Gulf Coast Consortia

GCC Aging and Geroscience Meet & Greet
2025-09-10 03:00 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) Room 1003, 6500 Main Street, Room 1003, Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the launch of our most recently-approved GCC Research Program – GCC Aging and Geroscience Research (GCC AGR). We are excited by the early enthusiasm of almost 200 members who have already joined this program. Come learn about AGR efforts and resources (see speaker lineup below) that exist in Houston/Galveston and meet your next key collaborator over drinks and hor d’oeuvres. Space is limited and registration will be first come first serve, so please register quickly!

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Speakers:Alan LandayAndrew PickeringWeiwei DangGeorge TaffetHannah BallardYusi FuYaima LightfootLuis Medina

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IDDD Round Table: Introducing TMCi's Accelerator Cancer Medical Devices
2025-09-11 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
We invite you to register for the September GCC IDDD Round Table Workshop: Introducing a New Core, TMCi’s Accelerator for Cancer Medical Devices, featuring Jason Sakamoto, TMCi. You may submit questions for the presenters in advance during registration, or in the Q&A box during the workshop.

Save the Date: 4th Annual Face to Face, Shoulder to Shoulder: Let's Talk About Prostate Cancer
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 | TX

7th Annual GCC Jr. Faculty Extravaganza
2025-09-16 11:30 - 14:30 | TX
Join us at the Bioscience Research Collaborative (6500 Main Street, Houston, TX) on September 16, from 11:45-2:00, for a fun-filled lunch! This is your chance to learn about all the opportunities, including research and training programs, seed grants, state-of-the-art equipment, and valuable resources across GCC institutions. Plus, it’s a perfect chance to mingle, connect with new colleagues, and spark new collaborations!

But wait, there’s more! We’re turning up the fun with a drawing for fabulous door prizes that you won’t want to miss, including:

✨ Brand New iPad

✨ Cozy Neck Relaxer

✨ Stylish Stanley Tumbler

✨ Awesome Gift Cards (Visa, Amazon, and Target) *Remember, you must be present to win!

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7th Annual GCC Mental Health Research Conference
2025-09-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Keynote Presenter Laura L. Colgin, University of Texas. Additional speakers include the following Sahil Bajaj, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Alessandro Bonifazi, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Jeremy Borjon, Univ. of Houston; Benjamin Deneen, Baylor College of Medicine; Fabricio H. Do Monte, UTHealth Houston; Wen Li, UTHealth Houston; Xiangling Meng, Baylor College of Medicine; Mohammad Milad, UTHealth Houston; Jim Ray, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Christina Tringides, Rice Univ.; Heather Webber, UTHealth Houston; and Long-Jun Wu, UTHealth Houston. More information can be found on the conference website.

#Pain2025 Workshop, Somatosensory Circuitry, Sept. 19, 2025
2025-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | TX
The GCC Translational Pain Research Consortia invites you to register for our Sept. 19 #Pain2025 workshop focusing on Somatosensory Circuitry. The event will occur via Zoom webinar from 1-2 p.m. (CDT). Registration is free.

Body-Brain Circuits for Touch and Pain SensationAnda M. Chirila, PhD, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience at Brown University

Spinal Kappa Opioid Receptor Inhibition of PainTayler Sheahan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy, Medical College of Wisconsin

UTMB: Pepper Investigators Lecture
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
The 150-year-old (Wo)man: How soon? How desirable?

Presented by Steven N. Austad PhD, Distinguished Professor, Co-Director UAB Nathan Shock Center

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025Time: 12-1pmLocation: Rebecca Sealy 6.100 & via TEAMS(lunch provided for those in person, first come, first served)

Teams Meeting Link

Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center WebpageView Flyer Here

Northwell Roybal Call for Proposals: Randomized Clinical Trials on Behavioral Interventions in Aging
2025-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
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The Roybal Centers for Translational Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging aims to translate and integrate behavioral and social research findings into interventions that improve the lives of people as they are aging and increase institutional capacity to adapt to societal aging. The Roybal Program includes 14 Roybal Centers that address a broad range of themes that aim to tackle the complex challenges of aging, Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), social health, and disparities among aging populations.

Eligible applicants may apply to one participating Roybal Center for the 2026 cycle. Each Center has a unique theme with center-specific application criteria; applicants should refer to the center-specific guidance when applying. Applicants must propose a clinical trial that aligns with the Roybal Centers’ key themes, applies the NIH Stage Model as a conceptual framework, and clearly articulate a plan for how the trial will progress through the Model. All clinical trials must have adequate statistical power to test mechanism of behavior change and/or efficacy of the intervention.

Key Dates: Oct. 15, 2025: LOI DeadlineNov. 12, 2025: Invitation for Full ProposalsJan. 5, 2026: Full Proposal DeadlineFeb. 13, 2026: Funding Decision

GCC AMR and IDDD Scholars Workshop on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of Antimicrobials and Novel Agents for Trainees
2025-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
We are pleased to invite you to register for our upcoming workshop on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of Antimicrobials and Novel Agents for Trainees on Sept. 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 6500 Main St, BRC Room 280. The last day to register is Sept. 24.

The workshop will introduce you to the foundational PK/PD principles with a focus on antimicrobial agents, dose optimization, and drug development.

This workshop introduces trainees to the fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), with a particular emphasis on antimicrobial agents. Participants will learn how PK/PD modeling informs dose selection, regimen optimization, and the translation of preclinical findings into clinical trial design. By highlighting the role of PK/PD as a bridge between laboratory research and clinical drug development, the workshop will illustrate how these principles guide decision-making across the drug development pipeline—from candidate selection to regulatory approval.

2nd Annual Alzheimer's Pathobiome Initiative
2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Exploring the role of the microbiome, pathobiome and host response in neurological and psychiatric disease.

Location:Ohio University, Dublin CampusDUBLIN INTEGRATED EDUCATION CENTER6805 BOBCAT WAY, Room 132 and Room 212-214DUBLIN, OHIO 43016

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GCC IDDD and BioHouston BioConnect, Oct. 7, 2025
2025-10-07 16:30 - 18:00 | TX
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the October 7 BioConnect. BioConnect aims to promote collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, this networking event is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and will feature local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

This month’s BioConnect will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 4:30-6:00 pm, at K2Bio, 2710 Reed Road, Suite 160, Houston, TX. Registration is limited and will close when it reaches capacity or at 11:59 pm on Oct. 2, whichever occurs first.

GCC Scholars Multidisciplinary Research Rodeo
2025-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | TX
Please join us for our cross-consortia, multidisciplinary research retreat hosted by trainees, for trainees! The Research Rodeo offers a collaborative environment among your peers across the Gulf Coast Consortia to disseminate your research, create new collaborations, and learn more about cutting-edge research in other disciplines. We emphasize this event is among your peers only, including graduate students, medical students, MD-PhD students, and post-docs!

The event will be held on October 9th in the BRC Event Hall from 9am-5pm. Registration is open NOW for $10 and closes October 2, 2025. We invite you to submit an abstract for our poster session or a 10-minute presentation. Please feel free to use an abstract from a previous meeting. Accepted abstracts will receive a code for FREE registration! Abstract submissions are due by September 15, 2025, with notice of acceptance on September 15, 2025.

We also have a science art competition that will run throughout the retreat! Submit your art within the same abstract portal (you can submit only art if desired!). You can submit any research image not typically used for publications! This may include microscope images, drawings, figures, or anything you can think of– be creative! We will have a fan favorite winner at the end of the retreat.

Submit your abstract and/or art here.

IDDD Round Table, From Hit to Hero: The Modern Small Molecule Odyssey
2025-10-09 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
We invite you to register for the October GCC IDDD Round Table Workshop: From Hit to Hero: The Modern Small Molecule Odyssey. This month will feature presentations from Adam Gilbert and Nicholas Meanwell.

The workshop will occur via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 3:30-5:00 pm CDT. You may submit questions for the presenters in advance during registration, or in the Q&A box during the workshop.

Rigor and Reproducibility Workshop
2025-10-15 09:15 - 14:30 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) Room 1003, 6500 Main Street, Room 1003, Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
1st place winner of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2017 Innovations in Research and Research Education Award, this exciting workshop brings together highly acclaimed experts in rigor and reproducibility in research topics, including data analysis, experimental design, resource sharing, publication, and reporting, and more. With speakers and facilitators from all GCC institutions, this interactive workshop has proven to be very effective as well as a lot of fun. The workshop will take place from 9:15 am to 2:30 pm at the Bioscience Research Collaborative. In-person attendance only. The last day to register is October 9.

IDR2 Consortium Launch & Dunn Collaborative Research Proposal Speed Dating
2025-10-16 11:30 - 14:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC) Room 1003, 6500 Main Street, Room 1003, Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Please join us for the GCC’s Integrative Development, Regeneration, and Repair (IDR2) Consortium Launch Event. Formerly the Regenerative Medicine Consortium, IDR2 aims to bring together scientists from GCC institutions working in developmental and stem cell biology, biomedical engineering, aging, inflammation, and related areas to support their research goals. At this event, attendees will receive lunch, listen to rapid-fire talks from potential collaborators, and network with like-minded researchers, with the goal of developing inter-institutional collaborations suitable for pursuing a Dunn Research Grant as well as other funding opportunities.

GCC IDR2 Consortium Launch & Dunn Collaborative Research Proposal Speed Dating, Oct. 16, 2025
2025-10-16 11:30 - 14:30 | TX
Please join us for the GCC’s Integrative Development, Regeneration, and Repair (IDR2) Consortium Launch Event. Formerly the Regenerative Medicine Consortium, IDR2 aims to bring together scientists from GCC institutions working in developmental and stem cell biology, biomedical engineering, aging, inflammation, and related areas to support their research goals. At this event, attendees will receive lunch, listen to rapid-fire talks from potential collaborators, and network with like-minded researchers, with the goal of developing inter-institutional collaborations suitable for pursuing a Dunn Research Grant as well as other funding opportunities.Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), Room 1003, October 16, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Register by Oct. 10.

#Pain2025 Workshop, Pain Resolution and Chronification, Oct. 17, 2025
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | TX
The GCC Translational Pain Research Consortia invites you to register for our October 17 #Pain2025 workshop, focusing on Pain Resolution and Chronification. The event will occur via Zoom webinar from 1-2 p.m. (CDT). Registration is free.

Induction of Antiviral Interferon-Stimulated Genes (ISGs) Promotes Pain ResolutionChristophe Altier, University of Calgary

Amygdala Neuroplasticity in the Transition to Chronic Pain – Role of Neuroimmune SignalingVolker Neugebauer, Texas Tech Health Science Center

6th Annual GCC Single Cell & Spatial Omics Symposium
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Confirmed Keynote Presenters: Ken Lau, Vanderbilt Univ., and Nikolai Slavov, Northeastern Univ.

More information can be found on the symposium website.

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35th Keck Annual Research Conference
2025-10-24 08:15 - 17:30 | Bioscience Research Collaborative (BRC), 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Advances in Epigenetics:From Mechanisms to Medicine

Epigenetic regulation is emerging as a central theme in understanding complex biological processes and disease mechanisms. Epigenetics refers to the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the underlying DNA sequence. These changes are often governed by chemicalmodifications, including DNA methylation and histone modification, that influence how genes are turned on or off. Epigenetic mechanisms play a critical role in development, cell differentiation, and responses to environmental signals. They are increasingly recognized as key contributors to diseases such as cancer,neurological disorders, and developmental defects. In this conference, leading experts will highlight how recent advances in novel sequencing technologies, computational tool development, and emerging conceptual frameworks for studying epigenetics are transforming our understanding of gene regulation, tumor evaluation, and precision medicine. The meeting will also feature a poster session showcasing outstanding research conducted by predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees from the sixinter-institutional training programs administered by the GCC/Keck Center in the greater Houston area.

Save the Date: 4th Annual We Roar Against Breast Cancer
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | TX

IMM Scholars: Introduction to Flow Cytometry Workshop, Nov. 4, 2025
2025-11-04 09:00 - 12:30 | BRC Room 280, 6500 Main St., Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Flow cytometry is an essential tool in immunology, cancer biology, and many other fields, enabling researchers to analyze cell populations with high precision. However, successful experiments depend heavily on careful planning and execution—from thoughtful panel design to rigorous use of controls and proper instrument setup. This workshop is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of these critical steps. Attendees will learn how to approach panel design by selecting appropriate markers and fluorophores, as well as strategies for minimizing spillover and spectral overlap. The session will also highlight the role of proper controls, including single stains, FMOs, and isotypes, in ensuring reliable data interpretation. Finally, participants will be guided through instrument setup and compensation, including setting voltages, using automated tools, and performing manual adjustments. At the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to design robust flow cytometry experiments and generate high-quality, reproducible data.

GCC IDDD REACH and BioHouston BioConnect, Nov. 4, 2025
2025-11-04 16:30 - 18:00 | TX
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the November 4 BioConnect. BioConnect aims to promote collaboration among academic and industry innovators and key stakeholders within our growing biotech ecosystem. Each month, this networking event is hosted by one of our exceptional technology development resources and will feature local biotech companies. All career levels (e.g., students and postdocs) are welcome.

This month’s BioConnect will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 4:30-6:00 pm, at 1840 Dynamic WayHouston, TX 77030. Registration is limited and will close when it reaches capacity or at 11:59 pm on Oct. 27, whichever occurs first.

6th Annual GCC Cellular and Molecular Biophysics Conference
2025-11-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Confirmed Keynote presenter: Dennis Discher, Univ. of Pennsylvania. Other confirmed presenters include: Alessandro Bonifazi, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Yunfeng Chen, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston; Isaac Hilton, Rice Univ.; Pengxiang Huang, Baylor College of Medicine; Lukasz Joachimiak, Univ. of Texas, Southwestern; Benjamin Sabari, Univ. of Texas, Southwestern.

IDDD Round Table, Modernizing Drug Discovery: Cell-Based Safety and Translational Engines for a Humane Future
2025-11-13 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
We invite you to register for the November GCC IDDD Round Table Workshop: Modernizing Drug Discovery: Cell-Based Safety and Translational Engines for a Humane Future. This month will feature presentations from Ivan Rusyn and Clifford Stephan.

The workshop will take place via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm CDT. You may submit questions for the presenters in advance during registration, or in the Q&A box during the workshop.

International AIDS Society: Person-Centered Care Research Collaborative
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | TX
IAS – the International AIDS Society – is pleased to invite you to the next meeting of the Person-Centred Care Research Collaborative, titled “Ageing and HIV”.

The collaborative convenes researchers, clients and healthcare providers from around the world to explore evidence on person-centred care (PCC) approaches for people living with HIV or vulnerable to HIV acquisition.

During the meeting, we encourage you to share any planned or ongoing research that strengthens PCC evidence. The theme of this meeting is: Research to reality – Improving care for older adults living with or affected by HIV. The objectives are to examine the evidence base and identify research gaps in the management of HIV, non-communicable diseases and other health needs to support the quality of life of the growing cohort of older people living and ageing with HIV. Presenters will provide an overview of the latest context-specific screening tools and effective interventions to delay the onset of, and treat, frailty, non-communicable diseases and cognitive impairment, including gender-specific considerations. There will also be an opportunity to preview the findings of the Lancet HIV Commission on Ageing and HIV.

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Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025

Time: 13:00 – 14:30 CET

IDDD REACH and BioHouston, BioConnect, Holiday Edition with JLabs
2025-12-02 16:30 - 19:30 | TX
We invite all healthcare technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and biotech stakeholders to join us for the December BioConnect networking series. This month’s BioConnectwill take place on Tuesday, December 2, 4:30-7:30pm, JLabs, 2450 Holcombe, Houston, TX, 77021. You must register to attend. Registration closes November 28.

American Aging Association (AGE) 2026 Call for Applications - Early Career Scholar's Program
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
Apply Now for the American Aging Association (AGE)Early Career Scholar’s Program:An Award to Support Diversity in AGE!

The Deadline is December 10, 2025

AGE 2026 Webpage

We are looking for enthusiastic trainees studying aging or age-related diseases to apply for the AGE Early Career Scholar’s Program. AGE recognizes the need to increase the representation of, and support provided to, under-represented minorities in our association, for the benefit of the entire Geroscience research community.

Why Apply?

Ten Scholars will be selected, and will receive a 2-year AGE membership, travel award for the 2026 AGE meeting worth $1300, the opportunity to present your research at the AGE 2026 annual meeting (https://www.americanagingassociation.org/annual-meeting), and will be paired with a senior AGE trainee chapter member for ongoing mentorship.

Additional 2-year AGE memberships and virtual 2026 meeting registrations will be awarded.

Who Should Apply?

Are you an undergrad, postbacc, graduate student or postdoc?

Do you identify as an under-represented minority in biomedical sciences? (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders; Individuals with disabilities; Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds; Women; See more information at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html)

Are you studying aging or age-related diseases? Even if you think you’re not you probably are! Do you study metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases? Those are all age-related diseases!

If you said yes to all of these, you should apply!

How do I Apply?

Applications will open October 14, 2025 and close December 10, 2025 at 11:59pm ET.

You will need a single PDF that includes the following:

A short paragraph (max. 500 words) outlining why you would like to be part of AGE and how this award will benefit your career.

A CV/Biosketch (any format is fine)

A short (max. 300 words) research abstract – no results necessary. Please indicate how your research does or could relate to Aging/Geroscience.

IDDD Round Table, Antibody as a Drug Modality
2026-01-08 15:30 - 17:00 | TX
We invite you to register for the January GCC IDDD Round Table Workshop: Antibody as a Drug Modality. This month will feature a presentation from Zhiqiang An.

9th Annual Texas Medical Center Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Conference
2026-01-14 09:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | Bioscience Research Collaborative, 6500 Main Street, Auditorium, Houston, TX, 77030, United States
Denise Cardo, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Sara Cosgrove, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine; Scott Hultgren, Washington Univ. Additional presenters include: Robert Atmar, Baylor College of Medicine; Carolyn Cannon, Texas A&M Univ.; Kathleen Chiotos, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; James Dunn, Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine; Hana El Sahly, Baylor College of Medicine; Jeremiah Faith, Mount Siani; Anthony Flores, Vanderbilt Univ.; Mary Healy, Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine; Wesley Hoffman, Houston Methodist Research Institute ; Natasha Kirienko, Rice Univ.; Anthony Maresso, Baylor College of Medicine; Despoina Mavridou, Univ. of Texas; Jonathon McNeil, Baylor College of Medicine; Eleftherios Mylonakis, Houston Methodist Research Institute; Timothy Palzkill, Baylor College of Medicine; Diana Proctor, UTHealth Houston; Chanu Rhee, Harvard Univ.; Edward Septimus, Memorial Hermann, Harvard Medical School; Dean Scholl, Pylum Biosciences; Holly Sutterlin, Prokaryotics; Barbara Trautner, Washington Univ.; Donald Yealy, Univ. of Pittsburgh; andLanying Zeng, Texas A&M Univ.

GCC Integrative Development, Regeneration and Repair Symposium
2026-02-12 08:50 - 18:00 | TX
