Golgidissociation

Golgidissociation is an international professional organization dedicated to the study of Golgi apparatus dynamics, particularly the processes of Golgi disassembly and reassembly in eukaryotic cells. The association was founded in 1987 by a group of cell biologists who sought to provide a forum for researchers interested in the molecular mechanisms that regulate the structure and function of the Golgi network during the cell cycle and in response to cellular stress.

The organization sponsors biennial conferences that include keynote lectures, symposia, and poster sessions covering topics such as Golgi membrane trafficking, protein glycosylation, and the role of small GTPases in organelle cohesion. It also publishes a peer‑reviewed journal, the Journal of Golgi Dynamics, which publishes original research articles, reviews, and brief communications. Membership is open to scientists from all disciplines that contribute to the understanding of Golgi biology, and the association offers career development workshops, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities for early‑career researchers.

Golgidissociation collaborates with several national scientific societies and funding agencies to promote interdisciplinary research and to advocate for increased funding for basic cellular biology. Its current initiatives include a global database of Golgi‑associated proteins, a public outreach program aimed at high‑school students, and a collaborative grant program that funds trans‑regional research projects.

The association has played a prominent role in advancing knowledge of Golgi remodeling during mitosis, apoptosis, and in disease states such as neurodegeneration and cancer. Through its conferences, publications, and educational outreach, Golgidissociation continues to foster a vibrant community of researchers committed to elucidating the complex biology of the Golgi apparatus.