When
Monday, September 28, 2026
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Where
NCI at Frederick, 549 Auditorium
Event Type
Symposium
Event Description
Call for Talks and Posters
Researchers from the Fort Detrick community are invited to submit titles for proposed oral and poster presentations in the following symposium sessions:
• Detection and Diagnostics
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• Other Biological Research
Submission Deadline: Titles for proposed talks and posters are due July 17, 2026.
Please use the attached form to submit a presentation title.________________________________________
Featured Panel Session
Biological Collections: Scientific Value, Access, and Stewardship
This year’s fall symposium will include a panel session focused on biological collections and their role in advancing research capacity and mission impact.
Hear speakers discuss:
• Curated collections held by NICBR agencies
• Opportunities and considerations for sharing materials
• Challenges for collection preservation and long-term stewardship