechanisms and potential treatments of neurological disorders.
We aim to create an opportunity for trainees to receive feedback on their research from their peers on an international stage and provide an environment supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. This unique environment facilitates the generation of interdisciplinary collaborations focusing on the interactions between the nervous and immune systems. This two day program will include a keynote speaker, short talks selected from submitted abstracts, and poster sessions. This program will conclude with an interactive panel discussion focused on funding opportunities in EU and US for trainees.
This meeting is oversubscribed applications will only be considered by the conference chair if more seats become available due to cancellations.
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 February 2, 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.
