Events
Advances in Geroscience Webinar
June 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Virtual
Hosted by the NIH Geroscience Interest Group (GSIG)
This webinar is part of the NIH Geroscience Interest Group’s 2025–2026 seminar series exploring emerging and cross‑cutting areas of geroscience research at the intersection of aging biology and chronic disease. The series fosters connections between NIH program staff and researchers studying aging as a major risk factor for disease.
Genome Integrity and Aging Symposium
July 29–31, 2026
Coffman Memorial Union | Minneapolis, MN
Hosted by the Minnesota Nathan Shock Center
The Minnesota Nathan Shock Center is hosting its 1st Annual Genome Integrity and Aging Symposium, focused on genome integrity, aging biology, and related mechanisms. The meeting is open to investigators at all career stages and includes poster sessions and opportunities for abstract‑selected talks.
Key deadlines:
- Abstract submission: June 26, 2026
- Registration closes: July 15, 2026
View symposium flyer (PDF) — includes agenda highlights, lodging information, and registration details
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NIA Summer Training Course in Experimental Aging Research
September 13–18, 2026
Oklahoma City, OK
Hosted by the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and the Oklahoma Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging
The 33rd Annual NIA Summer Training Course offers an immersive introduction to experimental aging research, with a strong emphasis on career development and grant preparation. The program is designed for investigators seeking intensive training and mentorship from NIA‑affiliated faculty.
Who should consider applying:
- Junior faculty
- Advanced postdoctoral fellows (more than 2 years of postdoctoral experience)
- Senior investigators new to aging research
Application deadline: July 1, 2026
View course flyer (PDF) — includes application instructions, program highlights, and eligibility details
Cell Press Symposia: Hallmarks of Aging
October 4–6, 2026
Seville, Spain
Organized by Cell Press, with academic co‑organizers from the National Institute on Aging and Albert Einstein College of Medicine
This international symposium will highlight recent advances across the hallmarks of aging, spanning fundamental mechanisms through translational geroscience and gerotherapeutics. The program is relevant for both faculty and trainees interested in aging biology and intervention development.
Key deadlines:
- Abstract submission: June 5, 2026
- Early registration discount deadline: July 24, 2026
Learn more and register: https://www.cell.com/cell-symposia/hallmarks-of-aging-2026
Chromatin and Epigenetics in Aging and Disease
October 19–22, 2026
Grand Hotel Malahide | Malahide, Ireland
Hosted by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
This international meeting will bring together investigators studying chromatin biology, epigenetics, and aging, with programming spanning fundamental mechanisms through disease relevance and translational applications. The conference is designed to foster discussion and collaboration across disciplines and career stages.
Key features:
Meet-the-Expert sessions
Poster sessions
Career development workshop
Key deadlines:
Abstract submission: August 24, 2026
Early registration deadline: September 7, 2026
View conference flyer (PDF) — includes speaker lineup, program highlights, and additional details
Learn more and register: https://events.faseb.org/event/Chromatin/summary