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Stowers Research Conferences: Cell and Molecular Biology of Inter-Species Interactions
Organized by Matt Gibson, Ph.D., Siva Sankari, Ph.D., David Stern, Ph.D.
Apr 21-232027
Kansas City, MO
The Stowers Research Conference on Cell and Molecular Biology of Inter-Species Interactions will bring together researchers exploring how interactions between different species shape biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels. The meeting will highlight emerging discoveries in inter-species communication, host-microbe relationships, symbiosis, and the molecular mechanisms that govern interactions between organisms.
The conference will showcase innovative approaches to understanding how cells recognize, respond to, and influence other organisms, with a particular emphasis on the genetic, molecular, and cellular processes underlying these interactions. Discussions will span diverse biological systems, integrating perspectives from cell biology, developmental biology, microbiology, and evolutionary biology.
Join us in Kansas City for SRC Spring 2027!
Stowers Research Conferences is an innovative meeting series designed to highlight the latest research advances while promoting the career development of future leaders in the field. In addition to poster sessions, invited speakers, and talks selected from abstracts, a distinguishing feature of these meetings is the delivery of “tandem talks,” where mentors and mentees share the stage to communicate their most important discoveries together.
Invited Speakers
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Registration for the Stowers Research Conference on Cell and Molecular Biology of Inter-Species Interactions will open soon. Join leading researchers for engaging scientific discussions, emerging discoveries, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across disciplines.
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Key Dates and Deadlines
Key Dates and Deadlines: Conference Dates: 2pm on April 21 – 8pm on April 23, 2027
Registration Deadline: April 17, 2027
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 19,2027
Early-bird registration prices: November 12, 2026 – February 28, 2027
Undergraduate Student - $25 USD
Graduate Student / Technician - $175 USD
Postdoc / Staff Scientist - $225 USD
Faculty / Other - $350 USD
Regular Pricing: March 1, 2027 – April 17, 2027
Undergraduate Student - $25 USD
Graduate Student / Technician - $225 USD
Postdoc / Staff Scientist - $350 USD
Faculty / Other - $450 USD
Registration fee covers:
Welcome party on Wednesday
Attendance at all scientific talks and poster sessions
Coffee/snacks during all breaks
Continental breakfast on Thursday and Friday
Lunch on Thursday and Friday
Dinner on Thursday
Closing reception on Friday
Please note that travel and lodging are not included.
Conference Venue
Stowers Institute
Our 10-acre campus is situated in the heart of Kansas City. Located next to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, our members are part of an academic neighborhood. You can immerse yourself in the arts, visit landmarks such as the Linda Hall Scientific Research Library, and find inspiration to fuel creative thinking.
At the Stowers Institute you are also within walking distance to Loose Park, the Trolley Trail, the Brookside Neighborhood, and the Country Club Plaza. You have convenient access to some of the best coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping the city has to offer.
Kansas City, Missouri
Beyond the science, registration for this event allows you to experience all that Kansas City has to offer. Kansas City may be located in the heart of the country, but it’s certainly not flyover country. Known fondly as the “City of Fountains” and “The Paris of the Plains,” you’ll fall in love with Kansas City’s unique architecture, stunning beauty, and dynamic culture. Thanks to explosive growth in the past decade and a strong sense of Midwest pride, more than 2 million people call Greater Kansas City home, making it one of the top 30 most populated metros in the U.S., situated conveniently between both coasts.
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