The Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation 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 2024 Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) will provide a unique opportunity for junior scientists from around the world to present their work and discuss new ideas in RNA biology. In the GRS, all talks and session leaders will be selected from abstracts submitted by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. This focus on trainees provides ample opportunities to improve scientific communication and networking skills. For attendees participating in the following, associated Gordon Research Conference (GRC), the GRS is a valuable opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge and prepare for productive participation in the GRC.
In addition, GRS attendees will have the opportunity to learn from an invited panel representing a diverse range of scientific careers and trajectories (e.g., academia, industry, editing, etc.). Panelists will share their perspectives on how to make the most out of trainee positions in order to become a productive scientist: what areas of training to prioritize, how to design successful experiments, how to compose effective oral and written communications, how to decide on career paths, and what tools to implement during training to become a leader in academia or industry.
The 2024 GRS will convene 15 speakers representing key areas of RNA biology chosen from approximately 60 participants that will have the opportunity to share their research in poster sessions. The seminar will focus on mechanisms and scientific discoveries in RNA biology with specific emphasis on how these can pave the road to the development of new therapies. Topics will include mechanisms to regulate mRNA processing, RNA modification and localization, translation, and RNA decay, as well as disease-specific mechanisms and emerging RNA technologies. Trainees from all backgrounds and countries are invited to submit an abstract describing their unpublished work. Talks will be chosen from abstract submissions. Poster sessions will allow all participants with accepted abstracts to present their research and receive feedback from peers. The goal of the GRS is to create a collegial, inclusive, and trainee-focused environment to facilitate the scientific and career development of attendees, while also contributing to the advancement of scientific discovery in RNA biology.