Vasculata

Registration for Vasculata 2026 is now open.

Early Bird Registration Rates
(early bird ends on May 31 at 11:59pmET)

Trainee (students and postdocs) members of NAVBO: $175USD ($225 after May 31)

Non-member trainees: $255USD ($305USD after May 31)

All undergraduate students: $100USD ($125USD after May 31)

NAVBO Regular Members: $425USD ($475USD after May 31)

Non-members who are faculty, PIs, etc.: $525USD ($575USD after May 31)

There will be a $25 fee for workshops. Panel discussions on career development are free.

Consider joining NAVBO to save on your registration plus receive other benefits as well - https://members.navbo.org/member-application

Special notice for students - If you feel membership in a society is a financial burden to you or your institution, you can join NAVBO for free through our Advancing Young Voices Program. Complete the membership application here: https://members.navbo.org/ap/Membership/Application/gLWqvZpX

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be in writing.
Cancellations received by June 6 will receive a refund less $50 processing fees. No refunds after June 6.

The abstract submission deadline will be May 15, 2026

The submission site is now open.  Click here to submit your abstract.

When preparing your abstract:

• Abstract Size and Limitations: Titles of abstracts are limited to 250 characters; the abstract text is limited to 2,000 characters (this number includes spaces and punctuation).
• Format: Do not include authors’ names and affiliations within the abstract body. The name of your company or institution will appear as it does in the entry you create for authors. Remember to add yourself as an author.
• Enter institution names exactly the same for all authors from a single institution.
• Enter complete information for all co-authors including their email addresses.
• Do not include references, credits or grant support in your abstract; however, these should be acknowledged within your poster.
• Proofread abstracts carefully to avoid errors before submission. You will receive an email with your abstract as it will appear in the program on the mobile app; please review your abstract for accuracy.
• The presenter is responsible for expenses associated with the presentation of an abstract and attendance at the meeting (if you need financial assistance, apply for a scholarship).
• Incomplete abstracts will be deleted on May 31, 2026.
• All abstracts will be presented as Posters (a limited number of abstracts will be selected for oral presentations).

Topics for poster presentations are:

Angiogenesis
Bioengineering
Cell Biology and Signaling
Cerebrovascular Health and Disease
Development/Genetics
Disease
Imaging
Inflammation and Atherosclerosis
Organ Specific Vascular Health and Disease
Other Vascular Biology

Submit your abstract

A number of scholarships will be available based on need.  The value of scholarships and the number of scholarships is yet to be determined.

The deadline for applications is May 1, 2026.

Applications will be accepted online only through May 1.

Applications must include the following:

1) Responses to the three questions below.

• Please provide a summary of your project. Describe in 300 words or less, the disease or basic scientific question that you are investigating, the hypothesis, methods used, results and conclusions.
• Where do you, the applicant, see yourself in five years?  Describe in 100 words your professional goals and plans.
• What is the main reason that we should select you for this scholarship? Describe in 100 words, any circumstances which the committee should be informed of to make their decision. 

2) A letter from the applicant's supervisor/PI that

• verifies your status within the lab/department (Be specific--3rd year graduate student; post doc in lab for two years, etc.)
• confirms that there are little to no funds available for the applicant to attend Vasculata

3.) Applicant's CV

ALL documents should be in pdf format.

Be sure you have all supporting documents on hand when completing this form.    You will not be able to save and return to the form.

Submit your application here.

WORKSHOPS (based on preliminary program)

Tuesday, July 7:
Workshop: Multiphoton and Super-Resolution Confocal Microscopy
Workshop: Microfluidics, bioMEMS, and lab-on-a-chip technologies

Wednesday, July 8:
Workshop: Bulk and single-cell genomics, transcriptomics, and spatial biology
Workshop: Bioinformatics Analysis Techniques

Thursday, July 9:
Workshop: Innovation and Commercialization*
Workshop: Industrial/Academic Networking Workshop*

Workshops have limited attendance and there is a $25 fee.
Select workshops when registering.

*These career development workshops are free, but preregistration is required.

Vasculata 2026 is taking place at the University at Buffalo - SUNY

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

We have secured housing accommodations for out-of-town attendees at the following three hotels:

HOTELS FOR VASCULATA 2026 IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK

CHECKING IN :  MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
CHECKING OUT:  FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026

BOOKING DEADLINE FOR ALL HOTELS IS MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026

HAMPTON INN & SUITES BUFFALO DOWNTOWN
Address:  220 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York   14202
Phone: 866-994-6122
Room Rate: $219.00 per night, 2 queen size beds per room
**Recommended for those who wish to share a room with another attendee - you must call in to make your reservation if you are sharing a room and have determined your roommate. Register for the meeting and contact info@navbo.org to be added to our Roommate Sharing Bulletin Board
Group/Block Code:  CHHVAS
Reservation Link: 
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=BUFDTHX&groupCode=CHHVAS&arrivaldate=2026-07-06&departuredate=2026-07-10&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

Getting to the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences from this hotel:
The #8 bus can be picked up on Main Street and taken to your location.
You can walk up to Fountain Plaza which is a 5 minute walk from the hotel and take the train to the Allen/Medical Campus stop – this is a 5-7 minute walk and 3 minute ride.
You can also walk to your location which takes about 20 minutes.

WYNDHAM GARDEN BUFFALO DOWNTOWN
Address: 125 High Street Buffalo, New York 14203
Phone:  866-994-8087
(We recommend calling to place your reservation.)
Room Rate:  $126.00 a night 
Group/Block Code:  070626VAS
Reservation Link: http://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/49184

Be sure to enter your dates and then go to the drop down (Special Rates) to enter the group code to apply the discount. 

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT BUFFALO
Address:  620 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone:  866-994-8087
Room Rate: $229.00 per night, King Suite
Group/Block Code: VTAVTAA
Reservation Link: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1768333862174&key=GRP&app=resvlink

General Information:
All three hotels are within a short walking distance from the conference site.

If you would like to share your room at the Hampton Inn & Suites, please contact info@navbo.org.  We are hosting a bulletin board within our community so that you can reach out to others seeking a roommate.  You must be registered to be added to the bulletin board.  Reservations must be made over the phone with the hotel. More information about making arrangements will be posted within the bulletin board. 

For International Travelers to NAVBO Meetings

NAVBO is happy to help you in acquiring a Visa in order to facilitate your attendance at one of our meetings by issuing a letter of invitation, however, the following is required:

Prior to receiving a letter of invitation, each individual requesting an invitation letter must first register and pay for the conference. Conference registration fees are refundable (less the designated processing fee) if the visa application is denied. The refund request must be received in writing.

Once the payment has been received, requests for Letters of Invitation should be addressed by email directly to Bernadette Englert at bernadette@navbo.org. Please note that each individual requesting an invitation letter must email a separate request.

A letter of invitation is issued solely for the purpose of assisting participants with visa applications. Such a letter does not imply any financial obligation on the part of NAVBO. All expenses incurred in relation to the meeting are the sole responsibility of the attendee(s).

Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will receive a visa. The decision to grant visas is at the sole discretion of the Embassy or Consulate offices. NAVBO will not be able to contact or intervene with Embassy or Consulate offices on your behalf. NAVBO cannot change the decision of the Embassy or Consulate offices should your application be denied.

The following information is required before a letter of invitation can be issued:

Your CV (curriculum vitae or resume)
Name as it appears on your passport
Title/Position (Professor, graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, etc.)
Institutional address
City, Province, Country, Postal Code
Personal Street Address
City, Province, Country, Postal Code
Email
Passport number
Date of issuance
Date of expiration
Place of issue
Date of Birth
Place of birth
Nationality

You should also indicate briefly why you want to attend the conference.

All letters of invitation are generic in nature and will be signed and sent in PDF format that can be printed by the requester(s). No mailed (postal) letters of invitation will be sent. Due to the costs involved, we cannot send letters of invitation via express mail services.

It is the traveler's responsibility to check and confirm current visa requirements to enter the United States. To see if you require a visa, please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wizard.html. NAVBO cannot be held responsible for travelers who do not confirm their visa requirements or who do not obtain the appropriate paperwork for travel to the conference.

For additional information regarding traveling in the United States, consult https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html or http://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/visit-united-states.

Another helpful page is https://www.insuremytrip.com/research/us-travel-visa-information/ - please note we are NOT endorsing the services of Insure My Trip.

This procedure is intended to assist participants who need to obtain a visa to attend the conference and is not an official invitation covering fees and/or any other expenses or financial support for attendance. NAVBO does not assume responsibility for the outcome of your visa application.