Polarity in Cell and Tissue Biology
This conference will explore how cells and tissues establish and maintain spatial organization, and how that organization shapes development, physiology, and disease. Sessions will cover the core molecular networks behind apical-basal and planar cell polarity, their links to intracellular trafficking and organelle organization, and applications spanning neuronal architecture, liver and epithelial biology, and stem-cell maintenance during tissue renewal. We will also examine how polarity loss contributes to disease progression and how tissue mechanics and cell-cell/cell-matrix signaling guide organ growth. Drawing on model systems from flies and worms to organoids and mammalian tissues, this meeting will bring together an interdisciplinary group of researchers studying polarity across scales to address open questions and spark new ideas and collaborations.
Janelia will cover lodging and meals for all participants, and travel support is available to those in need (please indicate need in that portion of the application). Participants are expected to stay for the duration of the meeting.
The meeting will begin at 6pm ET on the first day and end by 1pm ET on the last.
Application deadline: January 21, 2027 (11:59pm ET)
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Please note: Because Janelia conferences are intentionally small and selective, we may not be able to accommodate all applicants. We strive for a broad representation across labs and therefore may limit participation to one person per group. Preference is given to applicants who are active researchers in the field and intend to present their work as a poster or selected talk.
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