Conference Description
Due to increased demand and pricing associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Boston area, GRC strongly encourages attendees
to make travel arrangements early to help minimize associated travel costs. We anticipate limited availability of hotel rooms,
rental cars, and transportation options departing from Boston, so please plan accordingly.
As a cost-effective transportation option, we encourage attendees to consider the GRC bus service, which can be reserved directly
through your myGRC account. Space is limited.
If you require an extended stay, please contact your COA, as GRC has secured a limited number of discounted rooms at the Embassy Suites
Boston Logan Airport.
The Barriers of the CNS GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The Barriers of the CNS GRS provides a unique forum for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and build collaborative relationships with their peers. This interactive environment encourages the discussion of novel methods, emerging concepts, and unpublished data, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexity of CNS barriers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate dynamic scientific discussions, ensuring that all attendees are actively engaged participants.The GRS will emphasize the presentation and discussion of unpublished results related to the blood-brain barrier, meningeal barriers, blood-CSF barrier of the choroid plexus, barriers of the circumventricular organs, CNS fluid dynamics, neuro-glio-vascular interactions, CNS immune interfaces, barrier dysfunction and repair, and innovative approaches to CNS drug delivery. By promoting cross-disciplinary conversations, the seminar aims to explore how technological advances can illuminate the intricate biology of CNS barriers and drive translational innovations.The brain barriers field is a vibrant and welcoming community where all attendees will have the opportunity to actively engage, receive valuable feedback on their work, and become part of this dynamic scientific network. The program will feature a keynote presentation and a mentorship session highlighting career trajectories in academia and industry. All other oral presentations will be selected from submitted abstracts, complemented by a poster session and ample time for informal networking.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by April 14, 2026. Please check back for updates.
