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Stowers Research Conferences: Ribosome Heterogeneity and Translational Control from Cells to Organisms
Organized by Ariel Bazzini, Ph.D., Kamena Kostova, Ph.D., and Maria Barna, Ph.D.
Oct 21-232026
Kansas City, MO
Registration coming soon!
The Ribosome Heterogeneity and Translational Control from Cells to Organisms conference will bring together researchers who are redefining how we understand protein synthesis across biological scales. The meeting will highlight emerging concepts in ribosome heterogeneity, specialized ribosomes, and quality control pathways, with a particular emphasis on how translation is regulated in distinct cell types and developmental contexts. We are especially excited to showcase new technologies that enable the measurement of translation in specialized tissues and intact organisms, including innovative imaging, ribosome profiling adaptations, proteomics-based approaches, and functional genomics tools. By integrating mechanistic insight with organismal biology, this conference aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and catalyze new directions in the study of translational control.
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.
Join us in Kansas City for this unique opportunity!
Keynote Speaker
Jeff Macklis
Harvard University
Additional speakers
Full program and schedule of events coming soon!
Registration and abstract submission will open soon! We are looking forward to seeing you in Kansas City October 2026!
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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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