The Chromatin Structure and Function GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

The packaging of eukaryotic genomes into chromatin is central to cell identity and genome maintenance. Defects in chromatin regulation are strongly linked to human disease, including cancer and neurodegeneration. The 2024 Gordon Conference on Chromatin Structure and Function will cover a broad territory of fundamental questions, ranging from how nucleosomes, the building blocks of chromatin, are assembled, modified and mobilized, to how higher-order chromatin states regulate distinct cellular states across the lifetime of both simple and highly complex organisms. The chromatin field has been advancing rapidly on conceptual and technical fronts due to novel interdisciplinary and orthogonal approaches, ranging from genomics and chemical biology to integrated structural approaches. The talks will thus also highlight the importance of working across disciplines such as biochemistry, chemistry, cell biology and physiology to enable deeper and more comprehensive understanding of how defects in chromatin regulation contribute to disease.