Vasculata

Registration for Vasculata 2026 will open in January 2026

The abstract submission deadline will be May 1, 2026

The submission site will open in January 2026

Categories for abstract/poster presentations (out of which a limited number of abstracts will be selected for oral presentations) are:

Vascular cell biology
Development / genetics
Vascular bioengineering
Vascular health and disease: Brain
Vascular health and disease: Eye
Vascular health and disease: Heart
Vascular health and disease: Lung
Vascular health and disease: Kidney
Imaging
Vascular biology: Other

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 15, 2026.

Applications will be accepted online only through May 15.

Applications must include the following:

1) Responses to the four questions below.

• Please provide a summary of your project in layman's terms. 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. 
• How will you spend the money? Describe in 100 words, how you will use the scholarship money.  Be as specific as possible.

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.

The online scholarship application form will be open in January 2026.

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: Career development and grant writing

Friday, July 10:
Workshop: 3D printing of vascular networks and AI technology in imaging (pending)
Workshop: Mentoring session for students and trainees (hosted by the conference co-Chairs)

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

The Career Development/Grant Writing Workshop is free

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

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

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

1) Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown, 125 High St ($126 double occupancy rate/night), for students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty,

2) Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown, 220 Delaware Ave ($220 double occupancy rate/night) for students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty, and

3) Residence Inn Buffalo Downtown, 620 Delaware Ave ($229 for king studio suites) for faculty and guests.

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

Notice that NAVBO will assist all students, trainees, and faculty who may seek roommates to share expenses.

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.