Keynote Speaker:

David E. Clapham, MD, PhD

David Clapham, MD, PhD, is an emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School and the former Aldo R. Castañeda Professor of Cardiovascular Research at Boston Children’s Hospital. He was an HHMI Investigator from 1997-2016, when he became the CSO of HHMI (2016-2022), and a senior group leader at Janelia, retiring 11/2025.  Early in his career, he received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering followed by MD and PhD degrees. He was an internal medical resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and carried out postdoctoral research under a Fulbright Award with Erwin Neher at the MPI, Göttingen. 

Dr. Clapham’s most recent research focused on ion channel structure, function, and regulation, with specific emphasis on calcium signaling pathways (TRP channels), G protein-coupled receptors and organellar channels of mitochondria, primary cilia, and lysosomes. He trained 56 predoctoral students and 103 postdoctoral fellows, most of whom have established independent research programs at universities. He served as President of the Society of General Physiologists, chaired NIH study section, and served on editorial boards of Cell, Neuron, Science, and PNAS. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2000), National Academy of Sciences (2006), and National Academy of Medicine (2021).

Poster Session:

The event will spotlight research with a poster session. We look forward to showcasing the breadth of research taking place on campus.

Abstract Submissions:   

Poster Abstracts from all disciplines are welcome!
Submit Abstract on one page, NIH format 
Abstract Template

Poster Abstracts must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Please Note: Individuals submitting an abstract must be able to attend and present their poster.

Submit Your poster Abstract Here!

Poster Details: 

4 X 6 foot maximum dimensions
The Design Center may be available to help with printing needs.

Please display your poster on the numbered bulletin board. Tacks and/or magnets will be available. 
Please stand near your poster during the assigned time:
Odd Assignment numbers: 1-2pm
Even Assignment numbers: 2-3pm

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