# 2022 Cell Biology of the Neuron Gordon Research Conference and Gordon ReSeminar

> **NIH NIH R13** · GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES · 2021 · $15,000

## Abstract

Summary
We are requesting funds to support 2020 Gordon Research Conference on the Cell Biology of the Neuron,
and the associated Gordon Research Seminar for junior scientists and trainees. The meeting will be held
Waterville Valley, NH, June 28- July 3, 2020, with the GRS immediately preceding (June 27-28). The
main focus of this conference is the interface between cell biology and neuroscience. The driving force
for this theme is the realization that to understand the complex neuronal communication, we need to
understand the complex cell biology occurring in neurons. A molecular and cellular understanding to
neuronal function will also help tackle questions related to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative
disorders. The Cell Biology of the Neuron meeting has always been, and continues to be a prominent
platform for critical, pre-publication discussion on the recent discoveries that contribute to move forward
our understanding of neuronal cell biology. The 2020 conference will highlights emerging topics in this
interdisciplinary field, with a focus on transport machinery and structural organization in axons and
synapses, mechanisms controlling neuron al shape, size and function, translation and protein
homeostasis in health and disease, neuron-glia interaction and communication as well as new
transforming technologies. The meeting program will examine these themes by bringing together
speakers form diverse fields, background and career stages. A strong emphasis is placed on promoting
intense research discussions and new collaborations among attendees. Invited speakers include both
outstanding senior scientists and rising stars, with a significant proportion of talks to be selected from
abstracts submitted by junior scientists. We anticipate that this combination will result in a stimulating
exchange of ideas and will lead to exciting new research directions in future. Our proposal has two
specific aims: to stimulate progress in the field of neuronal cell biology, by bringing together an
exceptional group of scientists in a program emphasizing emerging themes in neuronal shape, structure
and size to function in health and disease; and to inspire junior scientists and trainees, facilitating scientific
interactions, increasing the diversity of ideas, background, and training in the interdisciplinary field of
neuronal cell biology. The multidisciplinary theme and shared focus will facilitate communication across
the entire continuum of molecular and cellular neuronal biology. Just as importantly, we seek an
interactive and inclusive environment characterized by lively discussions between invited speakers,
discussion leaders, poster presenters, and all meeting participants. Together, these objectives will lead
to a better understanding of the unique biology characteristic of neurons, and to improved strategies for
addressing devastating neuronal diseases in future.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9992131
- **Project number:** 1R13NS116968-01
- **Recipient organization:** GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES
- **Principal Investigator:** Valeria Cavalli
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $15,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-09-01 → 2022-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9992131

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9992131, 2022 Cell Biology of the Neuron Gordon Research Conference and Gordon ReSeminar (1R13NS116968-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-21 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9992131. Licensed CC0.

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