< Stowers Research Conferences
Stowers Research Conferences: Molecular Cell Biology – RNA Regulation
Organized by Ariel Bazzini, Ph.D., and Kamena Kostova, Ph.D.
Apr 17-192024
Kansas City, MO
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.
While a detailed schedule is still being developed, the RNA Regulation conference will span four topical themes with nearly a dozen invited speakers, many talks chosen from abstracts, and poster sessions.
Download the full program here.
Keynote Speaker
Roy Parker
University of Colorado
Speakers
Slavica Pavlovic Djuranovic
Washington University
Sergej Djuranovic
Washington University
Eric Wang
University of Florida
Martin Simard
Laval University, Quebec
Jean-Denis Beaudoin
University of Connecticut
Kristin Koutmou
University of Michigan
D. Allan Drummond
University of Chicago
Luisa Cochella
Johns Hopkins University
Yunsun Nam
University of Texas Southwestern
Marc Fabian
McGill University, Canada
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
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.
Lodging
Book at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Kansas City-Country Club Plaza, located at 4600 Summit St. Kansas City, MO 64112
Reserve your room by March 29, 2024 to receive a special group rate at the link above.
A shuttle service will run between the Hampton and the Stowers Institute on conference days.
There are several other nearby hotels located within 2 miles of the institute. Please note, transportation is not provided if staying at a hotel other than the Hampton Inn & Suites.
The full schedule for SRC: Molecular Cell Biology - RNA Regulation is now live
Learn more about the schedule of events
View scheduleLearn more about Stowers Research Conferences
Bringing together scientists from across the world. Inspiring collaborations that result in significant scientific findings.
Our most recent Stowers Research Conference: Stem Cells, Tissue Plasticity, and Regenerative Biology took place October 2023. Check out the video to see a recap of the event.
Essential Meeting Information
Location
Stowers Institute for Medical Research – 1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110. For turn-by-turn directions to the Institute from where you are, click here.
Arrival
Registration & Poster set up will start on Wednesday, April 17th at 1:30pm. Opening remarks and announcements will begin promptly at 3:00pm followed by the first talk at 3:15pm. This day will conclude with an off-site Welcome Party at the Linda Hall Library.
Nearest Airport: Kansas City International Airport
Lodging
Preferred Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites, Kansas City-Country Club Plaza, located at 4600 Summit St. Kansas City, MO 64112
Book at the Hampton Inn & Suites by March 29, 2024 to receive a special group rate. A shuttle service will run between the Hampton and the Stowers Institute on conference days.
There are several other nearby hotels located within 2 miles of the institute. Please note, transportation is not provided if staying at a hotel other than the Hampton Inn & Suites.
Parking
Visitor parking is available in the parking structure located between the Administration Building (to your right as you enter the campus) and the Research Building (to your left). Please, park on the 5th floor of the parking garage and take the elevator down to the 1st floor to enter the Research Building.
Speakers and Sessions: A full list of invited speakers is available above. Sessions will span three main themes: mRNA decay, mRNA translation, and mRNA structure and modifications.
Agenda
The conference will be a 2.5-day meeting starting in the afternoon on Wednesday, April 17th and ending in the evening on Friday, April 19th. A more detailed agenda will be posted as the meeting approaches.
Registration costs
•Undergraduate / Graduate Student - $150 USD
•Postdoc / Senior Researcher / Faculty / Stowers Member / Other - $300 USD
(Includes: welcome party, scientific talk sessions, coffee/snacks, lunch, Thursday dinner, and closing reception)
Registration deadline: April 12, 2024
Abstract Submission
Everyone is welcome to submit an abstract. On the submission form, you may choose to be considered for a short talk. There will be 14 talks chosen from abstracts. Remaining abstract submitters will be invited to present a poster at one of two poster sessions.
Submit your abstract here.
Abstract Deadline: April 1, 2024
Poster Dimensions
All posters should be horizontal in orientation.
Maximum poster dimensions: Width – 6 ft. (182 cm), Height – 4 ft. (121 cm)
Shipping and Printing
Local FedEx Office – 554 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 US
International Attendees
Send requests for Visa letters to conferences@stowers.org. Registration is required prior to issuing the Visa letter.
Departures
The meeting will conclude with an on-site closing reception on the evening of Friday, April 19th. We welcome you to stay and explore Kansas City throughout the weekend!
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to conferences@stowers.org
Stowers Institute
Campus map
