Vascular Development, Repair, and Aging Workshop
A virtual event
February 16-18, 2026
(12:00pmET to 4:30pmET each day)
Organized by
Irena Levitan, University of Illinois, Chicago
Saulius Sumanas, University of South Florida
Youyang Zhao, Northwestern University
The vascular system is fundamental to the health and function of every tissue. Understanding how blood vessels develop, change with aging, and respond to injury is essential for advancing our knowledge of vascular diseases and developing new therapeutic strategies. This workshop will trace the evolution of our understanding of vascular development, aging, and repair, highlighting landmark discoveries, pivotal experimental approaches, and emerging therapeutic strategies that have shaped the field from its origins to the present day. The program will emphasize how fundamental discoveries in vascular biology can be translated into new approaches to prevent, treat, or reverse diseases caused by vascular dysfunction.
Registration Rates
| By January 7 | After January 7 | |
| NAVBO Regular/Emeritus Members* | $125 | $175 |
| NAVBO Trainee Members* | $75 | $100 |
| NAVBO Undergraduate Members* | $25 | $40 |
| Non-Members | $250 | $300 |
*Not a NAVBO member? Join to save $$$! Please note, membership applications may take up to 2 business days to process.
A link to all of the sessions will be provided to all registrants within three days of the start of the meeting. Unlike our online presentations, you will not receive a link immediately upon registration.
Registration includes access to the recordings for one month (through March 18). A link to the recordings will be provided to registrants on February 19.
Registration will open soon. Stay tuned!