The Protein Folding Dynamics 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 2026 Gordon Research Seminar on Protein Folding Dynamics is the premier forum offering graduate students, postdocs, and early-career researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds—including biology, biophysics, chemistry, computer science, and mathematics—to engage in cutting-edge discussions and share work and ideas creating a unique atmosphere for ideation, connection, and collaboration.The Protein Folding Dynamics GRS will highlight exciting advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the interplay between evolution, folding, and design, and its critical role in shaping the emergence of mesoscale phenomena. Whether you are unraveling the mysteries of protein dynamics or developing new computational tools, this seminar offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage, inspire, and innovate in a welcoming, trainee-focused setting.
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 September 28, 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.
