An Evolving Cytoskeleton: Diverging Mechanisms and Converging Patterns

The inaugural 2022 Plant and Microbial Cytoskeleton Gordon Research Seminar aims to provide an engaging and inclusive forum for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other scientists with comparable levels of experience to exchange cutting-edge ideas and new data in the field of cytoskeletal research in plants, fungi, bacteria, archaea, protists, and other microbes. The focus of this meeting is on the divergent properties and unifying functions of cytoskeletal networks, in line with our continuous effort to understand this ubiquitous, intricate and indispensable component of living cells. Trainees are encouraged to present their research on topics ranging from cell division, cell morphogenesis, intracellular trafficking, cell motility, and the response to stress. Our general discussions will emphasize the similarities and differences in cytoskeletal processes that bridge the gap between diverse model organisms.

Together with its associated Gordon Research Conference (GRC), this trainee-organized GRS will provide an interdisciplinary, supportive and collaborative environment for attendees with comparable levels of experience to present their unpublished work and participate in lively discussions with their peers. Additionally, the GRS will feature mentorship from senior scientists and career development opportunities aimed at preparing trainees for the next step in their chosen career paths. Financial support may be available for attendees; please contact the GRS chairs for more information.