2026 Mammalian Reproduction Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar

The primary goal of the 2026 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Mammalian Reproduction is to bring together a distinguished group of scientists from around the world to share and discuss the latest breakthroughs in mammalian reproductive science. The meeting will be preceded by a Gordon Research Seminar (GRS), organized and led by two early-career reproductive scientists, and specifically designed to support the professional development of postdoctoral and graduate student trainees. Together, the GRS and GRC will provide a synergistic platform for scientific exchange and career advancement. The conference will foster a welcoming environment where researchers at all career stages can share their work, receive constructive feedback, and build meaningful academic and professional networks. The scientific program will feature leading experts across basic, agricultural, and clinical reproductive sciences, and will actively include scientists at various stages of their careers. A strong emphasis will be placed on supporting early-career researchers ensuring they are fully engaged and recognized as vital contributors to the field. Participants will be exposed to cutting-edge, transformative discoveries in reproductive biology and encouraged to participate in open, and critical discourse that values different perspectives and addresses global scientific challenges. By achieving these goals, the 2026 GRC and GRS on Mammalian Reproduction will help shape the future of the field, fostering a research community where all scientists are welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed in this essential area of science. Project Number: 1R13HD122399-01 | Fiscal Year: 2026 | NIH Institute/Center: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) | Principal Investigator: Ji-Yong Kim | Institution: GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES, East Greenwich, RI | Award Amount: $20,000 | Activity Code: R13 | Study Section: Special Emphasis Panel[ZRG1 SCIL-T (80)] View on NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11391686