The Institute for Glial Sciences (IGS) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Translational Glial Sciences (TGS) Conference, taking place October 7, 2026, in the Tinkham Veale University Center at Case Western Reserve University. The TGS Conference will showcase scientists at the forefront of glial sciences and their latest findings about the impact of glia on a variety of diseases, as well as emerging opportunities to target glia for therapeutic impact.
The Conference is hosted annually by IGS, whose mission is to illuminate the hidden role of glia in disease and unlock the era of glial medicines.
Registration is free but capacity is limited.
We are pleased to share that our keynote address will be delivered by Sally Temple, PhD, Co-Founder and Scientific Director of the Neural Stem Cell Institute, and a pioneer in developmental neuroscience and stem cell therapies.
Keynote Speaker: Sally Temple, PhD
Neural Stem Cell Institute
Chair: Paul J. Tesar, PhD
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Chair: Raeka Aiyar, PhD |
Our call for abstracts is now open! TGS 2026 will feature a poster session to highlight even more cutting-edge glial science. Submit your abstract by August 7th to present a poster and be considered for a short talk in front of our entire audience.