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Events at Stowers

From seminars to conferences, lectures to symposia, the Stowers Institute offers a variety of events where scientific knowledge and ideas are shared.

Featured Event

Stowers Research Conferences: Cell and Molecular Biology of Inter-Species Interactions

April 21-April 23, 2027

12:00 pm | Kansas City, MO

Organized by Matt Gibson, Ph.D., Siva Sankari, Ph.D., David Stern, Ph.D.

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Events

Nov 182026

Stowers Seminar Series

Genetic approaches to understanding carcinoma metastasis

12:00 pm | Christopher Lengner, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Dec 022026

Stowers Seminar Series

Studying cellular quiescene uncovers new biology: ERH is a repressor of RNA export

12:00 pm | Benjamin Roche, Ph.D., University of North Dakota

Dec 072026

Stowers Seminar Series

Virus-like intercellular communication in brain health and disease

12:00 pm | Jason Shepherd, Ph.D., University of Utah School of Medicine

Apr 21-232027

Stowers Research Conferences

Stowers Research Conferences: Cell and Molecular Biology of Inter-Species Interactions

12:00 pm | Kansas City, MO

Organized by Matt Gibson, Ph.D., Siva Sankari, Ph.D., David Stern, Ph.D.

Learn more Register Submit an abstract

Event Series

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Stowers Research Conferences

The Stowers Institute hosts conferences and symposia that encompass an array of research topics. The goal of these events is to bring together eminent scientists from all over the world and provide them an opportunity to explore scientifically challenging ideas. These events are often the catalysts for collaborations that result in significant scientific findings.

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BIG IDEAS

BIG IDEAS is a scientific lecture series from the Stowers Institute that explores how science informs and inspires our communities. It aims to bring cutting-edge and provocative scientific ideas in an engaging and accessible way to the greater Kansas City community. The series is designed to inspire a thirst for scientific knowledge and illustrate the roles that scientific discoveries play in our lives and communities.

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Stowers Seminar Series

This ongoing seminar series explores topics in many areas of research through scientifically technical presentations by distinguished researchers from institutions across the country and around the world. This public lecture series, geared for scientific audiences, is held during the academic fall and spring semesters. 

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Translational Research Seminar Series

The Translational Research Seminar Series highlights research from Kansas City area institutions. These seminars are intended to provide an avenue for meaningful discussions and collaborations that move foundational science discoveries into practice more quickly and efficiently for the benefit of human health. Held during the academic year, the seminars are co-organized and attended by researchers from the Stowers Institute, Children’s Mercy, the University of Kansas Medical Center, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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