The Role of Polyamines in Health and Disease

Marking 50 years since the inception of the first GRC on polyamines in 1975, our upcoming 2025 event will uphold the legacy of pioneering research presentations and foster vibrant intellectual exchange. The 2025 conference will focus on recent advances in biomedical research that sheds light on the multifaceted roles of polyamines in orchestrating cellular processes vital for human health and disease. Specifically, the conference will delve into polyamine transport and metabolism across a spectrum of diseases, including cancer, genetic and neurological disorders, and infectious diseases. Additionally, presentations will explore how polyamines influence molecular mechanisms within immunology, microbiome dynamics, bacterial interactions, and overall health, particularly in aging populations. This year’s speakers have been carefully selected to highlight the latest discoveries, including paradigm-shifting findings related to the biological roles of polyamines and their implications for clinical development in disease treatment and prevention.

This GRC will be held in conjunction with the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRS in addition to an application for the GRC. Refer to the associated GRS program page for more information.