Johns Hopkins Cell Biology Symposium 2026
Advancing Discovery in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
The Johns Hopkins Cell Biology Symposium brings together leading researchers, students, and professionals to explore cutting-edge advances in cell biology, molecular mechanisms, and translational research. Join us for a day of scientific excellence featuring keynote presentations from premier scientists, interactive poster sessions, and networking opportunities with colleagues from across the DMV area. This symposium provides a unique platform for sharing groundbreaking discoveries, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and advancing our understanding of fundamental cellular processes that underlie human health and disease. Whether you are an established investigator, early-career researcher, graduate or undergraduate student, this symposium offers a great opportunity to engage with the cell biology community, present your research, and gain insights into the latest methodologies and conceptual advances shaping the field. We encourage abstract submissions from all areas of cell biology and welcome participants from various scientific backgrounds including biochemistry, biophysics, neuroscience.
Event Details
Date: April 10, 2026
Location: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Featured Speakers
How to Register
Abstract Submission
Submit your abstract for poster presentations by March 8, 2026. Selected abstracts will be featured in the poster session.
Submission Guidelines: – Maximum 300 words – Include title, authors, affiliations, and contact information
Venue & Travel Information
Venue: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Transportation: From Baltimore: Marc/Amtrak train from Penn Station to Union Station followed by a 10-15 minute walk to the venue. Detailed directions will be sent with registration confirmation.
Contact Information
For questions about the symposium:
Email: cells_in_focus_symposium@live.johnshopkins.edu
Phone: (410) 955-3000
Organizing Committee: Department of Cell Biology Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 725 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21205
Website: https://cellbio.jhmi.edu
Important Dates
January 19, 2026 – Abstract submission and registration opens
March 8, 2026 – Abstract submission and registration deadline
April 10, 2026 – Day of symposium
The Johns Hopkins Cell Biology Symposium is organized by the Department of Cell Biology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. © 2026 Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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