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2026 TGS Conference

Banner for the 2026 Translational Glial Sciences (TGS) Conference. White text over a microscopic image of neural tissue in purple and blue reads: “TGS 2026 Translational Glial Sciences Conference, October 7, 2026, Case Western Reserve University.” The Institute for Glial Sciences and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine logos appear at the bottom.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 21st

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Confirmed Speakers

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.
 

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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.

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Keynote Speaker: Sally Temple, PhD
Neural Stem Cell Institute

 

 

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Chair: Paul J. Tesar, PhD
Institute for Glial Sciences

 

 

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Chair: Raeka Aiyar, PhD
Institute for Glial Sciences

 


Confirmed Speaker List:

• Keynote Speaker: Sally Temple, PhD – Neural Stem Cell Institute
Valentina Fossati, PhD – The Jackson Laboratory
Julie Gerberding, MD, MPH – Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Stefan Irion, MD – GC Therapeutics
Justin Lathia, PhD – Cleveland Clinic
Brittany Needham, PhD – Indiana University School of Medicine
Richard Ransohoff, MD – Third Rock Ventures
Paul Tesar, PhD – Institute for Glial Sciences


ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 21st

TGS 2026 will feature a poster session to highlight even more cutting-edge glial science. Submit your abstract by AUGUST 21st to present a poster and be considered for a short talk in front of our entire audience.

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See Highlights from Our Inaugural TGS Conference

Discover keynote speakers, scientific highlights, and photos from the inaugural 2025 Translational Glial Sciences Conference.

View TGS 2025 Highlights