Drug Delivery to the Brain; Tissue and Spatial Immunology; Single Cell Biology: Expanding Potential Across Diseases
Published in Bioengineering & Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Neuroscience
Drug Delivery to the Brain
Important Deadlines
Early Registration Deadline: December 15, 2026
Scholarship Deadline: October 20, 2026
Short Talk Abstract Deadline: October 20, 2026
Poster Abstract Deadline: January 22, 2027
Meeting Summary
Title: Drug Delivery to the Brain
Date: February 15 - 18, 2027
Location: Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, Banff, AB, Canada
Scientific Organizers: Joy Yu Zuchero and Peter Tessier
Keynote Speaker(s): Stacie Weninger, F Prime Capital
The blood-brain barrier remains a major challenge for the development and implementation of safe and effective therapeutics for neurological diseases. Recent advances in the brain delivery field have garnered significant attention, including important advances both preclinically and clinically. These promising results have accelerated research in the CNS drug delivery field in recent years. This conference aims to focus on sharing the latest scientific and technological advances in this burgeoning area from both academia and industry, as well as identify challenges and gaps that may hinder successful clinical translatability of different CNS drug delivery modalities. The main goals are to showcase the latest research and progress in the following areas: established receptor-mediated transport (RMT) targets across delivery modalities; new RMT targets that can be exploited for delivery to further provide optionality; platform engineering for additional properties to enhance both delivery and functionality; alternative modes of drug delivery; successes and challenges in preclinical in vivo models; and latest clinical data utilizing CNS delivery platforms along with a focus on lessons learned. Given the nature of these topics, this meeting is unique because it bridges across many disciplines that are normally discussed at separate conferences. As such, this meeting will bring together scientists and trainees from across academia and industry in the fields of basic neuroscience, bioengineering, drug discovery, and clinical science. We believe each of these sectors can bring unique perspectives to the discourse of how we can continue to innovate in the field of CNS drug delivery to maximize clinical success and accelerate progress towards meeting major unmet medical needs for the treatment of neurological diseases.
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Tissue and Spatial Immunology
February 15 - 18, 2027 @ Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada
Important Deadlines
Early Registration Deadline: December 16, 2026
Scholarship Deadline: October 21, 2026
Short Talk Abstract Deadline: October 21, 2026
Poster Abstract Deadline: January 25, 2027
Meeting Summary
Title: Tissue and Spatial Immunology
Date: February 15 - 18, 2027
Location: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada
Scientific Organizers: Matteo Iannacone, Leila Akkari, and Hai Qi
Keynote Speaker(s): Xiaowei Zhuang †, Harvard University, and Orit Rozenblatt-Rosen, Genentech
Recent technological advances in spatial transcriptomics, multiplexed proteomics, and intravital imaging have transformed immunology by revealing the composition, organization, and dynamics of immune niches across tissues. Together with integrative computational tools and cellular atlases, these approaches have underscored the critical role of local microenvironments and systemic signals in shaping immune responses. Yet, how spatial context governs immune cell function, communication, and fate in health and disease remains an open question.
This meeting will bring together a diverse community of immunologists, clinicians, technologists, and computational scientists to explore the emerging field of spatial and tissue immunology. The program will highlight novel technologies and conceptual advances that challenge traditional paradigms and expand our understanding of tissue-resident and migratory immune networks, cross-organ immune regulation, and the integration of structural biology, imaging, and modeling. Topics will span translational contexts including cancer, infection, neuroinflammation, and autoimmunity.
Jointly held with a Keystone meeting on Single Cell Biology, this symposium will offer attendees a unique opportunity to integrate spatial and high-resolution single-cell approaches. The format is designed to promote interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration among scientists who rarely interact at other conferences.
This meeting fills a growing need for focused discussion on spatial context in immunity and will catalyze innovative research, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and therapeutic insights across basic and translational domains.
*This meeting will be held jointly with Single Cell Biology: Expanding Potential Across Diseases
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In addition, several financial aid opportunities are also available to support attendance at its scientific meetings:
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- Global Health Travel Awards (GHTAs) provide financial aid for scientists, clinicians, fellows, and students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to participate in select Keystone Symposia meetings, especially those focused on global health topics. These awards may cover registration, lodging, airfare, and ground transportation, and applications are submitted through the Financial Aid Portal by the listed meeting deadlines. Learn which meetings have in-person GHTAs available: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/financial-aid/global-health-awards/ghta-listing
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Single Cell Biology: Expanding Potential Across Diseases
February 15 - 18, 2027 @ Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada
Important Deadlines
Early Registration Deadline: December 16, 2026
Scholarship Deadline: October 21, 2026
Short Talk Abstract Deadline: October 21, 2026
Poster Abstract Deadline: January 25, 2027
Meeting Summary
Title: Single Cell Biology: Expanding Potential Across Diseases
Date: February 15 - 18, 2027
Location: Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, AB, Canada
Scientific Organizers: Jasmine Plummer and Musa M. Mhlanga
Keynote Speaker(s): Xiaowei Zhuang †, Harvard University, and Orit Rozenblatt-Rosen, Genentech
The Single Cell and Spatial Omics Conference comes at a pivotal moment, as transformative multi-modal technologies are rapidly redefining our understanding of disease biology and therapeutic discovery. Despite remarkable advances, a significant translational gap remains between state-of-the-art omics tools and their integration into clinical practice—particularly for diseases contributing disproportionately to global disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
This meeting brings together an unparalleled cross-section of academic innovators and industry leaders who are advancing the frontiers of single-cell genomics, spatial biology, and perturbation technologies. By intentionally bridging these modalities and focusing on high-burden disease areas, the conference aims to accelerate the development of clinically actionable insights. Attendees will hear from key figures driving the next generation of atlas technologies and computational frameworks, and explore how large-scale reference maps can inform therapeutic hypotheses and biomarker strategies.
The program is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, convening computational biologists, technologists, immunologists, and clinician-scientists who rarely share the same stage. Speakers from leading institutions—including the Icahn School of Medicine, Yale, Weizmann Institute, A*STAR, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering, VIB, and the Broad Institute—will engage with representatives from pioneering companies such as Atlasomics, Bruker, Cellanome, and Novo Nordisk.
In addition to the scientific agenda, the meeting includes targeted programming for early-career scientists to explore diverse professional pathways at the interface of academia, biotech, and industry. This unique convergence positions the conference as the premier venue for translating cutting-edge single-cell and spatial technologies into meaningful clinical applications, and for shaping the future of translational omics.
*This meeting will be held jointly with Tissue and Spatial Immunology
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*Keystone Symposia Scholarships & Awards*
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In addition, several financial aid opportunities are also available to support attendance at its scientific meetings:
- Student and Postdoctoral Scholarships provide up to $1,200 to help defray travel, lodging, registration, and related costs when presenting a poster at an in-person conference. Awards are competitive, based on the abstract’s scientific quality and relevance, and you must apply by the individual scholarship deadline for the desired meeting (abstract + mentor letter required).
- Early-Career Travel Awards (ECITAs) support early-career investigators with funding to attend meetings; these also require application by the posted deadline for each conference.
- Global Health Travel Awards (GHTAs) provide financial aid for scientists, clinicians, fellows, and students from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to participate in select Keystone Symposia meetings, especially those focused on global health topics. These awards may cover registration, lodging, airfare, and ground transportation, and applications are submitted through the Financial Aid Portal by the listed meeting deadlines. Learn which meetings have in-person GHTAs available: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/financial-aid/global-health-awards/ghta-listing
For details on eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply for financial aid, visit: https://www.keystonesymposia.org/financial-aid.
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