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Join us in San Diego!

When: December 12 – 15, 2026

Where: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

Start planning now to join us for Cell Bio 2026, the joint meeting of ASCB and EMBO, where the cell biology community gathers to share science, support one another, and spark new ideas. It's a space to connect with colleagues, celebrate discoveries, and grow together as a field.

Cell Bio 2026 Keynote Lecturers

Elaine Fuchs

Elaine Fuchs

Rebecca C. Lancefield Professor Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Elaine Fuchs
Ramanujan Hedge

Ramanujan Hegde

Programme Leader and Head of the Cell Biology Division, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB)

Ramanujan Hedge
Liqun Luo

Liqun Luo

Bill and Ann Swindell Endowed Chair, HHMI Investigator,  Stanford University

Liqun Luo
Elly Tanaka

Elly Tanaka

Adjunct Investigator at the IMP and Scientific Director, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (IMBA)

Elly Tanaka

Cell Bio 2026 Symposia Speakers

Poster Presentation

Abstract Submission

Get ready to share your science! Abstract submission opens April 7, 2026. Whether you're presenting a groundbreaking discovery or sharing new methods, this is your chance to connect with a global audience of cell biologists. Whether you are giving a talk or presenting a poster, there's a place for every voice. Prepare your abstracts now. Start preparing your abstract now!

Talk & Early Poster Deadline: June 9
Extended Talk & Poster Deadline: August 4 (rates increase after this date)
Final Talk & Poster Deadline: September 14

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Exhibit at Cell Bio: Where Science Meets Opportunity

Exhibit Hall Dates: December 12-15

Showcase your innovations at the premier cell biology event! Connect with global scientists, generate leads, and boost your brand. Don’t miss this chance to engage with key decision-makers in the field.

Dates and Deadlines

February 22 2026

Session Proposal Deadline

April 10, 2026

Professional Development Submission Deadline

May 7, 2026

Deadline to Apply for the Abstract Programming Task Force

August 1, 2026

Travel Grant Submissions Now Open

August 4, 2026

Extended Talk & Poster Abstract Deadline

Submission rates increase after this date.

August 31, 2026

Travel Grant Submission Deadline

What Attendees Are Saying

“The ASCB annual meeting provides a wonderful opportunity for trainees to interact with scientists in their field and be exposed to new scientific areas in cell biology. The annual meeting was the first conference I attended as a trainee, and I am excited to be returning this year in person!”

–Leslie Weaver, Indiana University

“Before I started my Ph.D., I was trained in biochemistry and molecular biology. The ASCB annual meeting was always so fascinating and opened my eyes to the world of cell biology. I learned so much at the ASCB meetings. It is still my favorite conference to attend.”

–Casper Hoogenrad, Genentech

“The Annual Meeting has had a huge impact on my career and is a highlight for me each year! I love how it brings together scientists from diverse backgrounds and career stages, and provides a fantastic networking opportunity to connect with the community and initiate collaborations.”

Beata Edyta Mierzwa, Postdoctoral Researcher, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

“The ASCB meeting has repeatedly proved its worth to me over the years.  Every year we (my students and I) learn about new research and technology, share our results with the community, and enjoy outstanding networking opportunities."

–Bill Bement, University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

 

“I can’t wait to attend this year’s in-person ASCB annual meeting. The ASCB annual meeting has always been a great place to catch up on the latest and hottest research in cell biology and catch up with diverse colleagues in the field.”

–Rong Li, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

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