Event Highlights
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Keynote Seminars
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Networking Opportunities
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Trainee Talks
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Poster Sessions
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Expo Table by Sponsors
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Award Ceremony
Registration
We offer registration options to accommodate attendees at all career stages.
Registration closes by March 3, 2027.
Early-Bird Rates (Until Jan 24, 2027):
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Early-Bird Junior Trainee Registration (High School & Undergrad): $25
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Early-Bird Rate for Trainees (Grad, Postbaccs, and Postdocs): $150
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Early-Bird Rate for Academia Faculty & Staff (Academic Research scientists, lab managers): $400
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Early-Bird Rate for Industry Professionals: $1000
Registration Rates (After Jan 24, 2027):
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Registraiton Rate for Junior Trainees (High School & Undergrad): $50
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Registraiton Rate for Junior Trainees (Grad, Postbaccs, and Postdocs): $200
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Regular Rate for Academia Faculty & Staff (Academic Research scientists, lab managers): $500
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Regular Rate for Industry Professionals: $1000
All participants affiliated with University at Albany and University of Rochester will be invoiced to your lab or institution.
Cancellations/Refunds: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by March 1, 2026 for a full refund.
Abstract
All symposium participants are invited to share their research during the symposium. Attendees may choose to present either a short talk and/or a poster during registration. A limited number of submissions will also be selected for 2-minute lightning talks. Please choose your preferred presentation format when completing your registration.
Abstract Requirements:
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Abstract Title: Description title in first line
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Author(s): Include the full names of all authors, with the presenting author underlined
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Affiliations: Provide the institutional affiliations of all authors
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Abstract Length: Limit the abstract to 300 words
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File Format: Submit the completed abstract as a word document during registration
Abstract Deadlines:
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Talks: To be considered for short talks (10-12 min), you must submit your abstract by January 24, 2027
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Posters: Poster abstracts submission deadline is February 19, 2027
Keynote Speakers
Invited Speakers
Location & Accommodation
Conference Location:
The conference will be held in the Campus Center Ballroom, University at Albany, located at 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222.
Maps & Parking Information will be available here in the upcoming weeks.
Recommended Hotels/Lodging:
A limited number of rooms are available for a discounted rate of $117 (GSA/NY State rate) at the following hotels:
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Hilton Garden Inn Albany/SUNY Area: Located across Washington Ave from the conference location (University at Albany).
Address: 1389 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
518-453-1300
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Hampton Inn Albany-Western Ave/University Area:
Located on Western Avenue within 2 miles of the conference location.
Address: 1442 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
518-438-0001