We welcome participants from the UW–Madison research community, researchers from other Nathan Shock Centers, and colleagues across the broader aging‑research community.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID), UW–Madison

The event will run from 7:30 AM to ~6:00 PM.

About the Symposium

The Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center (WiNSC) will host its inaugural Annual Symposium on May 12, 2026. This full‑day event brings together researchers, trainees, and collaborators to explore current work in the biology of aging.

The theme for 2026, Metabolism of Aging, reflects WiNSC’s focus on understanding how metabolic pathways influence aging across multiple biological systems. Through scientific talks, discussion, and community interaction, the symposium aims to highlight new insights and advance collaboration across the aging‑research community.

Who Should Attend

We welcome participation from:

• Investigators in the biology of aging

• Trainees and early‑career researchers

• UW–Madison collaborators involved in aging or metabolism research

• Researchers from other Nathan Shock Centers and aging‑research networks

• Scientific colleagues whose work aligns with aging, metabolism, or related fields

Participation is intended for those engaged in aging‑research activities within UW–Madison and our collaborating research networks.

What to Expect

Attendees can look forward to:

• Scientific presentations by internal and external speakers
• Opportunities for discussion and collaboration
• Networking time with colleagues across UW–Madison and the broader aging‑research network
• A poster session featuring research from UW investigators, WiNSC award recipients, and trainees

A detailed program will be shared as event planning is finalized.

Poster Session

The symposium will include an afternoon poster session featuring research related to the biology of aging. We welcome posters from members of the UW–Madison research community, researchers from other Nathan Shock Centers, and colleagues across the broader aging‑research community.

Posters may focus on the symposium theme, Metabolism of Aging, or any area of aging biology. Works in progress and posters previously presented at other scientific meetings are welcome.

If you indicate interest in presenting a poster when you register, we will follow up with additional information and instructions.

Location

The 2026 symposium will take place at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID) on the UW–Madison campus, in the H.F. DeLuca Forum and the Open Court.

WID Address:
330 N Orchard Street, Madison, WI 53715

Parking Information:

Parking is available in several UW–Madison lots within walking distance of the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery (WID).

Nearby visitor parking options include:

• Lot 20
  Located north of WID, accessible from University Avenue.
• Lot 17
  Located west of WID, off Engineering Drive.
• Lot 80 (Union South Parking Garage)
  Located south of WID, accessible from West Dayton Street.

Questions?

For more information about the symposium, please contact:
Alicia Weich
alweich@medicine.wisc.edu